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New theory challenges origins of famous medieval text
An academic argues that 'The Book of Kells' may actually have emerged from a Pictish monastery on Scotland’s northeast coast.
You’re Invited! Ask Mehdi About Trump's Escalating War Against his Political Opponents
On Monday at 11am ET, join us for ‘Ask the Editor’ - a live Q&A where Mehdi takes your questions on the big news stories, from the James Comey indictment to the threat of troops for Portland, Oregon.
The Dispatch expands into DC analysis
The company is rolling out a new policy vertical for the Beltway set.
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus on the new Versant, what it might buy, and life after cable
Lazarus envisions Versant as a bridge between the past and future of media.
Chasing AGI could backfire for US, experts say
To win the AI race against China, the US needs to emphasize practical, real-world applications for the technology, two analysts argued in Foreign Policy.
Xi set to push Trump on Taiwan, WSJ reports
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reportedly plans to push US President Donald Trump to publicly align with Beijing against Taiwan’s independence.
Million-year-old skull challenges history of human evolution
The skull's discovery indicates that our species may have emerged half a million years earlier than previously thought.
Recognition Roulette
What recognition really means, Israel's potential retaliation, and the genocide keeps apace.