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The United States is a fraying society, torn apart by polarization, intense disagreement, and ratcheting extremism.

As I reflect on my own failings as a dad, what I hope I offered most is not memories but a model for living.

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As Iran’s deterrence eroded, the risks of conflict climbed.

How Tracy Anderson built an exercise empire

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After a lifetime of good fortune, the generation has become vulnerable at exactly the wrong moment.