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How Putin stays strong in Russia, four years into war in Ukraine

The quick victory never came. But a functional economy, controlled media and slow battle gains give Putin control.

Assassin’s Creed Narrative Director Darby McDevitt Debuts THE HALTER, A Cyber-Noir Thriller on the Dark Side of Escapism

Darby McDevitt (Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag) debuts a sci-fi novel about virtual addiction, climate collapse, and a ...

Complete transcript: Read President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union +video

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as transcribed by The Associated Press.

Read Donald Trump’s Full State of the Union Speech

In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced down critics and broke a record for length —touching on everything from undocumented immigrants to ...

Trump broke the record for longest-ever presidential speech to Congress. Here’s the full transcript.

In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump on Tuesday faced down critics and broke a record for length —touching on everything from undocumented immigrants to ...