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Can a song trigger a murder? Can a poem spark a riot? Can a book divide a people? Away from the gaze of mainstream urban media, across India's dusty, sleepy towns, a brand of popular culture is quietly seizing the imagination of millions, on the internet and off it. From catchy songs with...

For 60 years, the United States has supported European integration on a bipartisan basis - not only because this has served European interests, but because it has promoted American interests as well. As core partners in transatlantic efforts to address regional and global economic, political and security challenges, the US and the EU have collaborated critically over the years to make the world a less turbulent place. That is, until the 2016 election of Donald J. Trump.

The European Union is the most ambitious, and one of the most contentious, international organizations ever created. Decisions made in Brussels shape the lives of over 500 million Europeans, and its laws and policies resonate around the world. But how has the European Union endured over three turbulent decades marred by crises at home and abroad? In this major account, Dermot Hodson traces the development of the European Union from its establishment in 1993 through to Brexit, COVID-19, and the invasion of Ukraine.

Det blev den mest afgørende samtale i hans liv, da advokat Geir Lippestad den 23. juli 2011 tog telefonen og blev bedt om at forsvare Anders Breivik, manden, der dagen før havde draebt 77 nordmaend i en uhørt terrorhandling. Lippestads instinkt denne lørdag var at afvise sagen, men hans kone fik ham på andre tanker: "Du har fået en opgave, og du har et ansvar. Pas dit arbejde," sagde hun med henvisning til det vaerdigrundlag, der alle dage har drevet Lippestad: At menneskelivet skal forsvares - uanset hvad!

Richard Parker delivers a provocative and eye-opening look at the most explosive and controversial state in America, where everything is bigger, bolder - and is shaping the future of America. Americans today are reckoning with a new Texas - that love-it-or-hate-it giant slice of America that has sparked controversy, bred presidents, and fomented change from the Civil War to the election of George W. Bush and the Iraq War.

Picking America's best presidents is easy. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt usually lead the list. But choosing the nation's worst presidents requires more thought. In Star-Spangled Men, respected presidential biographer Nathan Miller puts on display those leaders who were abject failures as chief executive. With pointed humor and a deft hand, he presents a rogues' gallery of the men who dropped the presidential ball, and sometimes their pants as well.

In a direct, frank, and intimate exploration of Iranian literature and society, scholar, teacher, and poet Fatemeh Keshavarz challenges popular perceptions of Iran as a society bereft of vitality and joy. Her fresh perspective on present-day Iran provides a rare insight into this rich culture alive with artistic expression but virtually unknown to most Americans. Blending in firsthand glimpses of her own life from childhood memories in 1960s Shiraz to her present life as a professor in America, Keshavarz paints a portrait of Iran depicting both cultural depth and intellectual complexity.

"Snapchat Is Playing Cool With Brands and Stars" is from the December 18, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Katie Benner and Sapna Maheshwari and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"With Dubsmash, Lip Syncing Like the Stars" is from the April 27, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Kit Eaton and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Who Stole My 'Star Trek'?" is from the September 08, 2016, Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Thomas Vinciguerra and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"How Social Media Propels Pop-Star Comebacks" is from the Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Laura M. Holson and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Retiring Star's Continuing Pursuit: Making a Sport Better" is from the July 24, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Lindsay Crouse and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Star Brothers Are Apparently the Latest to Defect from Cuba
" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Strauss and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Star’s Death Is Believed to Be Suicide" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Liam Stack and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Popular FOX commentator Star Parker explains why today's noisy political rhetoric is good for you and provides specifics on why Trump's presidency is vital for America's future. Star Parker was among the many reeling and confused as Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States...

"Harper Beckham, the 4-Year-Old Street-Style Star" is from the Style section of The New York Times. It was written by Elizabeth Paton and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"A Writer for 'Inside Amy Schumer' Becomes a Thorn for the Star" is from the August 18, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Dave Itzkoff and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"The Women Who Met Hillary Clinton, and Spotted a Future Political Star" is from the December 24, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Susan Dominus and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Venus Williams Returns to Indian Wells, in the Form of a Shooting Star" is from the March 12 2016, Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ben Rothenberg and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"In North Korea, an International Film Festival Where 'Self-Reliance' Is the Star" is from the October 18, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Laya Maheshwari and narrated by Kristi Burns.