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The Moralist

Decency still matters

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Bureaucrats Fast Track Corporate Payouts While Border Guards Starve #

Chris Abbott, CEO of Pivot Bio, stood before U.S. Treasury officials on May 28 to testify about the fragility of the American farm. In his remarks, Abbott noted that the ongoing conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have left American growers vulnerable to foreign fertilizer volatility. According to his testimony, the crisis underscores the urgent need for domestic supply chain resilience to protect the family table. Physical markets for urea and grain remain in turmoil…

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Justice Department Pursues Fraudsters To Protect The American Promise #

More than 100 veteran attorneys have departed the Justice Department’s Office of Immigration Litigation over the past year. According to former office attorneys, the unit has lost a third of its staff since January 2025. This brain drain threatens the government’s ability to defend deportation policies in court. The departures…

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Deadly Cruise Ship Virus Sickens Spanish Passenger In Madrid #

A crew draped in white protective gear moved through the MV Hondius on Monday as it docked in the Port of Rotterdam. The vessel, which has become a floating tomb for three passengers, is undergoing a deep cleaning process on the advice of local health authorities. According to Yvonne van…

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Judicial Overreach Disrupts Alabama Voting Maps Before Election #

Three federal judges in Alabama issued a unanimous ruling on May 26 that could fundamentally alter the state's political map. The panel, which included two appointees of President Trump, ordered…

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In Brief #

Russia Denounces United States Visa Denial

Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the United States of breaching its obligations as U.S. host by denying a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov. The official was scheduled to attend a U.S. Security Council meeting chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday.

Sanchez Favored For Cy Young Award

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez has emerged as the overwhelming favorite for the 2026 NL Cy Young award following a dominant performance in May. Despite the team's modest 27-27 record, the lefty's momentum is viewed as a rare bright spot for the franchise.

Anthropic Upgrades AI With Opus Four

Anthropic released its Claude Opus 4.8 model on Thursday, promising improved coding and reasoning skills for the same price as previous versions. While the model still lags behind the advanced Mythos architecture, the company expects to release stronger safeguards in the coming weeks.