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The Moralist

Decency still matters

A middle-class family of four sits at a heavy oak dining table in a warmly lit kitchen. They are looking at a tablet screen with expressions of disappointment. Outside the window, the golden hour sun shines on a suburban street. 4K HDR professional photography, 50mm prime lens, warm amber colour palette.
A middle-class family of four sits at a heavy oak dining table in a warmly lit kitchen. They are looking at a tablet screen with expressions of disappointment. Outside the window, the golden hour sun shines on a suburban street. 4K HDR professional photography, 50mm prime lens, warm amber colour palette.

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Officials Target FIFA Over Unfair Ticket Prices #

Attorney General Letitia James stood before a mahogany podium in Manhattan on Wednesday, holding a leather-bound subpoena that marks a stand for the American family. According to Reuters, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched a formal investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. The investigation seeks to determine if the soccer governing body used "fake scarcity" and "sky-high prices" to exploit fans. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a lottery…

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Justice Department Moves To Dismantle Fraud Schemes #

The Department of Justice Civil Division announced a new 120-day window to fast-track enforcement against those who bilk the taxpayer. According to CBS News, the DOJ will now prioritize whistleblower complaints made under the False Claims Act, targeting sophisticated schemes that exploit programs like Medicare. This reform aims to "maximize…

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Synthetic Film At Tribeca Threatens Human Artistry #

Jane Rosenthal sat in the dim blue light of a screening room this week, preparing to present a film without a single human actor. According to Variety, the 75-minute feature "Dreams of Violets" will premiere at the Tribeca Festival as the first full-length, live-action film generated entirely by artificial intelligence.…

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Mexico Deploys Massive Security Force For World Cup #

An army officer stood guard at the chain-link fence of the Caliente Stadium in Tijuana on Friday, his dusty boots a reminder of the friction of the real world. According…

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Germany Steps Forward As Europe's New Shield #

German soldiers in forest-green uniforms moved through their grey concrete barracks in Vilnius this month, marking a historic return to the Baltic. According to The New York Times, Berlin has…

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Germany Steps Forward As Europe's New Shield #

German soldiers in forest-green uniforms moved through their grey concrete barracks in Vilnius this month, marking a historic return to the Baltic. According to The New York Times, Berlin has…

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In Brief #

Arkansas Touted As Agricultural Powerhouse

Federal commissioners visiting Stuttgart, Arkansas, on Friday praised the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center as a leader in biotechnology. Industry leaders discussed the potential of genetic research to secure the American rice crop against changing hydrological conditions.

USDA Opens Updates For Farm Safety Net

Landowners can review and increase their base acres from June to August 2026 under a new USDA initiative. This update, the first in two decades, is part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act designed to help producers better manage risk.

Tennis Star Involved In Minor Paris Wreck

American tennis star Coco Gauff revealed she was involved in a minor car accident during her trip to the French Open. Despite the mishap, Gauff was seen smiling during practice sessions at Roland Garros as she prepared for her singles match.