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- The persuasive power of China’s consumersAs the Chinese economy faces a downward spiral in prices, leaders try to convince consumers to spend, shifting power from the ruling party to citizens.
- The Golden Rule and a life of meaningWarren Buffett’s final Thanksgiving note as CEO highlights the "priceless" values and "greatness" that carry Americans through rough times and smooth.
- An Arab democracy? Yes, say Iraqis.The seventh parliamentary election since the 2003 U.S. invasion might not bring clean and efficient governance. Yet young Iraqis with strong civic identity know democracy helps ensure peace.
- Cool heads douse a hot shutdownA few senators like New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen revive the art of listening and reason to find a compromise on ending a freeze on federal spending.
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- Egypt’s gift to the world – and itselfA spectacular new museum near the pyramids showcases priceless artifacts and an ancient civilization. It's also enabling Egyptians to reclaim and connect with their own history and culture of grand ideas.
- Restoring shared gain in world tradeA White House summit with Central Asian leaders might mark a step back from a year of mercantile practices led by the U.S. and China.
- Where to now, after Tuesday’s elections?Voters chose a "socialist" as well as centrists, hinting at Americans’ varied preferences and concerns. Pulling together and promoting a big-tent approach to politics can help narrow partisan divides.
- Trump’s peace tactics in SudanAs more nations protest civilian massacres in Africa’s third-largest nation, a US-led drive for a humanitarian truce takes shape, upholding a norm of protecting the innocent during wars.
- Faith, not Trump's guns, can fix Nigerian violenceThe U.S. president, claiming widespread persecution of Christians in Africa’s most-populous country, seeks a military solution. Yet even as West Africa generally confronts Islamic extremism, nations like Nigeria are finding an answer in religious interaction and respect.
- Grace of giving in SNAP’s crisisAny delay or pause in federal food assistance is a time for generosity, says one food bank director. And Americans are stepping up to help their neighbors in need.
- AI and youth’s search for connectionGovernment and firms are debating how best to safeguard children from explicit or harmful chatbot "companions." More and better human relationships also play a key role.
- Clean sports vs. dirty gamblingA scandal in pro basketball, along with shifts against legalized sports betting, put more focus on raising the dignity of athletes and their ability to resist gambling’s temptations.
- How Africa gains from transparencyThe continent is experiencing economic growth and improving financial governance and trustworthiness. Freer, fairer elections can support this trajectory.
- Patience pays off in ArgentinaVoters continue to back the massive economic reforms of President Javier Milei, relying on the shock absorbers of prudence, restraint, and patience.
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