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Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger

Although polls project that Markey, a progressive stalwart, will retain his seat, this race began as a neck-and-neck battle between the old and new guard.

We haven't written up this one. Jerusalem Post has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist

LAS MINAS, Cuba (AP) — The Barroso family rose at dawn and hitched a cart to a borrowed horse to take one of their daughters to school on Tuesday, the first day of classes for many students across…

  • Schools reopened in Cuba on August 31, 2026, for new academic year
  • 1.4 million children and 135,000 teachers expected to attend
  • Fuel, water, and power shortages persist, impacting education system

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