A Distracted Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Its Old Soviet Sphere
Russia’s domination of Central Asia and the Caucasus region is unraveling as the Kremlin focuses on the war in Ukraine — and border violence is flaring.
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Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 5, 2022, covering October 8, 2022.
Bad Bunny
5 Seconds of Summer
Morgan Wallen
BLACKPINK
Harry Styles
Beyonce
The Weeknd
Rod Wave
Alice in Chains
Zach Bryan
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Russia’s domination of Central Asia and the Caucasus region is unraveling as the Kremlin focuses on the war in Ukraine — and border violence is flaring.
With each team required to have a dietitian on staff, the days of pizza, hot dogs and nachos are largely over.
By next year, half of Medicare beneficiaries will have a private Medicare Advantage plan. Most large insurers in the program have been accused in court of fraud.
Cypress Hills in Brooklyn is among the areas that lead the city in serious crimes. Krystal Chimelis is looking for a way out.
The G.O.P. claimed the momentum in the spring. Then the overturning of Roe v. Wade galvanized Democrats. As the momentum shifts again, the final stretch of the 2022 midterms defies predictability.
In a late-night interview in her new Manhattan apartment, the fake heiress discussed her big plans, possible deportation and the glam potential of an ankle monitor.
Since her TV debut, the former porn actress has appeared in fashion ads and recorded rap songs, and will star in two films.
The recent Los Angeles transplant is opening a restaurant at Lincoln Center. But he still finds time to “vibe out.”
The opening speech by Xi Jinping, the country’s top leader, could provide clues to policies with broad economic and financial implications. A new leadership team will be chosen.
Republicans sink to a new low in defending Walker.
If the noise doesn’t violate city rules, you’ll have a hard time exerting much leverage.
Quotation of the Day for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.