WIRE โ€” Arlene Kushner August 13, 2026 Every so often these days, I check the news and feel a sudden urge to bang my head against the wall. That urge โ€“ which I think can be readily understood by many of my readers โ€“ is fleeting. Neither my head nor the wall is at real risk. Rational thinking holds sway and I proceed with my consideration of the latest happenings. On some occasions, I am sustained by news that is good. And on rare occasions something extraordinary takes place that buoys me up. Today, I want to begin with something extraordinary. Read More

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