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Monday July 7 2025

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An excellent list of deep dives, features, and profiles from around the web.

Say hello to splainer’s weekly quiz. Nope, it isn’t boring!

Captain Nemo’s desi identity, Hollywood’s forgotten star, and the Louvre’s remix ritual.

Syria reveals how great parts of the Middle East have now been left at Israel’s mercy.

Splainer’s news edition will shut down on August 29. Editor/founder Lakshmi Chaudhry explains why.

A detailed New York Times investigation uncovers more answers than Indian agencies.

Seven B-52 stealth bombers pounded three nuclear plants in Iran. We look at possible outcomes.

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