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New York TimesMonday, 11 May 2026
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An Audacious Plot Unveils Possible Spying by Beijing
With Sensitivities High for U.S. and China, Trying to Get Details on House Panel
The paper frames the espionage story as a diplomatic and security challenge, focusing on the mechanics of the plot and its political implications for a House committee without resorting to immediate panic.
Amid ongoing strategic friction between Washington and Beijing, allegations of espionage targeting US lawmakers highlight vulnerabilities in domestic political institutions and complicate diplomatic relations.
“An Audacious Plot”
“Analytically detached and comprehensive”
As Costs Rise, Piling Up Debt Just to Get By
Examines the microeconomic impact of inflation through the lens of household credit reliance.
Huge Layoffs as Iran Businesses Buckle in War
Internet Shutdown Is a Factor in a Million Job Losses
Connects macroeconomic instability and job losses in Iran directly to the ongoing geopolitical conflict.
Life Behind the Most Treasured Blade in Spain
A Man Once Brought to Tears by Ham
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