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Amy Grant on Making Her First New Album in 13 Years, ‘The Me That Remains,’ After Asking: ‘Am I Doing People a Disservice in My Sixties, Singing Songs From the Perspective of a 30-Year-Old?’ (EXCLUSIVE)

With the just-released title track of her forthcoming album, “The Me That Remains,” Amy Grant refers to the 2026 bike accident that left her with a serious head injury: “Life cut me wide open / When my head hit the ground / Wasn’t my time for dying / Guess my soul just stuck around,” she…

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Mar-a-Lago Summit: Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Diplomatic Thaw, But Path to Peace Remains Fraught

Introduction A Florida sunset provided the backdrop for a high-stakes diplomatic gambit this week. In a meeting laden with symbolism, former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened at Mar-a-Lago, signaling a potential pivot in the quest to end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades. While both leaders emerged projecting cautious optimism, the deep-seated…

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Florida Summit Projects Unity, But Ukraine’s Path to Peace Remains a Distant Horizon

A Stage for Optimism, A Silence on Substance Against the sun-drenched backdrop of Mar-a-Lago, two wartime leaders projected a unified front of unwavering resolve. Former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a stage, their rhetoric brimming with mutual praise and confidence. Yet, beneath the surface of this carefully choreographed display, a stark…

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Beyond the ‘Terrific’ Talk: Unpacking the Stalemate at the Core of U.S.-Ukraine Strategy

Introduction In the polished language of diplomacy, a ‘terrific’ meeting often masks the grit of unresolved conflict. Following high-stakes talks between President Joe Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, both leaders publicly lauded the discussions. Yet, beneath this veneer of solidarity lies a profound and persistent dilemma: the future of Russian-occupied Ukrainian land. This territorial…

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