Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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New U.S. Army Shaving Rule Could Affect Many Black Soldiers

Soldiers with skin conditions like razor bumps will no longer be granted permanent medical waivers that allow them to grow beards and could be kicked out of the Army if they are not clean shaven.

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A Bearded Pete Buttigieg Drops Into Iowa for a Pitch to Veterans

With Democrats sizing up their 2028 plans, Pete Buttigieg spoke at a town hall in Cedar Rapids and criticized the Trump administration: “The American people bow to no king.”

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Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards

Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.

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