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The Neue Zürcher Zeitung's front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a report on the heat in Switzerland, the upcoming US mid-term elections, and a controversial statistician. There are also articles on literature, an obituary for a Cambridge professor, and…

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Heat Report of Switzerland: A Journey Through a Hot, Dry Land ↗

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This article provides snapshots from across Switzerland, detailing the experiences of people in various settings, including construction sites, farms, offices, and mountain villages, during another week of heat, and assesses the situation for seniors and in classrooms.

The US is preparing for the midterms like a catastrophe ↗

Political scientist Charles Stewart from MIT suggests that President Trump may not accept a Democratic victory in the upcoming US congressional elections, highlighting concerns about the integrity of the American electoral system, with potential interference from China and Iran.

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