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@THE LEDE Good morning! Today is Sunday, the 31st of May, 2026 and this is the Weekend Edition of GEORGE. GEORGE is how curious thinkers catch up on global stories that matter, each and every weekday morning. It’s your tool to stay ahead of the news with reporting and commentary on what you need to know today. As of last week, the daily greeting column you are reading has a name, @The ...