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But given the value of reliable information to anyone trying to navigate our complex society, it seems preconditioned to fix itself.

Yet Hamas' decision to enter the talks without explicit preconditions could also be seen as a recognition of its limited leverage after nearly two years of war.

California, 19 other states and the District of Columbia sued, alleging that such preconditions are illegal and would undermine public safety.

All were also party to the litigation challenging preconditions on such funding that was decided last week.

In reality, though, the preconditions it is attaching to a meeting will almost certainly prove unacceptable to the Ukrainian side.