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Courts, profit and the monetization of America's justice system

Injustice in America’s for-profit justice system. When profit becomes the point, families become...

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Could a four-day work week work in the United States?

When dozens of companies in the U.K. experimented with a four-day work week, employers and...

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First person: The book bans leaving Florida school bookshelves empty

In July 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1467. It requires all...

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The politics and policies behind Ron Desantis's reshaping of Florida education

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is making changes to public K-12 education. How are his policies...

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What can Russian sanctions achieve?

The international community responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with harsh sanctions. But a...

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'The last supper': How a 1993 Pentagon dinner reshaped the defense industry

Thirty years ago, a secret dinner at the Pentagon led to a flurry of consolidation in the defense...

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'Blood Money': Inside the global business of selling plasma

Millions of Americans sell their blood plasma every year. It’s part of a global, multibillion...

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Who benefits, who loses from the occupational licensing system?

Since the 1950s, the number of occupations requiring a state license has ballooned. Who benefits,...

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'60 is the new 50': As life expectancy rises, how Americans are embracing life's third act

100 years ago, average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47. Today, it's closer to 80 -- and lots...

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What the Ohio train derailment tells us about rail safety in the U.S.

When a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, residents were forced...

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How American educators can better teach the history of slavery

Contemporary political battles have put school classrooms at the center of a debate about race...

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Daily life in Ukraine after a year of war

Since Russia invaded Ukraine one year ago this week – nearly 8,000 civilians have been killed,...

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'For as long as it takes': Can the west keep its promise to Ukraine?

It’s been nearly a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Both sides are preparing for new...

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What Amazon's push into health care means for patients

Amazon is no longer content with being your go-to retailer, streaming service, or smart speaker....

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Child sexual abuse material is on the rise online. Will lawmakers and big tech finally act?

There is more child sexual abuse content online than ever before. And not just on the dark web,...

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Trade wars: Examining the Biden administration's China policy

A deal with the Netherlands and Japan marks America’s latest effort to curb China’s semiconductor...

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What China's spy balloon reveals about Chinese and U.S. espionage and diplomacy

Before the shooting down of more unidentified aerial objects over the past few days, there was...

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How will the West adapt as the Colorado River diminishes?

The federal government asked the seven Colorado River Basin states for a plan to cut water. All...

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Why Congress quietly just gave the FDA more power

Congress recently, and quietly, gave the FDA the power to prohibit off-label uses of medical...

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How the ultra-rich avoid paying taxes

In the 1980s, a lawyer devised a tax dodge that would save the ultra-rich millions. In the 1990s,...

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