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The cultural fight over Michelangelo's David
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Why the Moon is getting a new time zone
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8 looming climate tipping points that imperil our planet
The Explainer New reports detail the thresholds we may be close to crossing
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A history of student protest at Columbia University
The Explainer Anti-Israel demonstrations at NYC's Ivy League university echo protests against Vietnam War and South African apartheid
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Should you wait to claim Social Security benefits?
The Explainer The longer you wait to collect, the larger your monthly checks may be
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Dark online groups idolize the Columbine school shooters
The Explainer Twenty-five years after the shooting, Columbine 'fan clubs' remain prevalent online
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Talking Points
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The bird flu fight is faltering
Talking Points Are pandemic lessons going unheeded?
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The Premier League's spending cap: levelling the playing field?
Talking Point Top clubs oppose plans to link spending to income of lowest-earning club, but rule could prevent success gap from widening
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Net neutrality is back. And so is the battle over it.
Talking Point Old internet rules are being reinstated, but the internet has changed since last time
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Under the Radar
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Georgia's new foreign influence bill
Under the Radar Critics claim the 'Russian law' could stifle dissent and wreck the country's chances of joining the EU
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Major League Baseball is facing an epidemic of pitcher's injuries
Under the Radar Many insiders are blaming the pitch clock for the rise in injuries — but the league is not so sure
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Japan's succession drama puts future of world's oldest monarchy in doubt
Under the radar Public feel 'sense of crisis' and politicians debate changing rules as Emperor has no male children and only three heirs
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Speed Reads
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US, Saudis near security deal, with or without Israel
Speed Read The historic pact would offer the Saudis security guarantees and could reshape the Middle East
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United Methodists overturn ban on LGBTQ+ clergy
Speed Read The church also voted to reverse the ban on same-sex weddings
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Arizona lawmakers repeal 1864 abortion ban
Speed Read The state's policy was first enacted when Abraham Lincoln was president
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Netanyahu's Rafah attack vow snarls truce deal
Speed Read Hours before the truce deal was to be finalized, Netanyahu said Israel will invade Rafah regardless
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