Politics
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to CFPB
Speed Read The court rejected a conservative-backed challenge to the way the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US makes first Gaza aid delivery from floating pier
Speed Read Israeli restrictions on border crossings have prevented food and supplies from reaching Gaza citizens
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Fico assassination attempt exposes deep divisions in Slovakia
The Explainer Violence lays bare the growing schism between older, nationalist Slovaks and younger, pro-Western liberals
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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New Caledonia: is Azerbaijan to blame for deadly riots in French overseas territory?
Today's Big Question Catalyst for the disorder is new legislation that would expand the eligible electorate, but Baku is accused of fomenting turmoil
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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Quiz of The Week: 11 - 17 May
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Congress is angry over flights at a Washington, DC, airport
Under the Radar Ronald Reagan National Airport is taking on more planes than it can handle — and causing a congressional feud
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How has same-sex marriage changed America?
Today's Big Question More acceptance, but new fears and fights
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'If the election is thrown to the House, 2024 could be a watershed year for American democracy'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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How to read polls like a pro
In Depth Sorting through the noise and controversies of modern survey research
By David Faris Published
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Slovak prime minister 'will survive' after being shot
Speed Read Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Biden and Trump agree to 2 debates, starting in June
Speed Read CNN will host the first debate on June 27
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The UK's food poverty crisis
The Explainer Austerity, Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and high inflation have led to one of Europe's worst rates of food insecurity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is public opinion shifting in Israel over the war?
Today's Big Question International criticism and a lack of progress in freeing hostages is piling pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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'Biden's hit a pothole'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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