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The secretive practice of 'catch-and-kill' tabloid journalism
The Explainer Outlets such as the National Enquirer have become infamous for using the practice
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Stubborn inflation forestalls anticipated rate cuts
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Rishi Sunak's legacy: how the PM will be remembered
The Explainer 'Accidental prime minister' started with the 'weakest hand' of any British leader in the modern era
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The complicated problem of banning menthol cigarettes
The Explainer Banning menthol smokes will save lives, public health officials say. But this is an election year.
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Talking Points
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Baby Reindeer: will armchair detectives spell the end for 'true story' dramas?
Talking Point Richard Gadd's Netflix hit renews focus on 'slippery ethics around true crime' as fans become internet sleuths
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Should AI have rights?
Talking point Technology is becoming smarter
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French schools and the scourge of teenage violence
Talking Point Gabriel Attal announces 'bold' intervention to tackle rise in violent incidents
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Under the Radar
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under the radar Murmurs of unexpected pregnancies while taking semaglutide-based drugs are growing on social media
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The growing US movement to end child marriages
Under the Radar Practice is 'surprisingly widespread' but only 12 states have so far banned it
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Ghost kitchens are pulling a disappearing act
under the radar The delivery-only trend is failing to live up to the hype built up during the pandemic
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Speed Reads
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Boy Scouts changes name to Scouting America
Speed Read The organization is rebranding, citing inclusivity
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US pauses Israel bomb shipment amid Rafah rift
Speed Read The Biden administration has concerns about Israel launching a full-scale assault on Rafah
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Trump's partly stormy day in court
Speed Read Porn actress Stormy Daniels testified in graphic detail about her 2006 encounter with the former president
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Prince Harry returns to mark 10 years of Invictus – but he won't see the King
Speed Read Duke of Sussex will not see his father during London visit 'due to His Majesty's full programme'
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