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The next pandemic?

Researchers are sounding the alarm about cases of avian influenza in mammals

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William Falk

What reforms can't fix

The persistence of authoritarian police culture

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7 unusual trademark battles

From Trump's catch phrase to Google's specs

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Briefing

Why America might ban Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland

A controversy over spying and the nation's food supply

Speed Reads

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6:12 AM

Florida GOP moves to take over Disney World special district, not dissolve it

4:21 AM

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200 feet tall, had airliner-sized payload

2:16 AM

Pair charged in alleged neo-Nazi plot to destroy Baltimore power grid

7:35 PM

Powerful quake leaves at least 3,800 dead in Turkey and Syria

February 6, 2023

Majority of adults feel Biden has not accomplished much: Poll

February 6, 2023

Ohio town at risk of deadly chemical explosion following train derailment

Spotlight: The pandemic's next stage

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Briefing

Is the COVID 'emergency' over?

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The end is nigh

Biden to end COVID-19 national emergencies on May 11

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Has the threat of COVID misinformation passed?

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Briefing

What we know about long COVID

10 things you need to know today

7 February 2023

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Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000

Toxic chemicals released from rail cars in Ohio to prevent explosion

Ukrainians brace for new Russian offensive as Moscow sends reinforcements

Pair charged in alleged neo-Nazi plot to destroy Baltimore power grid

From the magazine

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Briefing

The fentanyl scourge

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Finance: Goldman loses its edge

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6 luxurious homes with great bedrooms

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The rising price of true love

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In depth

What's in Ukraine's arsenal?

From rocket launchers to Leopard 2 tanks, a closer look at the weapons and systems Ukraine has used to keep Russia at bay

The daily gossip

3 February 2023

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'Euphoria' star Chloe Cherry charged after allegedly stealing $28 blouse

Austin Butler declares he's now 'getting rid of' his Elvis accent

Vanessa Hudgens and MLB star Cole Tucker are engaged

Lil Rel Howery on co-star Ana de Armas' Oscar nomination: 'For real?'

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U.S. News

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Tragic Kingdom

Florida GOP moves to take over Disney World special district, not dissolve it

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Power Games

Pair charged in alleged neo-Nazi plot to destroy Baltimore power grid

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if a tree falls in a forest ...

Majority of adults feel Biden has not accomplished much: Poll

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Big Balloon

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200 feet tall, had airliner-sized payload

Ruined residential buildings in Marash, Turkey.

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natural disasters

Powerful quake leaves at least 3,800 dead in Turkey and Syria

Protests against Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India.

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Anger in India

Protesters in India demand official investigation into Adani Group

Healthcare workers protest in the United Kingdom.

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They've Had Enough

Health care workers stage massive walkout in U.K. over low wages

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Tragic Kingdom

Florida GOP moves to take over Disney World special district, not dissolve it

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well deserved

Beyoncé just broke the record for most Grammy wins ever

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Forget the vest, genetically modified silk may soon protect people from bullets.

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1.Feature

7 toons about gun violence

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2.Not getting worse

The U.S. economy is shifting toward disinflation. Here's why that's welcome.

A suspected Chinese spy balloon over Montana.

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3.99 Red Balloons?

United States shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean

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4.Problems with Justice

New report describes numerous security breaches at the Supreme Court

5.Briefing

Why are grad schools boycotting the U.S. News & World Report rankings?

6.Choo-Choo Trouble

Ohio town at risk of deadly chemical explosion following train derailment

7.Setting Them Free

Iran set to pardon thousands detained in protests, state media says

8.black girl magic

The next pandemic?

What reforms can't fix

7 unusual trademark battles

Why America might ban Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland

Speed Reads

Florida GOP moves to take over Disney World special district, not dissolve it

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200 feet tall, had airliner-sized payload

Pair charged in alleged neo-Nazi plot to destroy Baltimore power grid

Powerful quake leaves at least 3,800 dead in Turkey and Syria

Majority of adults feel Biden has not accomplished much: Poll

Ohio town at risk of deadly chemical explosion following train derailment

Spotlight: The pandemic's next stage

Is the COVID 'emergency' over?

Biden to end COVID-19 national emergencies on May 11

Has the threat of COVID misinformation passed?

What we know about long COVID

10 things you need to know today

Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000

Toxic chemicals released from rail cars in Ohio to prevent explosion

Ukrainians brace for new Russian offensive as Moscow sends reinforcements

Pair charged in alleged neo-Nazi plot to destroy Baltimore power grid

From the magazine

The fentanyl scourge

Finance: Goldman loses its edge

6 luxurious homes with great bedrooms

The rising price of true love

The Week Magazine

What's in Ukraine's arsenal?

The daily gossip

'Euphoria' star Chloe Cherry charged after allegedly stealing $28 blouse

Austin Butler declares he's now 'getting rid of' his Elvis accent

Vanessa Hudgens and MLB star Cole Tucker are engaged

Lil Rel Howery on co-star Ana de Armas' Oscar nomination: 'For real?'

Cartoons

U.S. News

Florida GOP moves to take over Disney World special district, not dissolve it

Pair charged in alleged neo-Nazi plot to destroy Baltimore power grid

Majority of adults feel Biden has not accomplished much: Poll

World News

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200 feet tall, had airliner-sized payload

Powerful quake leaves at least 3,800 dead in Turkey and Syria

Protesters in India demand official investigation into Adani Group

Health care workers stage massive walkout in U.K. over low wages

Florida GOP moves to take over Disney World special district, not dissolve it

Beyoncé just broke the record for most Grammy wins ever

Most Popular

7 toons about gun violence

The U.S. economy is shifting toward disinflation. Here's why that's welcome.

United States shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean

New report describes numerous security breaches at the Supreme Court

Why are grad schools boycotting the U.S. News & World Report rankings?

Ohio town at risk of deadly chemical explosion following train derailment

Iran set to pardon thousands detained in protests, state media says

Yale honors Black girl who had the police called on her for spraying lanternflies