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The Explainer
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How the care industry came to rely on migrant workers
The Explainer Government crackdown on recruiting workers abroad risks deepening care sector crisis, industry leaders warn
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The best time of year to buy a car
The Explainer Some months — and days — are better than others
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Grocery stores under fire for overcharging allegations during cost of living crisis
The Explainer A recent investigation has put the spotlight on Kroger, but it is not the only chain being pinpointed
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How did Kashmir end up largely under Indian control?
The Explainer The bloody and intractable issue of Kashmir has flared up once again
The Explainer
Talking Points
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Is Trump trying to take over Congress?
Talking Points Separation of powers at stake in Library of Congress fight
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To ban or not to ban AfD? German democracy at a crossroads
Talking Point Germany's domestic intelligence agency has officially designated the country's main opposition party a right-wing extremist group
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Tariffs were supposed to drive inflation. Why hasn't that happened?
Talking Points Businesses' planning ahead helped. But uncertainty still looms.
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Under the Radar
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The horse racing industry is caught up in the migrant debate
Under the Radar At least 78% of the workers on race tracks are reportedly immigrants
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A tick-borne illness is making its rounds in new parts of America
Under the radar Babesiosis, spread through blacklegged or deer tick bites, is a growing risk
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Argentina lifts veil on its past as a refuge for Nazis
Under the Radar President Javier Milei publishes documents detailing country's role as post-WW2 'haven' for Nazis, including Josef Mengele and Adolf Eichmann
Under the Radar
Speed Reads
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Trump DOJ said to pay $5M to family of Jan. 6 rioter
speed read The US will pay a hefty sum to the family of Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot on January 6
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Trump drops ceasefire demand after Putin call
speed read Following a phone call with Russia's president, Trump backed off an earlier demand that Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine
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Trump DOJ charging House Democrat in ICE fracas
speed read Rep. LaMonica McIver is being charged with assault over a clash outside an immigration detention facility in Newark
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Bombing of fertility clinic blamed on 'antinatalist'
speed read A car bombing injured four people and damaged a fertility clinic and nearby buildings in Palm Springs, California
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