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Facebook's monstrous empire

A 'Wall Street Journal' series reveals how the platform's problems are directly produced by its operations and design

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Delta sinks hopes for quick expansion

The economy is projected to slow down

President Biden and AOC.

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James Pethokoukis

A tax reckoning for the left

The Democratic tax plan doesn't bode well for progressive dreams of turning America into Scandinavia

An elephant and a Bible.

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Does 'white evangelical' just mean 'conservative'?

Speed Reads

September 17, 2021

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France recalls ambassador to the U.S. 'for the first time ever'

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Pentagon admits August drone strike killed 10 Afghans: 'A tragic mistake'

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FDA panel rejects Pfizer boosters for people 16 and older

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Watch Daniel Craig's emotional farewell to Bond role

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Capitol Police chief: Law enforcement has been working 'around the clock' to ensure safe Sept. 18 rally

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Navalny allies: Apple and Google 'bent to the Kremlin's blackmail'

Politics

An elephant and a Bible.

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Does 'white evangelical' just mean 'conservative'?

Larry Elder.

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Why Democrats smell blood

Nicki Minaj and Tucker Carlson.

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W. James Antle III

The Nicki Minaj-Tucker Carlson connection

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A warning sign in a blowout

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Culture

The Beatles.

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Against 'Strawberry Fields Forever'

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2021 Emmys

Could there be a shock upset at the Emmys?

Christopher Nolan.

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Tenet, round 2

LeVar Burton.

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Daily gossip

The daily gossip: September 17, 2021

Cartoons

Business & Tech

American Gothic.

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Is SpaceX's Inspiration4 really an inspiration?

Carbon capture.

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Briefing

Can carbon capture technology save the planet?

A test.

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Is the CFA exam worth it?

A closed business.

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Delta sinks hopes for quick expansion

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Mitch McConnell.

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W. James Antle III

The method to McConnell's debt ceiling madness

Jane Powell.

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2.rest in peace

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers star Jane Powell dies at 92

Larry Elder.

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Why Democrats smell blood

Elizabeth Holmes and James Mattis.

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Did Theranos Lose Afghanistan?

5.he's back

Piers Morgan signs Fox deal after controversial Meghan comments

6.probe into the russia probe

Lawyer Michael Sussmann indicted in investigation into Russia probe origins

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How Newsom ran away with the recall

8.Changes

Boston's next elected mayor won't be Irish- or Italian-American for 1st time in 91 years

Celebrating 20 years of The Week

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A short history of The Week

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20 years of history through The Week's covers

September 11.

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The past 20 years, in 20 striking photos

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The world that Google, Facebook, and Twitter built

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7 cartoons about America's vaccine fights

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The earth.

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Facebook's monstrous empire

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6 Spanish Revival homes

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A test.

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Is the CFA exam worth it?

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