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How safe is America's drinking water?

There are still millions of Americans without access to clean tap water

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What happened to the coming recession?

Employers added 339,000 jobs in May

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5 toons about NYC

Artists take on the Big Apple's air quality, Lady Liberty, and more

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Money file

4 things to consider when leaving an inheritance

Passing on your home might not be the best idea

Speed Reads

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June 9, 2023

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling could boost Democrats in 2024

June 9, 2023

FBI arrests Austin developer at center of Texas attorney general impeachment

June 9, 2023

Trump is being charged with Espionage Act violations, conspiracy, lawyer says

June 9, 2023

Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe

June 8, 2023

Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem

June 8, 2023

DOJ reportedly tells Trump he's a target of criminal investigation

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Ban the Bible?

As a Republican-led push to purge books picks up steam, some communities are zeroing in on a text that's chock full of sex and violence

Spotlight: The climate crisis

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In depth

Extreme weather events of 2023

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In depth

Regions around the world are adapting to climate change in real time

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Today's big question

Is homeownership about to get even harder?

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Briefing

The paradox of atmospheric cooling

10 things you need to know today

9 June 2023

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Trump indicted over handling of Mar-a-Lago documents

Ukraine assault in Zaporizhzhia appears to launch counteroffensive

Supreme Court rejects Alabama congressional map

Canada wildfire smoke continues to choke Eastern U.S.

From the magazine

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6 enviable homes in Brooklyn

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Nvidia joins the trillion-dollar club

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A terrible time management idea

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Janika Oza recommends 6 books with global themes and conflicts

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The daily gossip

9 June 2023

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Bill Murray is reportedly dating Kelis

Shawn Mendes promotes new song with photo of NYC smoke

Shakira is reportedly dating Lewis Hamilton

Jennifer Lawrence clarifies why she wore flip-flops at Cannes

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U.S. News

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Redistricting

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling could boost Democrats in 2024

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Keeping Austin Weird

FBI arrests Austin developer at center of Texas attorney general impeachment

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Nuts and Bolts

Trump is being charged with Espionage Act violations, conspiracy, lawyer says

World News

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A wash

Ukraine says Kahkovka dam destruction won't derail counteroffensive

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Iranian Weaponry

Iran claims to have built its first hypersonic missile

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Cui bono?

Ukraine blames Russia for destroying major Dnipro River dam 'in panic'

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awful

Officials suspect dozens of girls in Afghanistan were poisoned at school

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'Jurassic Park': Things you didn't know about the film

As the film celebrates its 30th anniversary, take a look back at the making of Steven Spielberg's classic

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Iconic horror franchises set to be revived

"Final Destination," "Friday the 13th" and more will soon rise from the grave.

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1.Briefing

Ban the Bible?

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2.duck yeah

Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem

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3.Famous Firsts

DOJ reportedly tells Trump he's a target of criminal investigation

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4.arrests

Actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol attack charges

5.Briefing

Why cancer treatment is trending toward 'de-escalation'

6.Talking point

What is Mike Pence thinking?

7.Both Sides Now

Mike Pence says 'no one's above the law' but the DOJ should not indict Trump

8.Redistricting