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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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2:36 PM

Ted Kaczynski, America's infamous 'Unabomber,' dies at 81

11:29 AM

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

10:32 AM

Full federal indictment against Donald Trump unsealed

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

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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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The paradox of atmospheric cooling

10 things you need to know today

10 June 2023

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Full federal indictment against Trump unsealed

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

Trump to make first public appearance since federal indictment

Ukraine shuts down last nuclear reactor amidst Russian fighting

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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Unabomber dies

Ted Kaczynski, America's infamous 'Unabomber,' dies at 81

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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So Long, Boris

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

The unsealed federal indictment against Donald Trump.

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The full list of charges

Full federal indictment against Donald Trump unsealed

World News

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So Long, Boris

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

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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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'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.Redistricting

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

5.Briefing

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

6.Briefing

Why cancer treatment is trending toward 'de-escalation'

7.arrests

Actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol attack charges

8.Talking point

How safe is America's drinking water?

What happened to the coming recession?

5 toons about NYC

4 things to consider when leaving an inheritance

Speed Reads

Ted Kaczynski, America's infamous 'Unabomber,' dies at 81

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

Full federal indictment against Donald Trump unsealed

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

FBI arrests Austin developer at center of Texas attorney general impeachment

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

Ban the Bible?

Spotlight: The climate crisis

Extreme weather events of 2023

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

Is homeownership about to get even harder?

The paradox of atmospheric cooling

10 things you need to know today

Full federal indictment against Trump unsealed

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

Trump to make first public appearance since federal indictment

Ukraine shuts down last nuclear reactor amidst Russian fighting

From the magazine

6 enviable homes in Brooklyn

Nvidia joins the trillion-dollar club

A terrible time management idea

Janika Oza recommends 6 books with global themes and conflicts

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The daily gossip

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

Cartoons

U.S. News

Ted Kaczynski, America's infamous 'Unabomber,' dies at 81

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

Full federal indictment against Donald Trump unsealed

World News

Boris Johnson shocks UK by resigning from Parliament

Ukraine says Kahkovka dam destruction won't derail counteroffensive

Iran claims to have built its first hypersonic missile

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

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

Iconic horror franchises set to be revived

Most Popular

Ban the Bible?

Apple fixes its 'ducking' autocorrect problem

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

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

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

Why cancer treatment is trending toward 'de-escalation'

Actor Jay Johnston arrested on Capitol attack charges

What is Mike Pence thinking?