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Why is Congress talking about aliens again?
Speed Read There are a lot of questions about the things in the sky
By Devika Rao Published
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How wealth impacts college admissions
Speed Read Affirmative action for race may be over, but a study suggests it still exists for the children of wealthy families
By Theara Coleman Published
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Is Barbenheimer coming for the Oscars?
Speed Read Both films in everyone's favorite double feature could make a play for Oscars
By Brendan Morrow Published
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NPC streamers are having a moment
Speed Read A look behind the viral TikTok trend that has the internet saying, "Mmm, ice cream so good"
By Theara Coleman Published
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Will a solar storm wreak havoc on the internet?
Speed Read Tales of a Wi-Fi doomsday have been spreading across social media in recent weeks
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The problem with self-diagnosing
Speed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions
By Devika Rao Published
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The hidden architect of the Supreme Court
Speed Read All six conservative Supreme Court justices were seated with major help from Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society
By The Week Staff Published
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TV to watch in August, from 'Ahsoka' to 'One Piece'
Speed Read A "Star Wars" streaming show, the return of a hit Hulu mystery, and more
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Which movies and TV shows have been affected by the Hollywood actors strike?
Speed Read Some productions have shut down, while others are pressing ahead
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Saudi Arabia's big sports bet
Speed Read The recent PGA-LIV Golf merger is just the tip of this oil-funded iceberg
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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Movies to watch in August, from 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' to 'Blue Beetle'
Speed Read A video game adaptation, a pair of raunchy comedies, and more
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Is the 'vibecession' over?
Speed Read The IMF reported that the global economy is looking increasingly resilient. Is it time to start celebrating?
By Harold Maass Published
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What is greenhushing?
Speed Read A new trend has companies keeping quiet about what they're doing to combat climate change
By Devika Rao Published
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The dangers of hidden and ignored lead in the US
Speed Read A Wall Street Journal investigation has unearthed a "sprawling network" of poisonous lead cables across the country
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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