Analysis
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Why the good economy is bad for Boeing
The Explainer The company is shutting down production of the 737 Max at an inopportune time
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The struggle for Hong Kong
The Explainer For centuries, the city has been a cultural and economic crossroads between East and West — and a flash point for conflict
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The refreshing awfulness of Rick and Morty
The Explainer If the show weren't so great, it would be terrible
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Is the U.S. economy out of the woods?
The Explainer What to think of the latest strong jobs report
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No rest for white-collar workers
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Richard Jewell is Clint Eastwood's latest film to go small
The Explainer The director has lately focused on footnotes to recent history
By Jesse Hassenger Published
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Palpatine's return in The Rise of Skywalker could make or break the Star Wars saga
The Explainer Abrams is set to close this new trilogy with a massive risk that could bring the 42-year saga to a highly satisfying finish or unravel it completely
By Brendan Morrow Published
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Too anxious to press play
The Explainer We have more entertainment options than ever before. That's stressing a lot of people out.
By Navneet Alang Published
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Boris Johnson's historic victory
The Explainer What does his astounding win mean for the U.K.?
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She's a woman. She's a superhero. Get over it.
The Explainer The understated genius of Watchmen's female superheroes
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Does Boris Johnson's victory mean a softer Brexit?
The Explainer He campaigned on getting Brexit done. Here's what that might look like.
By William Gritten Published
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The ancient Greek myth that took over 2019
The Explainer No single story had a wider-ranging influence on culture in 2019 than the tragedy of Orpheus and his wife, Eurydice
By Jeva Lange Published
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22 burning questions for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The Explainer This movie has a lot of explaining to do
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The 34 most memorable looks of the 2010s
The Explainer From nude bikinis to meat dresses, tan suits to MAGA hats, these outfits defined the decade
By Jeva Lange Published
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