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Protests against Macron's pension overhaul

Today's big question

Is France 'on the edge of civil unrest'?

Protests have erupted in response to Emmanuel Macron's decision to unilaterally raise the retirement age

An illustration of a tornado and wind-swept palm trees

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In depth

The extreme weather events of 2023

Extreme weather events are becoming more common thanks to climate change, "and they're affecting every corner of the world"

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Briefing

The biggest TV shows ending in 2023

It's almost time to say goodbye to these fan favorites

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Feature

Adam Gopnik recommends 6 classic books for literature fans

The longtime New Yorker staff writer suggests works from J.D. Salinger, Marcel Proust, and more

Speed Reads

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3:36 AM

Russia's spring Ukraine offensive may be winding down amid heavy losses

12:51 AM

Kevin McCarthy urges Trump fans not to protest if he is arrested

March 19, 2023

UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse in $3.2 billion deal

March 19, 2023

Supreme Court to hear arguments on water supply shortages for Navajo Nation

March 19, 2023

Shazam! Fury of the Gods has one of DC's worst openings

March 19, 2023

Crucial Ukrainian grain export deal extended despite disagreement

Spotlight: Banking gone bust?

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Money file

Small banks vs. big banks

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Briefing

The Silicon Valley Bank blame game

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'entirely avoidable'

Warren: 'I wish I'd been wrong' predicting SVB collapse

Credit Suisse's New York headquarters in Manhattan.

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banking crisis averted?

UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse in $3.2 billion deal

10 things you need to know today

20 March 2023

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UBS to buy Credit Suisse in government-backed deal

Xi Jinping visits Russia in show of support for Vladimir Putin

Republicans, Democrats trade jabs over potential Trump charges

Kim Jong Un says North Korea preparing nuclear counterattack capabilities

From the magazine

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Feature

6 worthwhile homes in Iowa

Alcohol being poured into a rocks glass.

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Briefing

The truth about alcohol

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Feature

Actually, it is nice to be rich

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Editor's letter

Ignoring the evidence

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Behind the scenes

Second thoughts about DeSantis?

The Florida governor's opinions on funding for Ukraine are ruffling feathers within the Republican Party

The week's good news

16 March 2023

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Coconuts are becoming an important part of protecting global shorelines

Woman starts recycling center at home, helping neighbors combat waste

Loggerhead turtle helps researchers better understand species' behavior

New carbon capture technology can turn carbon into baking soda

Cartoons

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U.S. News

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Contingency Plans

Kevin McCarthy urges Trump fans not to protest if he is arrested

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Warring over Water

Supreme Court to hear arguments on water supply shortages for Navajo Nation

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Off to Jail?

Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan

World News

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Attrition

Russia's spring Ukraine offensive may be winding down amid heavy losses

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banking crisis averted?

UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse in $3.2 billion deal

Grain ships anchored off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Extended Again

Crucial Ukrainian grain export deal extended despite disagreement

Damage following an earthquake in Ecuador.

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Devastation

At least 15 dead, hundreds injured after 6.8-magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador

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Briefing

The biggest TV shows ending in 2023

It's almost time to say goodbye to these fan favorites

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baldwin win

Special prosecutor steps down in Alec Baldwin shooting case

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1.Briefing

The truth about alcohol

North Korean soldiers march in a parade in 2018.

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2.A Frightening Figure

North Korea claims 800,000 people volunteered to fight against the U.S.

The Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day.

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3.Instant opinion

Is it time to stop dyeing the Chicago River green?

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4.Briefing

The controversy over French bulldogs, America's new favorite dog breed

5.Off to Jail?

Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan

6.Editor's letter

Ignoring the evidence

7.Feature

7 toons about Silicon Valley Bank

8.Behind the scenes