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10 Things to Know About China, Part 2

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What does China’s rise mean for the U.S. and the rest of the world?

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Taking Care of Business

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Teens around the nation are starting their own companies. Why is this generation spawning so many young entrepreneurs?

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Remembering a Forgotten War

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The Mexican-American War ended 175 years ago, and today it’s largely overlooked in the U.S. But it forever shaped our nation and relations with Mexico.

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Why the Hollywood Shutdown Matters

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Why did actors and writers go on strike, and what does it mean for the future of entertainment—and work in general?

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Understanding the Trump Indictments

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A former president has never before stood trial in criminal courts. Here’s what you need to know about the legal process—and its impact on Election 2024.

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Life and Culture

Do We Still Need the Post Office?

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Two experts weigh in on the issue.

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Devastation in Maui

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Quickly spreading wildfires in August killed many people and destroyed thousands of buildings.

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Want to Own a Lighthouse?

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The government is selling lighthouses that have fallen into disuse and disrepair.

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Pollution Patrol

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Five young men have gone viral on TikTok with their efforts to clean up Indonesia.

Life and Culture

Numbers in the News

Life and Culture

Quirky stats about soil-based species, "The Hobbit", and more

Life and Culture

A Women’s Sports Stadium

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Kansas City is building the first arena for a women’s professional team.

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Where College Students Rule

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The urban areas in the U.S. with the highest percentages of college students

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The Dilemma: Where’s My Reward?

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Is it right to expect a particular kind of acknowledgement for a good deed?

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Cartoons about the post office, chatbots, climate change, and more

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