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Democracy Under Pressure: How Institutions Are Holding — and Where They Are Not
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Why Ultra-Processed Food Is Harder to Define Than You Think
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Democracy Under Pressure: How Institutions Are Holding — and Where They Are Not
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A New Voice in Independent Cinema
The unexpected award has drawn attention to the growing influence of independent filmmakers. Without the marketing budgets available…
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Preparing for Extreme Heat
Authorities are encouraging residents to take basic precautions as the heatwave approaches. People are being advised to limit…
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Trade Talks Face Further Uncertainty
The latest setback raises questions about when an agreement can be reached. Agricultural subsidies remain a particularly difficult…
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Startup Investment Signals Growing Demand
The new funding will allow the company to expand its technology, increase its workforce, and enter additional markets.…
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Before the well, my daughter walked three hours a day for water instead of going to school. Now she's in the third grade.
Amina D. · Kanembu Village, Chad
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Refugee Figures Hit Record High for Third Consecutive Year
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Heat Warnings Issued Across the Region as Record Temperatures Approach
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Inside the World’s Fastest-Growing Cities
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