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Why Russia has kept a Wall Street Journal reporter in jail for a year — and counting
Evan Gershkovich’s case isn’t just about press freedom. It’s about geopolitics.
The crisis that could bring down Benjamin Netanyahu, explained
Netanyahu has till Sunday evening to present a fix to Israel’s controversial conscription law. If he fails, his government likely fails with him.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter asks: Who does country belong to?
Her new album seems to have roots in her reception at the 2016 CMA Awards, but the country music establishment can’t stop Beyoncé.
Why fossil fuel producers are oddly optimistic in the climate change era
Coal, oil, and natural gas producers have found their vision for a low-carbon world.
The slow death of Twitter is measured in disasters like the Baltimore bridge collapse
Twitter, now X, was once a useful site for breaking news. The Baltimore bridge collapse shows those days are long gone.
3 Body Problem’s most mind-bending question isn’t about aliens
Would you swear a loyalty oath to humanity — or cheer on its extinction?
The Bachelor has a notorious influencer pipeline — but only for white contestants
Instagram follower counts indicate Bachelor Nation doesn’t care as much about leads and contestants of color.
Why buying a house feels impossible right now
Can’t buy, won’t sell: Today’s housing market, explained.
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