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Talking Points - The bird flu fight is faltering - America is stumbling in its battle against the bird flu. Federal agencies' hesitant response in tracking the virus has "echoes of the early days of 2020," said The Washington Post. There are reasons to be concerned: A Texas dairy worker was sickened by bird flu, the second U.S. case of human transmi...
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Morning Report -- Arizona's abortion update2 hours ago
Evening Review -- Losing the Kremlin's 'loyal foot soldier'12 hours ago
Morning Report -- Biden goes to pot1 day ago
Is the AI bubble deflating?2 hours ago
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai's severe rainfall?2 hours ago
Is international law falling apart? Today's Big Question - Conflict in Gaza is testing the strength of the two intergovernmental courts in The Hague - Today's Big Question11 hours ago
8 LOOMING CLIMATE TIPPING POINTS THAT IMPERIL OUR PLANET -- The Explainer -- New reports detail the thresholds we may be close to crossing1 day ago
A history of student protest at Columbia University -- The Explainer -- Anti-Israel demonstrations at NYC's Ivy League university echo protests against Vietnam War and South African apartheid1 day ago
Should you wait to claim Social Security benefits? -- The Explainer -- The longer you wait to collect, the larger your monthly checks may be1 day ago
Dark online groups idolize the Columbine school shooters -- The Explainer -- Twenty-five years after the shooting, Columbine 'fan clubs' remain prevalent online1 day ago
The bird flu fight is faltering -- Talking Points -- Are pandemic lessons going unheeded?18 hours ago
The Premier League's spending cap: levelling the playing field? -- Talking Point -- Top clubs oppose plans to link spending to income of lowest-earning club, but rule could prevent success gap from widening2 days ago
Net neutrality is back. And so is the battle over it. -- Talking Point -- Old internet rules are being reinstated, but the internet has changed since last time2 days ago
Venice Biennale 2024: from the good to the bad to the downright 'bizarre'7 hours ago
Sunset Song: gripping theatre that's 'close to magic'7 hours ago
Georgia's new foreign influence bill -- Under the Radar -- Critics claim the 'Russian law' could stifle dissent and wreck the country's chances of joining the EU22 hours ago
Major League Baseball is facing an epidemic of pitcher's injuries -- Under the Radar -- Many insiders are blaming the pitch clock for the rise in injuries - but the league is not so sure1 day ago
Japan's succession drama puts future of world's oldest monarchy in doubt -- Under the radar -- Public feel 'sense of crisis' and politicians debate changing rules as Emperor has no male children and only three heirs1 day ago
US, Saudis near security deal, with or without Israel -- Speed Read -- The historic pact would offer the Saudis security guarantees and could reshape the Middle East8 hours ago
United Methodists overturn ban on LGBTQ+ clergy -- Speed Read -- The church also voted to reverse the ban on same-sex weddings8 hours ago
Arizona lawmakers repeal 1864 abortion ban -- Speed Read -- The state's policy was first enacted when Abraham Lincoln was president8 hours ago
Netanyahu's Rafah attack vow snarls truce deal -- Speed Read -- Hours before the truce deal was to be finalized, Netanyahu said Israel will invade Rafah regardless1 day ago
'Florida's abortion law leads to "chaos"' -- Today's Newspapers -- A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages -- By The Week Staff -- Published11 hours ago
Who's winning the war in Ukraine? -- In Depth -- Kyiv faces race against time to reverse Russian gains or risk waning international support -- By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK -- Last updated13 hours ago
Why more men are wearing jewellery -- The Week Recommends -- Pop culture is boosting interest in earrings and necklaces, alongside classic tie pins and lapel pins -- By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK -- Published14 hours ago
Breakdancing to make its Olympics debut in Paris this summer -- In The Spotlight -- B-Boys and B-Girls will battle for the gold for the first time in the games' history -- By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Are we heading for World War Three? -- In Depth -- Middle East back from the brink for now, as Russia goes on the offensive in Ukraine -- By The Week UK -- Last updated2 days ago
John Swinney: the SNP's ultimate 'safe pair of hands' -- Why Everyone's Talking About -- Former leader described as a 'serious person for serious times' is front runner to replace Humza Yousaf -- By The Week UK -- Published2 days ago