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TODAY'S BIG QUESTION - Why is NYC's plan to fight antisemitism sowing doubt? While some have accused Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism for his criticism of Israeli government policies, the Democratic New York City mayor recently unveiled a massive new plan to counter Jewish hatred in the Big Apple. It has been both lauded and scoffed at.What did the commentators say?The 35-page...

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Morning Report -- US measles infections hit decades-old highs

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Evening Review -- Race in welfare fraud ad sparks outrage

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Morning Report -- US bombers exit Britain

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FDA estrogen warning's impact on menopausal UTI deaths

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The 9 best political thrillers of all time

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What you need to fill out the FAFSA -- The Explainer -- This year, the Education Department is rolling out the form earlier than ever before

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The school protests in France that have seen more than 5,000 arrests -- The Explainer -- Continued riots have left 500 schools across the country closed and more than 5,000 arrests, with further action planned for the coming days

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A surgeon shortage creates challenges in rural communities -- The Explainer -- Over a third of counties in the U.S. reportedly have no general surgeons

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The welfare bill: is spending on benefits really out of control? -- The Explainer -- Critics claim that 'spiralling' costs are unsustainable, but Keir Starmer's attempts prove reforming the system is no small feat

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'Zionism is racism': is the new Greens policy too radical? -- Talking Point -- Conference vote a 'threat to British Jews' says Chief Rabbi, as former party leader calls it 'divisive'

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Diesel price hikes: a 'missile' heading for Trump voters -- Talking Point -- A proposed export ban could drive down prices in the short term, but at the risk of damaging long-term production

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'Artificial' or 'Super'? When it comes to digital intelligence, some say it's all in the name. -- TALKING POINTS -- MAGA wants to retitle an ongoing tech revolution. Not everyone thinks a name change is needed.

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On the hunt for Chartreuse in France

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Online sports betting leads to more emergency room visits for gambling disorders -- Under the radar -- Money is not the only cost of this ubiquitous practice

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Okinawa murder renews scrutiny on US military presence -- Under the Radar -- Killing of Anna Yagi, allegedly by a US Marine, has revived decades-long anger over crimes by American soldiers

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Microgrids: the latest response to natural disasters -- Under the Radar -- Many people are looking to smaller units to generate power during - and after - storms

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Macklemore launching 'Free Palestine' concert tour -- Speed Read -- It comes less than two weeks after the rapper was dropped by Ed Sheeran's tour

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Trump administration runs taxpayer-funded 'love me' ad -- Speed Read -- Democratic lawmakers have demanded more details about the ad

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Trump hosts Xi for lavish visit with few public gains -- Speed Read -- The two leaders have never gotten along better, Trump claimed

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China reportedly holds F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong -- Speed Read -- The parts were inexplicably diverted to the city, Bloomberg reported

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'Grim milestone' -- Today's Newspapers -- A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages -- The Week Staff -- Last updated

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6 lavish homes in Mexico -- feature -- Featuring a Spanish European-style estate in Mexico City and an eight-bedroom overlooking the Gulf of Tehuantepec -- The Week US -- Published

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Muse: A do-it-all AI assistant at your fingertips -- FEATURE -- Meta offers a 'genuinely impressive' digital helper -- The Week US -- Published

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The rise of the Christian left -- FEATURE -- Are progressive Christians a new, durable voting bloc? -- The Week US -- Published

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Kratom: a dangerous high -- FEATURE -- Is an addictive opioid-like drug getting preferential treatment from the Trump administration? -- The Week US -- Published

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Alexander McCall Smith's 6 favorite books -- Feature -- The best-selling author recommends works by Evelyn Waugh and Muriel Spark -- The Week US -- Published

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