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Trump vs. the Fed, briefly explained

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has long been a target of Donald Trump; the president has sought to exert more control over the Fed’s decisi...

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AI’s ultimate test: making it easier to complain to companies

The weirdest thing happened to me recently. I contacted a customer service department and enjoyed it. I sent an email, heard back promptly, a...

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The Supreme Court made Trump’s attack on Jerome Powell possible

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washingt...

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Trump’s war on the Federal Reserve heads to the Supreme Court next week

Jerome Powell posted a video message on Sunday, addressing the nation. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images On Sunday evening, Federal Reserve chai...

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How America made it impossible to build

Traffic is diverted around a detour at Shaw Avenue and Golden State in Fresno, California, as construction on the California High-Speed Rail ove...

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The violent “randomness” of ICE’s deportation campaign

A Border Patrol Tactical Unit agent pepper-sprays a protester in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. | Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star T...

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Why is this flu season so bad?

This year’s flu season is brutal — and getting the vaccine is one of the best ways to prevent yourself from getting seriously sick. | Lindsey Ni...

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You want a baby. Is it ethical to choose surrogacy?

Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value plura...

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The fiction at the heart of America’s political divide

America’s most impassioned Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on much. Ask the inhabitants of Bluesky and Truth Social whether a fetus is...

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Airports and airlines have a fake service dog problem

A group of trainers training service dogs to be at the Vancouver International airport. | Liang Sen/Xinhua via Getty Images This past month I,...

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Imagine enjoying a customer service experience

The weirdest thing happened to me recently. I contacted a customer service department and enjoyed it. I sent an email, heard back promptly, a...

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How the US shut the door on asylum-seekers

Asylum-seekers gather outside a US customs office in Tijuana, Mexico, shortly after President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January 2025. | Ro...