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Why America’s Israel-Palestine debate is broken — and how to fix it

It’s time to take back the Israel-Palestine debate from the radicals on both sides.

Challengers is the best thing that could happen to polyamory

The relationship style has been the topic of talky articles and books. Finally, it’s the sexiest element of the year’s sexiest movie.

How rioting farmers unraveled Europe’s ambitious climate plan

Road-clogging, manure-dumping farmers reveal the paradox at the heart of EU agriculture.

You could soon get cash for a delayed flight

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What the backlash to student protests over Gaza is really about

The Columbia protests and the debate over pro-Palestinian college students, explained.

Why we can’t stop talking about age gaps

From The Idea of You to viral essays, the discourse is rarely about the people inside the relationships.

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Paramount’s looking for a deal they can’t refuse

Media behemoth Paramount Global is struggling. Stock prices are down. The CEO was just ousted. And the head of this family business is ready to cash out. Puck’s Matthew Belloni explains what comes next.

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