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The controversy over Gaza’s death toll, explained

Revised data from the health ministry turned into a debate about the war’s human cost. That death toll remains devastating.

Blood, flames, and horror movies: The evocative imagery of King Charles’s portrait

The furor over the painting points to the Crown’s larger problems.

Why a GOP governor’s pardon of a far-right murderer is so chilling

A Texas man who killed a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020 was pardoned yesterday. Here’s what it says about politics in 2024.

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Company insiders explain why safety-conscious employees are leaving.

The video where Diddy appears to attack Cassie — and the allegations against him — explained 

New footage seems to confirm some details of his ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit, as other cases against the rapper continue.

Why the US built a pier to get aid into Gaza

And why it’s not nearly enough.

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