The world is hooked on junk food: how big companies pull it off
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The astonishing life and music of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the Ethiopian nun who’s died at 99
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Gender-affirming care has a long history in the US – and not just for transgender people
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What’s at stake as protests rock Israel: 3 essential reads on democracy, security and human rights
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A friend who’s more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens’ mental health
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Breast cancer: progestogen-only and combined birth control both increase risk – here’s what you need to know
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Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you’ve lived, but it’s tricky to measure
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Prosecuting Russians for abducting Ukrainian children will require a high bar of evidence – and won’t guarantee the children can come back home
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Tennessee’s drag ban rehashes old culture war narratives
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Parental leave: offer dads proper benefits and they will take time off to care for their children
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