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Newyork
What Happened to Kate Cox Is Tragic, and Completely Expected
Many people were shocked when the Texas Supreme Court intervened recently to stop Kate Cox from getting an abortion in the state — an abortion needed to protect her health and future fertility after her fetus was diagnosed with a severe fetal anomaly ...
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US
Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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Strong Economic Data ‘Could Warrant’ Higher Rates, Fed Chair Says
The Federal Reserve may need to do more if growth remains hot or if the labor market stops cooling, Jerome H. Powell said in a speech.
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How to Protect Your Retirement From Nagging Inflation
Social Security’s cost of living adjustment, coming next week, helps retirees keep up with their bills, but there are other strategies for coping.
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Consider Bonds
Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our columnist says.
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Climate Shocks Are Making Parts of America Uninsurable. It Just Got Worse.
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas.
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Pregnancy and Covid: What Women Need to Know
A pregnant woman is more likely to develop serious Covid-19 and to die of it. Several factors amplify the risks.
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Newyork
Elizabeth Warren: We Can Prevent More Bank Failures
No one should be mistaken about what unfolded over the past few days in the U.S. banking system: These recent bank failures are the direct result of leaders in Washington weakening the financial rules. In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis ...
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World
Global Declines in Maternal Mortality Have Stalled
Death rates in the United States have increased in recent years, as they have in Europe, the W.H.O. reported.
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Newyork
Biology Is Dangerously Outpacing Policy
The original source of the coronavirus pandemic remains unconfirmed. While it was likely the result of a spillover from animals to humans, a lab origin cannot be ruled out. Given the uncertainty, additional scrutiny on research with pathogens that ...
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