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Science & Technology

The US achieved a major nuclear fusion breakthrough–but obstacles remain. Here’s why fusion power may still be decades out of reach

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World News

The difficult math of a prisoner swap: Why did the US trade Viktor Bout, a notorious arms dealer, for Brittney Griner?

Health

Half of US adults say they had COVID-19, but only a fraction were officially diagnosed, new research shows

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Law

Here’s how the Supreme Court is likely to rule on Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan

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Science & Technology

So far, Elon Musk’s ‘Twitter Files’ amount to ‘a tempest in a teapot,’ expert says

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Law

The Department of Homeland Security, ‘not set up for success,’ navigates rocky 20 years. How are things today?

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World News

What do this year’s record-setting Black Friday and Cyber Monday tell us about how consumers are feeling in this economy?

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Health

Are combined COVID-flu vaccines, or universal flu shots, really a good idea? Here’s what you need to know

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu asks Northeastern students to tackle urban problems, help mentor city youth

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World News

Democrats defy ‘strong historical forces,’ but why was that surprising? Here are the key takeaways from Election Day

Law

Inflation, the economy, climate change, racism: Which issues matter most to voters on Election Day?

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Society & Culture

To charge, or not to charge? Can Elon Musk right the ship at Twitter by tapping into users’ pockets?