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Why 2023 has been the year of strikes and labor movements
The Explainer From Hollywood to auto factories, workers are taking to the picket lines
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10 things you need to know today: October 7, 2023
Daily Briefing Israel 'at war' with Hamas following deadly surprise attack, Chuck Schumer leads bipartisan congressional delegation to China, and more
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Guide to Sedona, Arizona
A sanctuary for nature lovers, Sedona offers a relaxing escape
By Catherine Garcia Published
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10 things you need to know today: October 1, 2023
Daily Briefing Government shutdown avoided as Congress passes temporary funding bill, Supreme Court to begin new term as major cases await, and more
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Government shutdown avoided as Congress passes temporary funding bill
Speed Read The bill will fund the government through Nov. 17
By Justin Klawans Published
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10 things you need to know today: September 30, 2023
Daily Briefing Government shutdown looms after failed House vote, California Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90, and more
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22 of America's most unexpectedly banned books
In Depth From "Harriet the Spy" to "Little Red Riding Hood," these books have all fallen afoul of censors
By The Week Staff Last updated
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10 things you need to know today: September 24, 2023
Daily Briefing Nagorno-Karabakh's Armenian population to leave region amid fears of persecution, Atlantic coast remains under flood warnings from Ophelia, and more
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10 things you need to know today: September 23, 2023
Daily Briefing Sen. Bob Menendez rejects calls to resign following indictment, Ukraine launches missile attack on occupied Crimean city, and more
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Could a US government shutdown harm Ukrainian war efforts?
Talking Point What could the effects of diminished American aid to Ukraine be?
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10 things you need to know today: September 17, 2023
Daily Briefing Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial, Kim Jong Un returning to North Korea after rare foreign trip to Russia, and more
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10 things you need to know today: September 16, 2023
Daily Briefing Ripple effects seen throughout auto industry as UAW strikes, Lee expected to bring flooding and storm winds to New England, and more
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The most famous prison breaks of all time
The Explainer Many people have escaped from behind bars over the decades
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10 things you need to know today: September 10, 2023
Daily Briefing Aftershock strikes Morocco as death toll rises, approval of new Covid shots likely coming within days, and more
By Justin Klawans Published
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