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Archives for October 2019

Politics
Salvadorans on TPS will now be able to stay in the US for another yearSalvadorans on TPS will now be able to stay in the US for another year
Politics

The Trump administration struck a deal that also increases immigration enforcement in El Salvador.

By Nicole Narea
Science
THC products were involved in many of the vaping-related illness deaths, officials sayTHC products were involved in many of the vaping-related illness deaths, officials say
Science

Eighty-four percent of people who died in the outbreak used THC products, according to an analysis of a subset of patients.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
The NRA just called its own video network “distasteful and racist”The NRA just called its own video network “distasteful and racist”
Politics

But the advertising firm that built NRATV says the NRA is “self destructing.”

By Jane Coaston
“Jackpot”: Inside the US military raid to kill ISIS leader Baghdadi
Defense & Security

It was always going to be a complicated operation, but the US military — and a dog — pulled it off.

By Alex Ward
Politics
The debate over chanting “lock him up” at Trump, explainedThe debate over chanting “lock him up” at Trump, explained
Politics

Is it a troubling sign of deteriorating political norms — or is it absolutely called for?

By Andrew Prokop
Gender
NBC will now let former employees talk about sexual harassment. Critics say that’s not enough.NBC will now let former employees talk about sexual harassment. Critics say that’s not enough.
Gender

This is the problem with nondisclosure agreements.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
World Politics
Brexiteer to second referendum: a handy Brexit glossaryBrexiteer to second referendum: a handy Brexit glossary
World Politics

The terms you need to know to understand the EU-UK divorce.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
The beauty of Lodge 49, a working-class mirror image of HBO’s SuccessionThe beauty of Lodge 49, a working-class mirror image of HBO’s Succession
Culture

The end of history has plenty of sunny days on AMC’s low-key charmer of a drama.

By Emily St. James
World Politics
The new Brexit deadline will be January 31The new Brexit deadline will be January 31
World Politics

The EU agrees to delay the UK exit another three months.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
2020 Obamacare premiums are on track for smallest increases ever2020 Obamacare premiums are on track for smallest increases ever
Politics

In many of the states that have aggressively intervened to support their insurance markets, Obamacare rates are going to be lower next year.

By Dylan Scott
Explainers
The complicated story around Rep. Katie Hill, explainedThe complicated story around Rep. Katie Hill, explained
Explainers

The first-term Democrat is resigning after being accused of improper relationships, and says nude photos of her were leaked without her consent.

By Anna North
Politics
Trump was on the receiving end of “lock him up” chants at the World SeriesTrump was on the receiving end of “lock him up” chants at the World Series
Politics

The president probably thought his World Series experience would be a bit better.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Rep. Katie Hill resigns after allegations of improper relationshipsRep. Katie Hill resigns after allegations of improper relationships
Politics

The allegations were accompanied by the publication of nude photos; Hill has taken legal action against outlets that shared the images.

By Sean Collins
Technology
85 percent of WeWork’s white-collar employees don’t think Adam Neumann’s $1.7 billion exit package is fair85 percent of WeWork’s white-collar employees don’t think Adam Neumann’s $1.7 billion exit package is fair
Technology

Half of those employees fear they’ll be laid off, according to a Recode survey of users on a workplace discussion app.

By Rani Molla
Explainers
Missouri could lose its last abortion clinic. Its fate will be decided this week.Missouri could lose its last abortion clinic. Its fate will be decided this week.
Explainers

The state could become the first without an abortion clinic since Roe v. Wade.

By Anna North