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Officials Knew of Problems at Building That Caught Fire in South Africa
An extensive paper trail reveals that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the derelict building where 76 people died in a fire this week.
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New Evidence in 2014 Mass Kidnapping of Students in Iguala, Mexico
The Mexican police, military officers and others secretly colluded with a cartel that kidnapped 43 students, a case unsolved after nearly a decade. Wiretaps show just how much the authorities helped the cartel behind the mass abduction, and what led to it.
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Democracy in Bangladesh Is Quietly Being Crushed
The most active rivals to the country’s ruling party face dozens, even hundreds, of court cases each, paralyzing the opposition as a crucial election approaches.
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A Crackdown on Free Speech in Jordan
A satirical Arabic website, much like The Onion, poked fun at a royal wedding in Jordan in June. Not long after, it was blocked. “We’re totally backsliding,” said one cartoonist in the kingdom.
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25 Creative Ways to Spruce Up Your Home on a Budget
Your home is your haven. It’s a place to relax, unwind, and escape the outside world. But sometimes, even your sanctuary can start to feel a little stale. If you’re looking for some new life to inject into your home but don’t want to break the bank, try one (or all!) of these 25 creative…
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The Glamorous, Lonely Lives of Private Chefs
More cooks are pursuing careers in cooking for wealthy clients, but the glitz that makes it into viral TikTok videos isn’t always the whole picture.
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‘Remarkable discovery’ as intact 1881 shipwreck found in Wisconsin waters
Maritime historians in Wisconsin have discovered the 156-year-old Trinidad schooner near Algoma. The grain-carrying vessel sank in Lake Michigan in 1881.
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9 late summer recipes to celebrate the end of the season
It’s still summer, so enjoy these recipes before the season’s over.
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How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority
How one of Montana’s top elected officials made banning the app a top priority, putting the state at the center of a geopolitical storm.
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How Some Iranian Americans View Education and Financial Success
Many Iranian Americans say their families place a high premium on education — sometimes at the expense of early financial independence — potentially complicating their financial futures.