The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing....
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5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Red...
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Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in comp...
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Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?...
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Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of ...
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A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her...
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Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the...
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These are some of the last pristine ocean ecosystems. Now, they're losing protections
The largest conservation areas in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean, where tiny islands are epicenters of biodiversity. The Trump administration is no...
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House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduc...
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