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Yahoo News 360Big Tech on trial: What's at stake in the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon?
Federal regulators have accused the e-commerce giant of using illegal anti-competitive practices. The future of the digital economy could hinge on the outcome.
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Why experts say two-parent families are the key to fighting inequality
The U.S. has the highest rate of single parenthood anywhere in the world. Some researchers say family structure is an underappreciated source of many of America's thorniest problems.
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Iran prisoner exchange: How much is an American's freedom worth?
The Biden administration agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in funds to secure the release of five Americans held captive in Iran. Was it worth the hefty price tag?
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Religious charter schools are the latest front in the battle over 'school choice'
Oklahoma wants to create the country's first faith-based charter school. Critics say it would threaten public education and chip away at the separation of church and state.
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Student loan payments are starting again. How will it affect the economy?
With a three-year pause set to end next month, experts are divided on whether the economy resuming loan payments will hamper growth or put the economy back on a more sustainable trajectory.
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Will cracking down on Airbnb help ease the housing crisis?
Cities across the country are imposing strict limits on the types of homes that are allowed to be offered for short-term rentals, but critics say the rules won't actually make housing any more affordable.
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Why is it so hard to find a public bathroom in the U.S.?
Public potty panic is something of a universal human experience, but it’s a problem Americans deal with a lot more often than people in other countries.
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Can the insurance industry survive climate change?
Climate-fueled disasters have shattered the business model that used to support the property insurance industry, leaving the most vulnerable parts of the country on the brink of becoming uninsurable.
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Trump wants his mug shot to be a badge of honor. Will it help him or haunt him?
The photo instantly became one of the defining images of our political era, but its still unclear how it might influence the former president's political prospects or his legacy.
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Retailers say shoplifting is a $100B problem. Not everyone is convinced.
Major brick-and-mortar stores claim a surge in theft is dramatically hurting their bottom lines, but skeptics say the numbers used to make that case don't add up.
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Reality TV stars want better pay, too. Here's why some are ready to fight for it.
With Hollywood at a standstill, some of the biggest reality stars are calling for fundamental shift in the balance of power inside unscripted entertainment.
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Should Biden be getting more credit for his massive climate bill?
The president spearheaded the biggest investment in green energy in the nation's history. Most voters still don't approve of how he's handling climate change.
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Some Hawaii locals want tourists to stay away for good. Do they have a point?
The devastating fire on Maui has drawn renewed attention to the longstanding debate over whether the economic benefits of tourism in the state outweigh the harms it causes.
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Should cities dismantle homeless camps?
So-called tent cities can be dangerous and unhealthy, but many activists say breaking them up causes even more harm to people who are already living on the brink.
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Could psychedelics usher in a mental health revolution?
Trials pairing drugs like MDMA and magic mushrooms with traditional therapy have shown remarkable benefits for people struggling with depression, PTSD, addiction and other conditions.
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'Oppenheimer' reignites debate: Was the U.S. justified in dropping atomic bombs on Japan?
Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, the blockbuster film has added new fuel to a disagreement that's been called “the most controversial issue in American history.”
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Would Trump be making a mistake by skipping the GOP debates?
The former president holds a substantial lead over his Republican rivals, but would he risk losing it if he passes on the the chance to take them on face-to-face?
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The truth about ultraprocessed foods may be ultracomplicated
Heavliy-manipulated food products have been linked to a long list of health problems, but experts are divided over whether it's wise to focus on how foods are made rather than what they're made of.
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Will over-the-counter birth control be a game changer for reproductive health?
Oral contraceptives will soon be available without a prescription for the first time, but cost and lack of options could mean many Americans will still struggle to access it.
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Should the U.S. be sending cluster bombs to Ukraine?
Ukraine says it needs American cluster munitions to defeat Russia, but the weapons leave behind "bomblets" that can kill civilians decades after they were first dropped.