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House Republicans joined Democrats in condemning Trump’s actions in Syria

Congress is pushing back on Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou

California’s deliberate blackouts were outrageous and harmful. They’re going to happen again.

The many causes and grim tidings of the state’s latest energy crisis.

By David Roberts

Netflix missed its subscriber numbers, again

This wasn’t as bad as Q2. But things are only going to get tougher as Disney, Apple, and more streamers show up.

By Peter Kafka

After losing more than $1 billion, GM makes a deal with striking workers

The longest auto workers’ strike in decades may soon be over.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell

The serious message behind Kim Jong Un’s silly horse photos

Yes it’s hilarious, but it’s no joke.

By Alex Ward

9 questions about Turkey, Syria, and the Kurds you were too embarrassed to ask

Trump took US troops out of northeastern Syria last week, and Turkey invaded.

By Jen Kirby

Trump told 6 falsehoods about Syria in 4 minutes

Here’s a fact-check of the president’s wild and outrageous Syria comments.

By Alex Ward

Amazon’s 1-day shipping is convenient — and terrible for the environment

Cheap single-use items, like $7 razors or a $4 makeup brush, now qualify for free shipping.

By Terry Nguyen

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By Alex Ward October 15

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