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What scientists are learning about kids and Covid-19 infection

Several new studies are deepening our understanding of infection and transmission in kids, but there’s still a lot we don’t know.

By Lois Parshley

The 6 most interesting Michigan races to watch in Tuesday’s primary

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing off against a Democratic primary challenger on Tuesday.

By Ella Nilsen

Cori Bush wants to be the next progressive to upset a sitting congressman. Today’s her shot.

Missouri voters go to the polls today, as a generational fight is brewing in St. Louis.

By Ian Millhiser

Arizona’s primaries could provide a hint as to whether Democrats can take the Senate

Here are three races to watch in Arizona’s primary election on August 4.

By German Lopez

The TikTok-Microsoft-Trump drama, explained

Trump says he isn’t banning the app — for now — because he’s open to having Microsoft buy it instead.

By Shirin Ghaffary

The best $295 I ever spent: Spanish classes as a Latina in Trump’s America

The uneven Spanish I’d carried with me since childhood no longer felt like enough.

By Maria Teresa Hart

Alabama’s and Mississippi’s troubling Covid-19 curves, briefly explained

National Covid-19 cases appear to be plateauing, but new hot spots are emerging.

By Dylan Scott

Last week the US wanted to break up Big Tech. Now it’s trying to supersize it.

The TikTok/Microsoft deal — if it happens — will make it harder to shrink Facebook or Google. Do you think Donald Trump cares about that?

By Peter Kafka

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Who’s “Karen?” And what’s BIPOC?

A Washington Post columnist named Karen explains her feelings about “Karen.” A University of Arizona linguist named Sonja explains BIPOC and the capitalization of “Black” and “White.”

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Scientists say the coronavirus is airborne. Here’s what that means.

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By Matthew Yglesias August 3

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By Rebecca Jennings August 3

Kansas, of all places, is shaping up to be an important 2020 battleground

By Dylan Scott August 3

“The end of arms control as we know it”

By Alex Ward August 3

Polls: Biden and Trump are nearly tied in North Carolina and Georgia

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Covid-19 is exposing inequalities in college sports. Now athletes are demanding change.

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As coronavirus cases increase worldwide, an Australian state is imposing tough new restrictions

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Lawmakers still “not close” to a coronavirus stimulus deal, a day after $600 federal relief expired

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The US ambassador to Brazil reportedly asked Brazilian officials to help Trump’s reelection

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The Boston Marathon bomber’s death sentence has been overturned

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Why QAnon is here to stay

QAnon was born and perpetuated on the internet. What is it and why is it dangerous?

The Supreme Court just handed Trump a big victory regarding his border wall

By Ian Millhiser August 1

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A 17-year-old has been charged with 30 felonies over the big celebrity Twitter hack

By Sara Morrison July 31

Meet the African goddess at the center of Beyoncé’s Black Is King

By Constance Grady July 31

Black Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African glory

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Coronavirus: The debate over reopening America’s schools

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By Joss Fong July 31

The NYPD unit that snatched a protester off the street has been accosting people for years

By Katelyn Burns July 31

Is pulling US troops from Germany really a “gift to Russia”?

By Conor Murray July 31

States are scrambling to stop a slow-motion 2020 election disaster

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Scientists have backed away from the worst-case climate scenario — and the best one too

By Umair Irfan July 31

Taylor Swift is the millennial Bruce Springsteen

By Emily VanDerWerff July 31

America’s democracy is failing. Here’s why.

By Ian Millhiser July 31

America is now a Covid-19 hot spot

By German Lopez July 31

How some Black Americans are finding solace in African spirituality

By Nylah Burton July 31

We train police to be warriors — and then send them out to be social workers

The fatal mismatch at the heart of American policing.

By Roge Karma July 31

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By Luke Winkie July 31