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SNL’s cold open pokes fun at white Americans’ optimism about Chauvin trial outcome

"He’s a white cop in Minnesota so I’m going to guess probation with pay, tops."

By Zeeshan Aleem

Supreme Court rules against California’s Covid-19 restrictions on grounds of religious liberty

The court rules that Bible study groups should be able to gather in private homes if commercial spaces are open.

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Northern Ireland is experiencing some of the worst violence it’s seen in 8 years. Here’s why.

Brexit and suspicions of favoritism are fueling a conflict that has been simmering for years despite peace accords.

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The Amazon union vote is over. Here’s what happens now.

Whether or not the union’s challenge in Bessemer fails, Amazon will face labor battles elsewhere.

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How America’s one-click obsession is warping the future of work

Alec MacGillis on Amazon and the hidden costs of its dominance.

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Michigan’s governor wants voluntary efforts to curb severe coronavirus outbreak

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s actions fly in the face of mandatory restrictions she instituted last year.

By Zeeshan Aleem

What a fair climate target looks like for the US, the largest historical carbon emitter

Biden is about to announce a new 2030 climate target. Will it go far enough?

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Biden’s Supreme Court reform commission won’t fix anything

The president’s new commission has a lot of fans — in the Federalist Society.

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