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TODAY'S BIG QUESTION - Did a federal snafu break college admissions? May 1 is usually a big day for college admissions. But this year, it was "marred by the federal government's botched rollout" of its new financial aid application," said The Associated Press. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was overhauled to make it "simpler and shorter." But a ...
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The secretive practice of 'catch-and-kill' tabloid journalism -- The Explainer -- Outlets such as the National Enquirer have become infamous for using the practice15 hours ago
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The complicated problem of banning menthol cigarettes -- The Explainer -- Banning menthol smokes will save lives, public health officials say. But this is an election year.1 day ago
Baby Reindeer: will armchair detectives spell the end for 'true story' dramas? -- Talking Point -- Richard Gadd's Netflix hit renews focus on 'slippery ethics around true crime' as fans become internet sleuths1 day ago
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French schools and the scourge of teenage violence -- Talking Point -- Gabriel Attal announces 'bold' intervention to tackle rise in violent incidents3 days ago
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The growing US movement to end child marriages -- Under the Radar -- Practice is 'surprisingly widespread' but only 12 states have so far banned it17 hours ago
Ghost kitchens are pulling a disappearing act -- under the radar -- The delivery-only trend is failing to live up to the hype built up during the pandemic1 day ago
Boy Scouts changes name to Scouting America -- Speed Read -- The organization is rebranding, citing inclusivity7 hours ago
US pauses Israel bomb shipment amid Rafah rift -- Speed Read -- The Biden administration has concerns about Israel launching a full-scale assault on Rafah7 hours ago
Trump's partly stormy day in court -- Speed Read -- Porn actress Stormy Daniels testified in graphic detail about her 2006 encounter with the former president7 hours ago
Prince Harry returns to mark 10 years of Invictus - but he won't see the King -- Speed Read -- Duke of Sussex will not see his father during London visit 'due to His Majesty's full programme'11 hours ago
Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: how real is the feud? -- In the spotlight -- Beef between Californian rapper and Canadian hip-hop star goes 'nuclear' with diss tracks full of serious allegations -- By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK8 hours ago
'Trump's Tahoe tryst' -- Today's Newspapers -- A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages -- By The Week Staff11 hours ago
In the fold with Gergei Erdei -- The Blend -- Artist explains his foray into precious folding screens -- By Mary Cleary11 hours ago
Take Versailles home with Trudon -- The Blend -- With a new line of home fragrances Trudon pays homage to palace's famous gardens -- By Felix Bischof11 hours ago
In what countries is assisted dying legal or in consideration for being made legal? -- In the spotlight -- More countries are granting more people the right to die -- By Devika Rao, The Week US15 hours ago
The Week Unwrapped: Why is the world running low on blood? -- Podcast -- Scientists believe universal donor blood is within reach - plus, the row over an immersive D-Day simulation, and an Ozempic faux pas -- By The Week Staff15 hours ago