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How the Brazilian election could destabilize a divided country

A loss by President Jair Bolsanaro could cause chaos. But experts say a coup is unlikely.

By Ellen Ioanes

3 questions that will determine the future of Ukraine’s fight against Russia

The underdog made a comeback. Now, here’s what Ukraine needs to sustain its victories.

By Jonathan Guyer

Elon Musk’s texts offer a rare glimpse at the billionaire boys’ club

Messages released in Twitter’s lawsuit against the Tesla founder show some of the nation’s wealthiest people offered support and even cash to buy the platform, as some users expressed dismay.

By Whizy Kim

The UK’s growing economic crisis, explained

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss introduced a massive tax cut package — and triggered a currency crisis.

By Ellen Ioanes

The Bros and cons of being a huge, gay Hollywood rom-com

Bros wants to be a gay love story that doesn’t play it straight.

By Alex Abad-Santos

A better solution to Florida’s hurricane problem

Coral reefs can protect coastal cities from deadly floods, if only we keep them alive.

By Benji Jones

Who built Marilyn Monroe?

Marilyn Monroe was an artist. Her magnum opus was her own image.

By Constance Grady

Putin’s desperate attempt to annex parts of Ukraine

"These are all just gestures made out of weakness because he’s losing on the ground."

By Jen Kirby

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Brett Favre and the Mississippi welfare fraud

An extraordinary case of fraud is unfolding in Mississippi, where a chummy cadre of nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and professional athletes redirected tens of millions in welfare funds toward their own pet projects. Mississippi Today’s Anna Wolfe explains.

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