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Tesla shareholders voted on Thursday for a record-breaking pay package that could exceed $45 billion for CEO Elon Musk, highlighting a decades-long dilemma: How much should CEOs be paid? Also: today’s stories, including low voter turnout in Iran, India’s new coalition government, and suspicion around urban tree-planting initiatives. Join the Monito…
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The Supreme Court’s ruling on an abortion drug today was a narrow, procedural one. But it has big consequences, and shows that it’s hard for the justices to leave abortion questions entirely to states and elected representatives. Also: today’s stories, including former President Trump’s first Capitol visit since Jan. 6, the Taliban’s new pals, and …
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War is often portrayed as a man’s world. But in Ukraine women are providing leadership with their own unique courage and expertise. Also: today’s stories, including the Guatemalan President’s attempt to fight corruption, Lebanese Christians caught between Hezbollah and Israel, and English Ph.D.s training AI bots. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield…
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Tuesday’s guilty verdict against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is the first-ever criminal conviction of a sitting U.S. president’s son. It came on a firearms-purchasing charge that’s unusual for someone not accused of other criminal activity. Also: today’s stories, including a “continuity election” in the EU, Pakistan’s reckoning with its former…
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After a dam in southern Ukraine blew up a year ago, scientists believed it would leave disastrous environmental damage. Actually, the ecosystem is fighting back while residents seem to be struggling. Also: today’s stories, including emotion in both Israel and Gaza after Israeli hostages were brought home, Hunter Biden’s trial amid his father’s elec…
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On the east bank of the Dnieper river, Ukraine’s army is holding off Russian troops. With western arms on the way, the tide may turn yet. Also: today’s stories, including housing for First Nation people in Vancouver, organ grinders adapt to a more modern Mexico City, and Blue cities in Red states struggle with enforcing strict gun laws. Join the Mo…
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Climate scientist Patrick Brown admitted in a Free Press interview that he framed his findings not to reflect the truth, but to fit within what he described as the climate alarmist storyline. Climate advocates skewered his critique of the culture surround his work. Also: today’s stories, including how rising sea temperatures are affecting the earth…
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School districts nationwide are struggling financially, with challenges including everything from expiring pandemic financial aid packages to declining birth rates. No matter what decisions school districts take to stay afloat, one issue remains the same: a lack of trust. Also: today’s stories, including a preview of this year’s European Parliament…
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At a funeral for a Hezbollah commander, fighters share thoughts on the Israel-Hamas war — and the high price they and their families are willing to pay to defeat Israel. Also: today’s stories, including a look into India’s election by the numbers, why some low-income, treeless communities distrust efforts to plant trees, and how Paris is attempting…
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Israel’s sense of isolation is deepening as its war against Hamas in Gaza drags on. Its liberal residents not on board with Netanyahu's policies keep up their protests. Also: today’s stories, including Mexico’s new president has her work cut out for her, South Africa is led by a new government for the first time since Apartheid, and a Dr. Fauci hea…
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