Upshot: Questions answered on big bill

Upshot: Questions answered on big bill

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The Upshot

July 7, 2025

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9 Questions About the Republican Megabill, Answered

Who benefits, and who gets hurt? How much does it really add to the debt? And what’s the deal with Alaska?

By Alicia Parlapiano and Margot Sanger-Katz

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Where Are the Men in Boys’ Lives?

Jobs working with children are largely done by women, leaving many boys, especially in low-income areas, with few men as role models.

By Claire Cain Miller

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