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January 16, 2025

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What Happened to Enrollment at Top Colleges After Affirmative Action Ended

Three findings from the first class to enter college without race-conscious admissions.

By Aatish Bhatia, Ben Blatt, Francesca Paris, Alicia Parlapiano and Eve Washington

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More Americans Than Ever Are Living in Wildfire Areas. L.A. Is No Exception.

Fierce winds and months of drought set the conditions for the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, but the growth of housing in fire-prone areas also played a major role.

By Mira Rojanasakul and Brad Plumer

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

House of Representatives voted to re-elect House Speaker Mike Johnson to lead the 119th Congress by a razor-thin margin.

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How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem

Proportional representation could help restore American democracy.

By Jesse Wegman and Lee Drutman

An illustration of several small figures interacting with various larger, symbolic objects including: a pair of lips, a bottle of soap, headphones, a bed, an apple, a cup of coffee and a clock.

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35 Simple Health Tips Experts Swear By

They’re surprising, and surprisingly effective. And they’ll help you feel better every single day.

By Amanda Schupak

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