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Western sanctions catch up with Russia’s wartime economy

The establishment of a new council to coordinate military supplies reflects the Kremlin's grave concerns over the economy.

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Unproven treatments put patients at risk of potentially harmful health effects as well as having their hopes dashed and their wallets emptied.

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Older Japanese men, lost in the kitchen, turn to housework school

Retired, widowed or divorced, the men's lament is the same: They know little about cooking or basic housekeeping. In an aging country, that's a problem.

By Marina Lopes and Julia Inuma

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It’s not your imagination: Shopping on Amazon has gotten worse

The first page of Amazon results includes an average of about nine sponsored listings — twice as many as Walmart displays, four times as many as Target.

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Western sanctions catch up with Russia’s wartime economy

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Democrats battle over 2024 nomination calendar as Biden weighs options

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Deadly Xinjiang fire stokes discontent over China’s covid restrictions

Videos show firetrucks parked at a distance from the blaze in Urumqi, leading to questions about whether China's coronavirus restrictions worsened the tragedy.

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