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California water wars: A century of wrangling over Los Angeles’s water
The battle for California’s water pitted ranchers against water barons and still echoes today.
Published On 7 Mar 2025
Bollywood’s dirty secret: Paid reviews that are killing the industry
Bollywood’s murky side of paid reviews are part of system where fake praise, rate cards, threats and extortion thrive.
Published On 7 Mar 2025
‘Nothing left to lose’: Palestinians in Gaza respond to Trump’s warnings
The US president’s threats mean little to a population battered by 16 months of total war
Published On 7 Mar 2025
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Why are young adults less happy than ever before?
New study finds happiness increases with age and does not peak in youth, marking a major shift from the usual trajectory.
Published On 7 Mar 2025
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‘Cool head’: How Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum got Trump to halt some tariffs
Unlike Canada’s Trudeau, Sheinbaum has been more diplomatic while insisting on protecting Mexican interests. Here’s why.
Published On 6 Mar 2025

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Desperate circumstances caused by catastrophic flooding have led to a surge in the practice of marrying off young girls.