James Watson Saw the True Form of DNA. Then It Blinded Him.

James Watson’s legacy is a cautionary tale against letting a profound discovery shape your entire worldview.

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A Family Fell for a Rent-A-Bank Scheme. Now They Are Facing Foreclosure.

Predatory lenders often take part in schemes that enable them to circumvent state lending laws and charge borrowers sky-high interest rates.

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They Got Low Mortgage Rates During the Pandemic. Now They Can’t Move.

Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.

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Matthew Belloni Is Yelling ‘Iceberg!’ on the Hollywood Titanic

Matthew Belloni has grabbed the movie industry’s attention by saying they’re about to sink.

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Epstein Emails Reveal a Lost New York

The disgraced financier’s recently released documents are steeped in a clubby world that is all but gone.

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Homeland Security Department Shifts Its Focus to Immigration Crackdown

The Department of Homeland Security was established to keep Americans safe. Under President Trump, it has so shifted its focus to illegal immigration that other aspects of its mission are suffering.

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China Escalates Japan Feud With Island Patrols and Warnings to Citizens

China sent Coast Guard ships near disputed islands and warned travelers and students about safety risks in Japan. The escalation is over comments on Taiwan by Japan’s new prime minister.

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UN Climate Summit in Brazil Brings Tourism and Change to Belém’s Ver-o-Peso Market

A market central to a Brazilian port city’s culture and cuisine got a makeover for the U.N. Climate Change Conference. The results have thrilled some, but angered others.

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The Unlikely Mother of a Movement, on a Hunger Strike to Avenge Her Son

Since her son was killed with 15 others in a railway station collapse in Serbia, Dijana Hrka has become the face of widespread anti-government protests.

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What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday

Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.

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