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World
Evan Stark, 82, Dies; Broadened Understanding of Domestic Violence
He and his wife wrote pioneering studies; he used the term “coercion control” to describe psychological and physical dominance by abusers.
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Business
A Looming Question for Paramount’s Board: How to Navigate Shari Redstone
The board of directors has to walk a fine line, looking out for investors without running afoul of Ms. Redstone, the company’s most influential shareholder.
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World
How to Stop Our High-Tech Equipment From Arming Russia and China
The U.S. government’s efforts to stop Russia and China from using American equipment to boost their defense sectors has resulted in tough rules — but leaky enforcement. As a result, American-made tools keep turning up in Russian missile factories and ...
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World
As A.I.-Controlled Killer Drones Become Reality, Nations Debate Limits
Worried about the risks of robot warfare, some countries want new legal constraints, but the U.S. and other major powers are resistant.
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Politics
Gene Therapy May Offer Birth Control for Cats
A small study uses genetic engineering with the goal of curbing vast stray feline populations.
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Business
America’s Inflation Antihero Gets a Makeover
As the Fed fights inflation with a wary eye on the 1970s, some are arguing that Arthur Burns, the Fed chair at the time, gets too bad a rap.
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Real Estate
Unwanted Connection: Who Has Control of Your Smart Home?
The proliferation of devices creates more opportunities for people to lose access or power over aspects of the home.
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