Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Parents are going into debt and adjusting their work schedules to make sure their kids have care this summer.
Tech Insider : Politics
Joe Biden, Senator Warner, and Senator Jerry Nadler
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leonid Shteyn. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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Professor Barry Smith used to work with companies creating ultra-processed foods but stopped when he became more aware of the health risks.
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Vaishali Gauba was given a work visa in Canada after moving there in 2022.
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McDonald's whole thing is that it is not some beacon of health.
Tech Insider : Style
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Four years after it became LVMH's biggest acquisition ever, Tiffany & Co. is bouncing back thanks to upgraded products and store renovations.
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Mr and Mrs Madalena
Daniel Pietschnig and Jessica Madalena fell victim to a scammer who swindled them out of a $32,430 down payment.