An investigation finds over half of the pills at Mexican pharmacies are counterfeit—meth is sold as Adderall, and many painkillers test positive for fentanyl. / Los Angeles Times A group that counts most House GOP among its members proposes cutting Social Security by raising the retirement age—and turning Medicare
The wars in Ukraine and Sudan have resulted in the largest annual increase in displaced people in decades. / The Guardian What happens now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Voting Rights Act? Election maps in the Deep South will likely be redrawn, which could flip House seats. / ProPublica Lydia
Investigating the effects of noise on health, reporters measure sounds in rural Mississippi, New York City, and suburban California and New Jersey. / The New York Times A real-time view of the subreddits now dark or read-only in protest of Reddit's decision to implement new API charges
Among the classified material Trump allegedly sought to hide: information on "potential vulnerabilities" for attacks on the US and allies. / The New Republic "Making a public case is part of what's going on here." Why the Trump indictment is unavoidably political. / The New York
The Trump indictment has been unsealed, revealing 37 felony counts, including violating the Espionage Act and attempting to obstruct the investigation. / POLITICO Related: The indictment document, annotated. / The New York Times The Trump-appointed judge assigned to the case ruled last year to grant Trump's request for a
The Justice Dept. plans to charge Trump over mishandling of classified documents—and possibly in South Florida, which could curtail potential legal challenges. / The Washington Post Parroting claims of voter fraud, right-wing groups in the US have targeted a system that actually helps identify cross-state voter fraud. / NPR
Smoke from Canadian wildfires causes New York to become the world's most polluted city. / Quartz An investigation finds Texas companies releasing 1.1 billion pounds of pollution beyond their permit limits since 2002. / Grist See also: "Mussel poop may help clear oceans of microplastics." / Science A
A dam in a Russian-controlled part of Ukraine gets blown up, unleashing torrents of water across the region. / The Economist A schedule for when European airports and trains are set to strike this summer. / The Points Guy French public television replaces traditional weather forecasts with weather-and-climate reports.
The NYPD has been experimenting with letting neighborhoods—not police—respond to low-level street crime. / The New York Times Sulking is unique in its role as an indirect communication device, the purpose of which is either a plea for help or a tool of manipulation. / Aeon An illustrated guide
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