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Australia Wanted Facebook to Pay for News. Facebook Played Hardball. May 09, 2022

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Last year, Facebook blocked news pages to pre-empt Australian legislation that would force it to pay publishers for content. But it also took down the Facebook pages of non-news organizations like hospitals, emergency services and charities. Was the move inadvertent or a negotiating tactic? We talk to WSJ's Keach Hagey about what she learned.

Further Reading:

Facebook Deliberately Caused Havoc in Australia to Influence New Law, Whistleblowers Say

Further Listening:

The Facebook Files, a Podcast Series

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The Battle Over Reparations at Georgetown May 06, 2022

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In 1838, the Jesuits who founded Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved people to pay off the school's debts and keep the college afloat. Nearly 200 years later, the Jesuits want to make amends. But as Lee Hawkins explains, the path to racial healing can be a messy one.

Further Reading:

- For Georgetown, Jesuits and Slavery Descendants, Bid for Racial Healing Sours Over Reparations

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The Fight Over a Menthol Cigarette Ban May 05, 2022

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After decades of debate, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes. A researcher of the tobacco industry explains the benefits of a potential ban, and WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney explains why some want menthols to stay on the market.

Further Reading:

- FDA Advances Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

- Why Does the U.S. Want to Ban Menthol Cigarettes?

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Germany’s Difficult Breakup with Russian Energy May 04, 2022

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The European Union announced a proposal to ban purchases of Russian oil exports, after Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, dropped its opposition. WSJ’s Bojan Pancevski explains why Germany was such a holdout.

Further Reading:

-EU Proposes Ban on Russian Oil Imports, Sending Prices Higher

-Germany Drops Opposition to Embargo on Russian Oil

Further Listening:
-If Russia Invades Ukraine, Can the U.S. Deliver on Sanctions?

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The Potential End of Roe v. Wade May 03, 2022

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A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicates the court may be preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 precedent that established a constitutional right to an abortion. WSJ’s Brent Kendall explains what this could mean for women in America and why this is a significant moment in the history of the court.

Further Reading:

Supreme Court Is Investigating Leak of Draft Opinion Overruling Roe v. Wade

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How Inflation is Causing Americans to 'Unretire' May 02, 2022

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Economic data from March revealed a new trend: hundreds of thousands of Americans are "unretiring" and returning to the workforce. WSJ's Harriet Torry reports that rising inflation is making retirement unsustainable for many. We also hear from two retirees who have started looking for work.

Further Reading:

-Everything Costs More, and That's Disrupting Retirement for Many

Further Listening:

-Why Older Americans Are Fleeing the Workforce

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Why Airbnb Is Letting Employees Work Anywhere Apr 29, 2022

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As many companies evaluate how to return to the office, Airbnb announced a new ‘work-from-anywhere’ policy that will let its employees work remotely from 170 countries. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky explains how he arrived at the idea, and how the policy could serve as a blueprint for others companies.

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The Rise of the Yimbys Apr 28, 2022

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With rising housing prices and concerns about affordability, a new approach to solving the problem has emerged. Its answer is to build more housing of all types. Meet the Yimbys. WSJ’s Christine Mai-Duc explains the origins of the movement and how it's gaining traction around the country.

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Why Florida is Fighting with Walt Disney World Apr 27, 2022

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Governor Ron DeSantis revoked the theme park's self-governing privileges after Disney opposed Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" bill. WSJ's Robbie Whelan explains the fight that led to this decision and what it might mean for one of the state’s largest employers.

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Afghanistan’s Desperation Economy Apr 26, 2022

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Afghanistan is dealing with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, which has accelerated since the Taliban took power. Jobs are scarce, the nation’s suffering a devastating drought and Afghans are going hungry. As WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen explains, Afghans are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to survive, such as selling kidneys.

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