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Georgia's clampdown on criticism — journalists and activists face punishment for social media posts Ellsworth Toohey

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military Rich tech bros bypass military training to secure high-ranking positions Ellsworth Toohey

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economics Someone has to pay: Powell calls out Trump's inflation games Jason Weisberger

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tesla Tesla idling its Texas "Gigafactory," again Jason Weisberger

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