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Why Instagram users are hiding their photos
Instagram grids increasingly have zero photos. Young people are driving this trend by prioritizing fleeting and private engaging over permanent interactions.
What Kind Of Insurance Do Members Of Congress Get, And How Do They Pay For It?
Many people believe they get free health care — they don't. Many others say they should have to buy plans through the Affordable Care Act — they do.
What Is The Alternative Minimum Tax?
The release of two pages of President Trump's 2005 tax return this week has drawn attention to the tax.
Washington Town Sues OxyContin Maker Claiming It Failed To Stop Illegal Sales
The result, according to officials in Everett, Washington, was an epidemic of opioid drug addiction and crime that continues to plague the city.
Federal Reserve Expected To Raise Interest Rates Today
It would be the third increase since December 2015, when rates were raised for the first time in nearly a decade.
One Historian On The Importance Of Presidential Credibility
From claims of voter fraud to wiretapping, President Trump has made a number of statements for which he has no evidence.