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Another Take: Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hold in Lebanon?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 28, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has taken effect, aiming to end more than a year of war in L ... Show More
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Are 'Buy Now, Pay Later' platforms trapping people in debt?
<p>"Buy now, pay later" has become a retail fixture seemingly overnight, and Cyber Monday is set to be its biggest sales day yet. But as &ldquo;pay in 4&rdquo; platforms offer customers freedom and flexibility, are they also opening the door to a wave of unregulated debt?</p> <p> ... Show More
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<p>Mass school kidnappings in northern Nigeria are back in the headlines as families beg the government to bring their children home. At the same time, President Donald Trump and US conservatives are accusing Nigeria of a &ldquo;Christian genocide.&rdquo; Is this really about rel ... Show More
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