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The Last Sea Nomads Indonesia’s Bajo people once spent their entire lives on the water. But those traditions are quickly disappearing.
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The Homelessness Dilemma The Supreme Court has ruled that cities can arrest people for living on the street. Should they?
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Who’s Shrinking My Drink! Companies have long reduced product sizes without lowering prices. Why are more people starting to notice?
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