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In response to pressure from parents, politicians in Switzerland and elsewhere are considering social media bans. But teens say that won’t solve the problem.
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Who doesn’t want to be Best in Show? But all those who compete in talent and skill contests prove themselves to be a breed apart.
Decoder Replay: Can Britain’s bridge to Europe be rebuilt?
Back in 2016, a slim majority of British citizens voted to exit the European Union. A decade later, “Brexit” has made a far bigger majority of people unhappy.
Decoder Replay: What does citizenship mean?
Depending on how nine justices decide a landmark court case, children born in the United States next year might, or might not, be U.S. citizens.
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Decoder Replay: Why be judged?
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Where could you find popes, snakes and soccer players all in one place? On the pages of News Decoder this past year. Explore our most-read stories of 2025.
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As we approach the coming year, let’s look back on the past year and see that it wasn’t all gloom and doom.