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Understand the world better with our primers and pointers about the news.

Understand the world better with our primers and pointers about the news.

  1. How Many People Have Been Killed in ISIS Attacks Around the World

    Über 650 Westeuropäer wurden bei Angriffen getötet, die vom Islamischen Staat ausgeführt oder inspiriert wurden

    By Karen Yourish, Derek Watkins, Tom Giratikanon and Jasmine C. Lee

     

  2. What New Rules on Retirement Savings Mean for Investors

    Some answers to common questions about the Labor Department’s new rules.

    By Tara Siegel Bernard

     

  3. Monetary Policy

    Interview With a Fed Dissident: The Sole Vote to Raise Interest Rates

    Esther George has repeatedly cautioned that the central bank is trying too hard to stimulate growth.

    By Binyamin Appelbaum

     

  4. The 2016 Race

    If Cruz Keeps This Pace, Trump Won’t Get a Majority of Delegates

    Ted Cruz’s gains among moderate voters in Wisconsin could signal a turning point in the race.

    By Nate Cohn

     

  5. Talk

    Michael Botticelli Is Not in Favor of Legalization

    The federal drug czar on how recovering from alcoholism taught him to reduce stigmas against addicts and focus on public-health strategies instead.

    Interview by Ana Marie Cox

     

  6. News

    Morning Agenda: Pfizer Said to Call Off Merger With Allergan

    Justice Dept. Said to Oppose Halliburton-Baker Hughes Deal | A World of Privilege Blown Apart

    By Sei Chong

     

  7. Your Wednesday Briefing: Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders, Panama

    Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

    By Sean Alfano

     

  8. Evaders

    In Panama Papers, Finding the Good News in Widespread Tax Cheating

    Although documents leaked from a Panama law firm seem to emphasize the challenges facing tax collectors, a closer look shows signs of progress.

    By Peter Eavis

     

  9. News

    Morning Agenda: U.S. Moves to Restrict Foreign Deals Intended to Avoid Taxes

    ValueAct Is Accused of Violating Antitrust Law | Ruling on Freezing Assets Affirms Right to Lawyer

    By Sei Chong

     

  10. Your Tuesday Briefing: Wisconsin, Panama, Villanova

    Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

    By Sean Alfano