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Starting in July 2021, most US families will get monthly payments from the IRS of either $250 or $300 per child under 18.
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The high costs of the world's colossally unequal COVID-19 immunization rates.
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Ebrahim Raisi became the favorite to win Iran's June 18 presidential election after his top opponents were disqualified.