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Best overall
Democracy Under Pressure: How Institutions Are Holding — and Where They Are Not
Our correspondent reports from the scene as events continue to develop.
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Heat Warnings Issued Across the Region as Record Temperatures Approach
A timeline of how we got here and the key decisions that shaped the outcome.
Best budget
Why Ultra-Processed Food Is Harder to Define Than You Think
What the experts are saying — and where they disagree.
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The Global South Is Done Waiting for Climate Finance
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World, at a glance
| Model | Score | Category | Our take |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democracy Under Pressure: How Institutions Are Holding — and Where They Are Not | 4.3 / 5 | World | Best overall |
| Heat Warnings Issued Across the Region as Record Temperatures Approach | 4.0 / 5 | Health | Best value |
| Why Ultra-Processed Food Is Harder to Define Than You Think | 3.6 / 5 | Health | Best budget |