Juul's internal playbook opens a rare window into influence in Washington

A new trove of internal emails and other documents from the e-cigarette maker Juul reveals the company's extensive behind-the-scenes efforts to promote its interests in Washington — a rare insight into the otherwise opaque methods corporations use to influence the government. Read more.

By Nicholas Florko

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Opinion: I've reported on the health of every president since Reagan. Here's what I think about Trump and Biden

For 52 years, I reported on the health of American and foreign political leaders for the New York Times, bringing my experience as a physician to what became a new journalism niche. A question I've long pondered is this: How old is too old to be president of the United States? Read more.

By Lawrence K. Altman

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A flurry of research misconduct cases has universities scrambling to protect themselves

Universities and scientific journals are trying to prevent problems from arising in the first place, by putting measures in place to catch errors before they're published and have proposed measures like imposing screening of all papers through AI image programs and ethics training for students and faculty. Some experts, though, argue only an overhaul of science's system of reward — and punishment — can thwart true cheaters. Read more.

By Angus Chen and Jonathan Wosen

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