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Why Even Legal Residents Fear America's Borders Now

Plus: Billy Joel's brave fight, a plastic-eating breakthrough, and artificial blood trials

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Alexander Verbeek
May 27, 2025
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Returning citizens now face unpredictable treatment at borders. (photo by CDC on Unsplash)

This morning at Café Pust in Oslo, my left-handed friend ordered his cappuccino with a specific request: "Make the heart for a lefty, please." The barista looked puzzled until he explained that the foam hearts are always designed for right-handed drinkers. Holding…

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