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[The Super Bowl Question](
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[Joe Drape](
[Joe Drape]( Sports Reporter
The widespread awareness about C.T.E., and the spectacle of bone-jarring hits, has many of us in conflict about our love of football. For [my own column]( I sought out voices close to me â a priest, a football mom, my former colleague here at The Times who broke the news of the N.F.L.âs concussion crisis. This piece consulted ethicists. We all landed pretty much in the same place: We donât like ourselves for watching. [THE OUTLINE »](
[All About the Memo](
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[Anna Dubenko](
[Anna Dubenko]( Senior Digital Strategist
Today Devin Nunesâs memo was released and, as we all expected, the commentariat exploded with reactions. There are a lot of takes out there. Here is how six columnists from across the ideological spectrum responded to the document. [THE NEW YORK TIMES »](
[Risky Business](
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[Prashant Rao](
[Prashant Rao]( Deputy Europe Business Editor
You may know that Wall Street has a numerical âfear gauge.â The Volatility Index (VIX) dates back decades, but it has become something of a curiosity in recent months and years â even with all the turmoil in the U.S. and around the world, the VIX is at very low levels, indicating investors donât expect much volatility. Why is that? This piece explores some interesting factors, and guides you through the history of one of the most fascinating numbers in the world. [LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS »](
[Survivalist](
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[Alan Henry](
[Alan Henry]( Smarter Living Editor
A chilling story of what itâs like to be sick in America, told from two perspectives â one with access to health care and one without. I wish everyone would read it, from policymakers to people wondering how to navigate their own ailments. [SPLINTER NEWS »](
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[The Exploiters](
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[Patrick Boehler](
[Patrick Boehler]( Briefings Team
One million children a year fall into the commercial sex trade, according to one estimate. Most of the buyers are not charged and punished for their actions. This first part of a series on child trafficking tries to understand who pays to have sex with children, often ordinary men who could be your co-worker, doctor, pastor or spouse.  [INDYSTAR »](
[In the Heights](
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[Sandra Stevenson](
[Sandra Stevenson]( Photo Editor
Iâm always moved by powerful images, and usually curious about a photographerâs process. Both apply regarding Vitaliy Raskalov (above center), who is known for breaking into high-rise construction sites, or climbing extremely tall structures with no safety gear. To read about this artistâs strategy for taking these amazing photos is truly a picture editorâs treat. [HUCK »](
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