Anna North

Senior Correspondent for Vox

Senior reporter covering gender issues for Vox

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To the chagrin of parents with young children, the holiday season is another opportunity to accumulate more toys.

American families are ‘drowning in toys’

To the chagrin of parents with young children, the holiday season is another opportunity to accumulate more toys.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

‘Not guilty’: ‘Diddy’ on sex trafficking, racketeering charges

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges today.

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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s company has been the target of multiple lawsuits over the years, with claims ranging from sex discrimination to rape.

Investigating Mike Bloomberg’s nondisclosure agreements, lawsuits

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s company has been the target of multiple lawsuits over the years, with claims ranging from sex discrimination to rape.

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