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  Insurance terminology: Premium, deductible, co-pay, coinsurance, and more 　　 　　Insurance coverage works best when you know the terms.© Africa Studio/stock.adobe.com, © Leo Lintang/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, IncWhich do you find more confusing: reading your insurance policy or trying to decipher the jargon in an auto insurance claim or medical explanation of benefits (EOB) form? Deductible, co-pay, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum—sometimes the language is more painful than the fender...
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  Today in History—February 22: A Cold War Showdown on Ice 　　 　　February 22, 1980: The biggest upset in Olympic history? (more) Today in History—February 22: A Cold War Showdown on Ice Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on...
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  Nightwood 　　Nightwood novel by Barnes Written by Drew Milne Drew Milne is the Judith E. Wilson Lecturer in Drama and Poetry, Faculty of English, University of Cambridge. He has edited Marxist Literary Theory and Modem Critical Thought. His novel is entitled... Drew Milne Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from...
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  Today in History—February 21: Best Souvenir Ever 　　 　　February 21, 1972: How did pandas come to the U.S.? (more) Today in History—February 21: Best Souvenir Ever Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which...
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  The Epstein Files: A Scandal in Photos 　　 　　Epstein and the Wexners (From left) Jeffrey Epstein with Abigail Wexner and billionaire retail magnate Leslie Wexner. Epstein managed Wexner's money for years before the two had a falling out. (more) The Epstein Files: A Scandal in Photos The people and places that define the scandal Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica....
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  James Talarico 　　 　　James Talarico A state legislator, James Talarico is trying to flip a U.S. Senate seat in Texas to the Democrats in 2026. His ability to combine progressive policies with his Christian faith has pundits speculating if he might pull it off. (more) James Talarico progressive Texas politician Also known as: James Dell Causey Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant...
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  Today in History—February 20: The Eleventh Duel Commandment? No Dueling 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—February 20: The Eleventh Duel Commandment? No Dueling Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  10 Conservationists of India 　　 　　Amrita Devi Beniwal memorial near Jodhpur, Rajasthan Some experts consider the Bishnoi community, to which Beniwal belonged, to be the first eco-warriors of the world. (more) 10 Conservationists of India From pioneers to present leaders Written by Manjishtha Bhattacharyya Manjishtha Bhattacharyya is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She holds a PhD in zoology from Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, and...
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  Today in History—February 19: The Donner Party’s Devastating Predicament 　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—February 19: The Donner Party’s Devastating Predicament Written by Tara Ramanathan Assistant Technology Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Tara Ramanathan Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or...
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  T20 World Cup Records 　　 　　King Kohli Indian team captain Virat Kohli celebrating after his team defeated Pakistan during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, October 23, 2022. (more) T20 World Cup Records Written by Tushaar Kuthiala Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career,...
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  Why Is Sleep Important? 　　 　　The sleeping brain visualized by positron emission tomography Metabolic activity in the brain while awake and during sleep can be tracked according to glucose consumption by using positron emission tomography (PET). In general, red areas in PET scans indicate regions of highest metabolic activity, where neurons are consuming the largest amounts of glucose. (more) Why Is Sleep Important? Written...
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  Why Is Japan’s Population Decreasing? 　　Why Is Japan’s Population Decreasing? Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He covers a variety of topics, with a focus on Indian politics, foreign policy, and global affairs. Andrew Pereira Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
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  12 Key Dates in the History of Photography 　　 　　Kodak Brownie camera A girl taking a photograph with a Kodak Brownie camera, c. 1935. (more) 12 Key Dates in the History of Photography Written by Alicja Zelazko Alicja Zelazko is Associate Editor, Arts and Humanities, covering topics in the visual arts, architecture, music, and performance. Before joining Encyclopædia Britannica in 2017, she worked at the Art... Alicja Zelazko...
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  Amber Glenn 　　 　　Amber Glenn American figure skater Amber Glenn competing in the free skate event at the world championships in Montreal, March 22, 2024. (more) Amber Glenn American figure skater Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred FrommerAll Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors...
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  Today in History—February 18: From Kansas to the Kuiper Belt 　　 　　February 18, 1930: How a farm boy found Pluto (more) Today in History—February 18: From Kansas to the Kuiper Belt Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of...
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  otaku 　　 　　World Cosplay Summit Contestants posing in costume at the 2009 World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya, Japan, an international event that highlights the global reach of otaku culture. (more) otaku anime subculture Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura PayneAll Fact-checked by...
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  2026 Israeli Elections 　　 　　The incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads the polls, but his coalition is falling behind. (more) 2026 Israeli Elections Israeli government Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors...
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  How Do Fertility Drugs Work? 　　 　　Gonadotroph cell About 10 percent of the pituitary gland consists of gonadotroph cells (indicated by arrows), which secrete hormones known as gonadotropins. Examples of gonadotropins include luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, which are essential to fertility. (more) How Do Fertility Drugs Work? Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where...
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  fezolinetant 　　 　　Nonhormonal menopause drug Fezolinetant is a prescription treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. (more) fezolinetant drug Also known as: Veoza, Veozah Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006...
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  Gordie Howe International Bridge 　　 　　North American connection Aerial view of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit, Michigan, U.S., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. (more) Gordie Howe International Bridge bridge, United States-Canada Also known as: Detroit River International Crossing, New International Trade Crossing(Show More) Written by Aman Kumar Aman Kumar is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Aman Kumar Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's...

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