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Who bears the burden, and how much, when religious employees refuse Sabbath work?

The Supreme Court hears arguments in an important case that pits religious employees against others who have to pick up the slack on Sundays.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas poses with Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Chief Justice John Roberts pose for their official portrait in 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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How questions about Justice Thomas' ethics could harm the Supreme Court's reputation

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A COVID infection during pregnancy could raise baby boys' risk of some neurodevelopmental delays, study finds. JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Images/Tetra images RF hide caption

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COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

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India's Supreme Court is hearing and livestreaming arguments in a case about same-sex marriage this week. Tsering Topgyal/AP hide caption

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Will India legalize same-sex marriage? Its top court hears arguments this week

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