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Behind the Scenes, McKinsey Guided Companies at the Center of the Opioid Crisis The consulting firm offered clients “in-depth experience in narcotics,” from poppy fields to pills more powerful than Purdue’s OxyContin.
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The Horror and Happiness of Oliver Sim The xx singer on going solo, disclosing his H.I.V. status and learning that he actually likes people.