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Covid-19 cases now fall into 3 distinct categories

The US epidemic — and people’s risk from Covid-19 — has changed in this latest wave of cases.

By Dylan Scott

The case against the concept of biodiversity

It’s more controversial than you might think.

By Clare Fieseler

The chip shortage is getting worse

The semiconductor supply crunch came for cars and phones. Now consumers are facing higher prices.

By Rebecca Heilweil

Georgia Republicans didn’t waste any time in using their new voter suppression law

Republicans have begun a legal process that could allow them to disenfranchise much of Atlanta.

By Ian Millhiser

Amanda Knox, in her own words

Stillwater is based on Amanda Knox’s story. She wishes someone had asked her to tell it.

By Matt Collette and Lauren Katz

How Gossip Girl broke the fantasy of being the world’s most special girl

The original Gossip Girl sold viewers a romantic fantasy — then proved the fantasy was always a lie.

By Constance Grady

The surprisingly okay state of consumer debt

The pandemic didn’t create a full-blown consumer debt crisis. Here’s why.

By Emily Glaser

What a meatless future could mean for farmers

A plant-based food system would be a win for animals and the environment. How workers would fare is less clear.

By Jenny Splitter

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The new Matt Damon movie, Stillwater, is based on Amanda Knox’s story. She wishes someone had asked her to tell it.

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By Rebecca Heilweil August 4

Biden thinks his new eviction moratorium may be doomed. Here’s why he’s trying it anyway.

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Biden’s immigration policy isn’t Trump’s — but it’s still a disappointment

By Nicole Narea August 4

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By Sigal Samuel August 4

One way the US could have prevented the fight over the eviction moratorium

By Jerusalem Demsas August 4

This company claims to help the world’s biggest corporations recycle. Activists say it’s greenwashing.

By Alden Wicker August 4

The best way to avoid future variants is to vaccinate the world

By Kelsey Piper August 4

America isn’t taking care of caregivers

48 million people provide unpaid care to their loved ones in the US. Here’s how to help them.

By Katherine Harmon Courage August 4

The Amazon union drive isn’t over yet

By Sara Morrison August 3

New York City issues vaccine mandate for indoor activities, confuses entire country

By Rebecca Heilweil August 3

The anti-American right

By Zack Beauchamp August 3

Why the CDC changed its mask guidance, according to an epidemiologist

By Terry Nguyen August 3

Breakthrough cases aren’t the cause of the US Covid-19 surge

By German Lopez August 3

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By Phil Edwards August 3

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Back to School: All for pre-K, and pre-K for all

Vox's Jerusalem Demsas joins Matt and Dara to discuss how pre-K programs could lead to societal changes on a state and national level

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By Emily VanDerWerff August 3

One policy that could challenge a century of fossil-fuel dominance

By Rebecca Leber August 3

How TikTok became a haven for queer and questioning kids

By Rebecca Jennings August 3

Citizen, the controversial safety app, is ready to profit from its fear-based platform

By Sara Morrison August 3

Can we save the planet by shrinking the economy?

By Kelsey Piper August 3

America isn’t panicking about inflation

By Emily Stewart August 3

It’s hard to be a moral person. Technology is making it harder.

By Sigal Samuel August 3

Why Obama’s former ethics czar is highly critical of Hunter Biden’s lucrative art sales

By Aaron Rupar August 3

The lapsed eviction moratorium is the Supreme Court’s fault

By Ian Millhiser August 3

Why the US Army tried to exterminate the bison

By Coleman Lowndes August 2

Why the “wolf turn” is such a big deal

By Antonella Crescimbeni August 2

Congress wants to make going to the airport less miserable

By Gabby Birenbaum August 2

The $5,000 quest for the perfect butt

By Rebecca Jennings August 2

How kidnap-for-ransom became the “most lucrative industry in Nigeria”

By Jariel Arvin August 2

What empty offices mean for America’s cities — and workers

By Emily Stewart August 2

Federal eviction protections have ended, leaving renters scrambling

By Maryam Gamar August 1

Hosting the Olympics comes at a massive cost

By Jerusalem Demsas August 1

These immigrants have one shot to come to the US. But Biden has to act.

By Nicole Narea August 1

Trump’s aggressive efforts to overturn election results come to light

By Maryam Gamar July 31

Here’s how police can get your data — even if you aren’t suspected of a crime

By Sara Morrison July 31