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Trump’s ever-shifting position on abortion, explained (as best as possible)
Politics

Trump said he could be open to restricting the abortion pill — then quickly walked it back.

By Li Zhou
Tim Walz is riding the wave of the vibes election
Culture

This moment is all about feelings. Enter a friendly Midwestern governor armed with dad jokes.

By Rebecca Jennings
Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?
2024 Elections

Everyone from Joe Manchin to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is singing his praises. Someone is going to be disappointed.

By Andrew Prokop
Trump’s ever-shifting position on abortion, explained (as best as possible)
Politics

Trump said he could be open to restricting the abortion pill — then quickly walked it back.

By Li Zhou
Tim Walz is riding the wave of the vibes electionTim Walz is riding the wave of the vibes election
Culture

This moment is all about feelings. Enter a friendly Midwestern governor armed with dad jokes.

By Rebecca Jennings
Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?
2024 Elections

Everyone from Joe Manchin to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is singing his praises. Someone is going to be disappointed.

By Andrew Prokop

Advice

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Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.
Life

Five tips to ensure you have a seamless adventure on the open road.

By Allie Volpe
Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.
Even Better

It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

By Allie Volpe
Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Why you’re getting lousy sleep right now — and what to do about it.

By Allie Volpe
Skip the airport. It’s time to plan the perfect road trip.
Life

Five tips to ensure you have a seamless adventure on the open road.

By Allie Volpe
Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.
Even Better

It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

By Allie Volpe
Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Why you’re getting lousy sleep right now — and what to do about it.

By Allie Volpe

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The Summer Olympics can’t keep up with rising temperaturesThe Summer Olympics can’t keep up with rising temperatures
Climate

What happens when your favorite athletes can’t take the heat?

By Umair Irfan
Advertisers aren’t buying what X is selling. Is that a crime?Advertisers aren’t buying what X is selling. Is that a crime?
Business & Finance

Elon Musk’s social media site is accusing brands of breaking antitrust laws.

By Whizy Kim
Paris reminded us why we love the OlympicsParis reminded us why we love the Olympics
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Paris hosted a great Olympics. That’ll probably be the exception going forward.

By Bryan Walsh
What happens when a so-called climate solution risks your community’s safety?
Climate

The environmental injustice of a $4.6 billion carbon capture project in Louisiana.

By Yessenia Funes
Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?Is Tim Walz a progressive or a centrist — or both?
2024 Elections

Everyone from Joe Manchin to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is singing his praises. Someone is going to be disappointed.

By Andrew Prokop
The animal rights movement was once locked in bitter debate. Now it’s getting things done.The animal rights movement was once locked in bitter debate. Now it’s getting things done.
Future Perfect

A short history of effective animal advocacy.

By Kelsey Piper
19th-century animal rights activists had a lot of moxie. Here’s how to get it back.
Future Perfect

The meat industry took away your food options and made activists the enemy. It doesn’t have to be that way.

By Crystal Heath
American government built the meat industry. Now can it build a better food system?
Future Perfect

The plant-based protein movement goes to Washington.

By Kenny Torrella
How to think about the attacks on Tim Walz’s military recordHow to think about the attacks on Tim Walz’s military record
Politics

Do the GOP attacks on the Democratic vice presidential candidate stand up to scrutiny?

By Li Zhou
Who is Noah Lyles? The star sprinter’s Olympics went perfectly — until it didn’t.Who is Noah Lyles? The star sprinter’s Olympics went perfectly — until it didn’t.
Olympics

The Olympian won gold in the 100 meters, then caught Covid and came up short in his signature event.

By Kyndall Cunningham
MDMA is on the brink of becoming medicineMDMA is on the brink of becoming medicine
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

Psychotherapy may never be the same.

By Haleema Shah
Everything you need to know for breaking’s Olympic debutEverything you need to know for breaking’s Olympic debut
Culture

Rule number one: Don’t call it breakdancing.

By Aja Romano
The slow, wet, meandering destruction of Tropical Storm DebbyThe slow, wet, meandering destruction of Tropical Storm Debby
Climate

Is this much rain normal?

By Amy Green and Lisa Sorg
Why readers love — and love to hate — Colleen HooverWhy readers love — and love to hate — Colleen Hoover
Culture

It Ends With Us is at the center of Hoover’s very polarizing body of work.

By Constance Grady
How the UK’s far right used a local tragedy to spur chaosHow the UK’s far right used a local tragedy to spur chaos
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

Rumors and disinformation have fueled violence across the country.

By Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin