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We know how to prevent up to 40 million people from being evicted. It’s up to Congress to do it.

Millions of Americans face eviction in a "completely predictable and entirely preventable" crisis as the CDC’s moratorium is set to expire on New Year’s Eve.

By Jerusalem Demsas

What happens to Black Friday crowds in a pandemic?

Retailers like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Walmart are trying to keep stores safe — and you shopping sales.

By Gaby Del Valle

How to make this winter not totally suck, according to psychologists

This one idea may help you conquer the dread of pandemic winter.

By Sigal Samuel

Dissecting the megapopularity of the Frozen movies with a 5.25-year-old

The 5-and-a-quarter-year-old critic at small loves Frozen. The 39-year-old critic at large doesn’t want to turn 40.

By Emily VanDerWerff

11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend

Got lots of time ahead of you? Here are some recommendations for great things to watch or play.

By Emily VanDerWerff, Allegra Frank, and 1 more

In China, nearly 1 million people have reportedly already gotten a coronavirus vaccine

China’s emergency vaccine program is a risky proof of concept for large-scale Covid-19 vaccine deployment.

By Lili Pike

Giving thanks may make your brain more altruistic

Neuroscience is revealing a fascinating link between gratitude and generosity.

By Sigal Samuel

Conspiracy theories, explained

Americans are embracing dangerous conspiratorial beliefs, from QAnon to coronavirus denial.

By Aja Romano

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Scientists all over the world are searching for dark matter: an invisible, untouchable substance that holds our universe together. But they haven’t found it. Are they chasing a ghost?