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Did the Covid-19 Olympics have to be a mess?

This year’s Olympics were always going to be a challenge. Now they’re a showcase for broader failures.

By Jen Kirby

Jane Goodall reveals what studying chimpanzees teaches us about human nature

The renowned primatologist wants us to remember that humans aren’t so exceptional — we’re animals, too.

By Sigal Samuel

Prom, after a senior year interrupted

For prom queen Joviana Duhaney, the night almost felt normal.

By Melinda Fakuade

The opioid epidemic isn’t unsolvable

There are real, evidence-based solutions to the drug overdose crisis.

By German Lopez

The surprising past, unlikely present, and uncertain future of Christmas in July

The concept became associated with retail in the 20th century, but it was invented at a summer camp. Probably.

By Emily VanDerWerff

The ballad of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping

In 1976, a school bus carrying 26 children and their driver disappeared from a small California town. Forty-five years later, we revisit the story.

By Kaleb Horton

Democrats are going it alone on immigration reform

Immigration reform has long been elusive in Congress. Democrats may have a workaround.

By Nicole Narea

M. Night Shyamalan returns with Old, a floppy but haunting thriller about aging

It’s at its best when it’s at its weirdest.

By Alissa Wilkinson

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Infrastructure Pete

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg explains what he and his boss are calling a once-in-a-generation spending plan.

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How Kevin McCarthy tried to sabotage the House January 6 investigation

By Aaron Rupar July 22

An Indigenous firefighter explains how to better manage wildfires

By Benji Jones July 22

A new bill would hold Facebook responsible for Covid-19 vaccine misinformation

By Shirin Ghaffary and Rebecca Heilweil July 22

America’s houses are old. Low-income renters are suffering because of it.

By Jerusalem Demsas July 22

Here’s how hard it is to vote in Texas

By Fabiola Cineas July 22

The price of Olympic glory

By Emily Stewart July 22

This outed priest’s story is a warning for everyone about the need for data privacy laws

By Sara Morrison July 21

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The Senate’s infrastructure gamble, explained

By Li Zhou and Gabby Birenbaum July 21

Companies that make people return to the office will lose employees

By Rani Molla July 21

Frito-Lay workers are striking. Here’s how to support them.

By Emily Stewart July 21

“I can’t tell you how relieved I was”

By Tiffanie Drayton July 21

Murders are up. Crime is not. What’s going on?

By German Lopez July 21

Extreme heat is killing American workers

By Umair Irfan July 21

Don’t worry about inflation

By Dylan Matthews July 21

Pop music made conspicuous consumption cool

By Ann-Derrick Gaillot July 21

How America lost its commitment to the right to vote

By Ian Millhiser July 21

Why Netflix is getting into games

By Peter Kafka July 20

Biden stacks his administration with yet another tech foe

By Shirin Ghaffary July 20

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Prices on the rise

Matt is joined by economist Julia Coronado to talk about inflation, markets, and employment in the pandemic recovery economy

Don’t be fooled by that viral Hannity clip. Fox News’s Covid-19 coverage is a mess.

By Aaron Rupar July 20

Welcome to the age of billionaire joyrides to space

By Rebecca Heilweil July 20

America needs to talk about miscarriage

By Anna North July 20

The latest trend in jewelry is summer camp chic

By Jack Riewe July 20

Hot girl culture is whatever you want it to be

By Rebecca Jennings July 20

Why a new law requiring Asian American history in schools is so significant

By Li Zhou July 20

Why we love drugs

By Sean Illing July 20

From Macy’s to Albertsons, facial recognition is already everywhere

By Rebecca Heilweil July 19

Don’t assume your iPhone is safe from hackers

By Sara Morrison July 19

What is CNN+ and why would you pay for it?

By Peter Kafka July 19

Internal Apple letter shows employees are still fighting to work from home

By Shirin Ghaffary July 19

Making sense of the recent Covid-19 spike

By Dylan Scott July 19

The child tax credit is blowing up on TikTok. That should tell lawmakers something.

By Dylan Matthews July 19

Why Nicolas Cage endures

By Alissa Wilkinson and Aja Romano July 19

Politics & Policy

The harrowing new reality for Alzheimer’s patients

Alzheimer’s patients and families live in a cloud of uncertainty. It’s about to get worse.

By Dylan Scott July 19

Gen Z doesn’t know a world without fast fashion

By Terry Nguyen July 19

The US steps up efforts to save Afghan allies as the Taliban continues an offensive

By Cameron Peters July 18

A federal judge declared DACA unlawful. Here’s what that means.

By Cameron Peters July 17

The next voting rights battleground is Michigan

By Ian Millhiser July 17

Most Americans like remote work — but Democrats like it more

By Rani Molla July 17