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The long reach of Belarus’s repression

Why an Olympic athlete’s complaint became an act of protest.

By Jen Kirby

The Arizona “audit” finally seems to be wrapping up. Prepare for a blizzard of disinformation.

Fittingly, the proceedings are ending with an investigation of a bizarre Trump conspiracy theory.

By Aaron Rupar

Louisiana’s 4th Covid-19 wave, explained

All eyes are on Louisiana, which leads the country in new Covid-19 cases.

By Maryam Gamar

How to fight climate despair

We’re not powerless, even if it feels that way.

By Anna North

“People do not trust that Facebook is a healthy ecosystem”

Leading social media researcher Laura Edelson explains her misinformation fight with Facebook.

By Shirin Ghaffary

How two competing cryptocurrency policies began a conversation on digital rights

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill could change how cryptocurrency is taxed.

By Maryam Gamar

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 SEC greenlights a plan to make company boards more diverse

Companies promised to make their boards more diverse. Here’s how to actually do it.

By Rani Molla

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An MVP for the world

Giannis Antetokounmpo went from hawking watches and DVDs on the streets of Greece to winning an NBA championship for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Ringer’s Mirin Fader tells the story of his improbable rise.

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Trading cards are big business now. Blame the adults.

Pokémon cards, baseball cards, even Magic: The Gathering cards can all be worth thousands.

By Luke Winkie August 6

M. Night Shyamalan’s Old, HBO’s The White Lotus, and the existential terror of right now

By Emily VanDerWerff August 6

Democrats say Cuomo must resign. He’s refusing. What now?

By Andrew Prokop August 5

Will China’s national security law break Hong Kong as a business hub?

By Jen Kirby August 5

Take a mental break with the newest Vox crossword

By Vox Staff August 1

Amanda Knox, in her own words

By Matt Collette and Lauren Katz August 5

The chip shortage is getting worse

By Rebecca Heilweil August 5

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How Olympic divers make the perfect tiny splash

By Edward Vega August 5

The danger of anti-China rhetoric

By Li Zhou August 5

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

By Constance Grady August 5

What a meatless future could mean for farmers

By Jenny Splitter August 5

Why it matters that Tucker Carlson is broadcasting from Hungary this week

By Zack Beauchamp August 5

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

By Ian Millhiser August 5

The surprisingly okay state of consumer debt

By Emily Glaser August 5

The case against the concept of biodiversity

By Clare Fieseler August 5

Streaming space tourism is the new reality TV

By Rebecca Heilweil August 4

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

By Ian Millhiser August 4

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

By Nicole Narea August 4

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Matt is joined by author and CEO Suzanne Nossel to explore her defense of free speech

Why so many dead fish are washing up on Florida’s beaches

By Benji Jones August 4

Delta is surging. Your boss wants you in the office. Is it safe?

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

A shot from Alita: Battle Angel

Why it’s so hard to make CGI skin look real

By Phil Edwards August 3

One Good Thing: Clear eyes, full hearts, please watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix

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