Since the early fall, the US has been building up its military forces in the Caribbean and launching airstrikes on alleged drug boats, fueling speculation that it is planning a major military operation against the government of Venezuela. This week, the situation escalated dramatically with the US seizing a sanctioned oil tanker off the Venezuelan […] Read more ›
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Before Franz Kafka died in 1924, he had a simple wish for his friend and literary executor Max Brod: burn all of Kafka’s unpublished writing and papers. Fortunately for the rest of the world, Brod largely ignored what Kafka had said, which is why today we have works like The Castle and The Trial, not […] Read more ›
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Though it’s still early in its first season, I Love L.A. is already being compared to previous character-driven sitcoms about aimless young people in big cities, namely Girls — only there’s an element of that show that’s noticeably missing from this new one.  I Love L.A. follows aspiring talent manager Maia (Rachel Sennott) and her […] Read more ›
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When regular people talk about a celebrity having “literally the worst week ever,” it’s never actually the worst week a person could ever have. What they mean is that a famous person is dealing with famous-people problems that regular people never deal with, combined with attention that civilians will never endure. That in mind: For […] Read more ›
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Unless Congress acts in the next month, up to four million Americans are expected to become uninsured, because they can no longer afford their health insurance premiums. While Congress has finally reached a deal to end the longest government shutdown on record, during which Democrats pressed Republicans to lower people’s health insurance costs, Democrats relented […] Read more ›
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Earth’s population is growing. We’re expected to have 2 billion more mouths to feed by 2050. But how can we feed all those people in a way that is still sustainable and ethical? Many have argued that aquaculture (or fish farming) is one of the most sustainable ways we can consume animal protein, since it […] Read more ›
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Jerusalem Demsas, editor-in-chief of The Argument, has a hot take when it comes to our housing woes: “Homeownership is overrated.” That’s a particularly bold perspective when you take into account that 70 percent of Americans think owning a home is a key part of achieving the American dream. Demsas argues that our homeownership society is […] Read more ›
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On Wednesday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee sent the political world into a frenzy by releasing two damning-looking emails Jeffrey Epstein had sent about Donald Trump. The committee’s Republicans then followed up by releasing thousands more Epstein emails and documents, containing embarrassing revelations about various other public figures. But the GOP and the White […] Read more ›
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This story is part of a series supported by Animal Charity Evaluators, which received a grant from EarthShare. The last few decades have seen, arguably, the most sweeping transformation in how humans produce meat, and it has nothing to do with chickens, pigs, or cows. It has to do with fish. Traditionally, the vast majority […] Read more ›
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Today, November 13, Vox is co-hosting an evening with L’Oréal Groupe to honor the 2025 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science awardees. Since 2003, the program has recognized hundreds of women in STEM fields, awarding more than $5 million in grants to support their continued research. The US program is part of the global L’Oréal-UNESCO […] Read more ›
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Over the past few weeks, the American right has been fiercely debating a drama that begins with Tucker Carlson hosting an antisemitic young influencer on his podcast, and ends with a very public breakdown at the Republican Party’s premier think tank. Is it a bit inside baseball? Yes. But it’s worth understanding. The details tell […] Read more ›
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Can allies still trust the United States with sensitive intelligence in the Trump era? Two stories this week suggest even the closest partners are starting to have doubts. On Tuesday, CNN reported that the United Kingdom is no longer sharing information with the United States about suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean, because it […] Read more ›
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This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: After 43 days, the federal government shutdown is almost over. What’s happening? If everything goes to schedule, the House should pass a bill reopening the […] Read more ›
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In the 1970s, psychologist Diana Deutsch was experimenting with a synthesizer, when she heard something strange. “It seemed to me that I’d entered another universe or I’d gone crazy or something…the world had just turned upside down!” Deutsch recalls. Deutsch had stumbled across an illusion in audio form — she called it the “Octave Illusion” […] Read more ›
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There have always been ways to spot someone who is old: white hair, a gray beard, bifocals, references to smallpox. But now, to the chagrin of millennials — the newest batch of elderly people — there’s one that hits too close to home: leggings and tight athletic wear. Once touchstones for wealth, fitness, and sexiness, […] Read more ›
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Just how close was President Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein — and how much did he know about Epstein’s crimes? The president’s onetime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein — the well-connected financier who was indicted for sex trafficking underage girls and died in prison in 2019 — has long been a matter of public record. But […] Read more ›
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The Supreme Court may soon upend President Donald Trump’s trade war. Various state governments and small businesses are challenging the legality of most of Trump’s tariffs. Their case reached the Supreme Court a week ago. In oral arguments, a majority of justices appeared to side with the plaintiffs — and it isn’t hard to see […] Read more ›
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It had been a long week, and Tonna Obaze really wanted to hang out with her friend Bria. But she also didn’t want to get off the couch. A logical solution emerged: a sleepover. They both worked late that Friday night — Obaze, 28, is the founder of a consulting firm — and Bria arrived […] Read more ›
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Throughout the Western world, Madagascar is perhaps best known as a hot spot for wildlife, home to lemurs, chameleons, and other animals — a reputation popularized by movies like Madagascar and shows like Planet Earth. And it’s true that the country has an impressive array of creatures and plants that you can’t find anywhere else. […] Read more ›
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The carnage in the Sudanese city of El Fasher has become so severe that the blood stains can be seen from space. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — which attacked the capital of Khartoum two years ago, kicking off a brutal civil war — finally took over El Fasher last week. The RSF’s capture […] Read more ›
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It’s that time of year again: open enrollment. With it comes a lot of questions: Do I go with an HMO or a PPO? Do I need an FSA or an HSA? What’s my deductible again? It’s very confusing, but one thing is clear: The cost of your health insurance is likely going up. Premiums […] Read more ›
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