The first observance of what came to be known as Memorial Day was on May 30, 1868, when a Civil War general called on Americans to commemorate the sacrifices of Union soldiers. It was initially called Decoration Day, for the practice of decorating graves with wreaths and flags. And there were so many graves — […] Read more ›
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For most Americans who have ever eaten lunch, a chicken Caesar wrap is simply a tortilla-wrapped tangle of lettuce, grilled chicken, and creamy dressing. But aficionados see this midday meal item as exponentially more than the sum of its simple parts. They’re the singular glimmer of happiness in a work day that’s designed to humble us. […] Read more ›
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If you’ve ever wanted to buy sandals made with leather from invasive lionfish, I’ve got some good news — you can! A clothing and gear company called Grundéns is now selling flip-flops with a “panel” of scaly lionfish leather. The leather itself is made by a Miami-based startup called Inversa that produces the material from […] Read more ›
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other. To submit a question, fill out this anonymous form. Here’s this week’s question from […] Read more ›
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This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get access to member-exclusive stories every month, become a Vox Member today. We’re in a moment of cultural fascination with looksmaxxers. That too-online community, made up mostly of men who claim to do things like hit themselves in the face with hammers for a stronger […] Read more ›
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is entering his influencer era as US health secretary. Last week brought two telling developments that appear to mark a new phase of Kennedy’s leadership at the US Department of Health and Human Services. First, Kennedy launched The Secretary Kennedy Podcast with an inaugural episode focused on his efforts to overhaul […] 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: The Trump administration is letting businesses apply for tariff refunds — but consumers who ate those costs via higher prices are out of luck. What […] Read more ›
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The idea that you need to save up a certain amount of money before having kids is so common it can feel almost like a moral law. But it isn’t, and I said as much recently when a reader wrote in to my advice column asking if she’s too poor to have a baby. I […] Read more ›
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When I was laid off from my role as an editor for a magazine in late 2024, logically, I knew what I was supposed to think: Don’t tie your self-worth to a job. After all, it’s just a job. While I did my best to believe that optimistic mantra, most days — and especially on […] Read more ›
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War is nothing new for America — but the way Pete Hegseth talks about it is. President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense often styles the US’s actions in Iran as being blessed by God. As being holy. He likened the recovery of a downed Air Force member in Iran on Easter Sunday to the resurrection […] Read more ›
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Check your pocket. You’re probably carrying a tracking device that will allow the police — or even the Trump administration — to track every move that you make. If you use a cellphone, you are unavoidably revealing your location all the time. Cellphones typically receive service by connecting to a nearby communications tower or other […] Read more ›
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The politics of Israel have shifted inside the Democratic Party — and staunch defenders of the Jewish nation are growing scarcer and scarcer. On Wednesday, 40 out of 47 Democratic senators voted to block a military sale to Israel — far higher opposition than had been previously seen on any similar measure. It was the […] Read more ›
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The idea that you need to save up a certain amount of money before having kids is so common it can feel almost like a moral law. But it isn’t, and I said as much recently when a reader wrote in to my advice column asking if she’s too poor to have a baby. I […] Read more ›
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Jonathan Malesic knows burnout firsthand. He was working his dream job, teaching at a small Catholic college in Pennsylvania. He was publishing papers, working toward tenure — doing all the things on the professor checklist. He was happy; until one day, he wasn’t. “I was constantly exhausted. I dreaded going to work,” Malesic told Explain […] Read more ›
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This month, Rep. Eric Swalwell faced a flood of sexual misconduct allegations, pushing him to drop out of the California governor’s race. But the scandal’s blast radius has also ensnared Sen. Rubén Gallego of Arizona, a potential presidential candidate in 2028 and one of Swalwell’s close allies before the stories broke. Gallego had endorsed Swalwell’s […] Read more ›
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Devon Fritz had his midlife crisis a little early. He spent his 20s writing tax software, staying on track to hit all the life targets he’d set for himself: house, kids, financial security. And then, one day, he did the math and projected forward what the next 20 years of his life would look like. […] Read more ›
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Immigration enforcement was once one of President Donald Trump’s strongest issues, driving his victories in the 2016 and 2024 presidential contests. But these days, most Americans seem to hate just about everything Trump’s administration has done to actually address the issue. Polls show Americans have shifted dramatically on immigration since Trump returned to office — […] 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: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open — but there’s no peace deal yet, and there are plenty of unanswered questions. Here’s what we […] Read more ›
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The aorta of the global energy economy has been clogged for more than a month now. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway connecting the Gulf oil producers to global markets — has throttled worldwide energy production and driven up the prices of gasoline, diesel, fertilizer, plastics, and myriad other commodities. […] Read more ›
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This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Live Nation will have to face the antitrust music, a federal jury in New York ruled this week, declaring that America’s preeminent concert middleman is an illegal monopoly. This was not news to those of […] Read more ›
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It recently dawned on me that I’m terrible at asking for help. But, to be fair, I never really needed to lean on others. Earlier this year, however, I developed pregnancy complications that required me to go on “modified bed rest” — a medical recommendation to restrict your activity levels. If I wanted a hearty […] Read more ›
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