“In 2017, I decided to solve a longtime mystery about my family. It led me to a controversial pastime that consumes thousands—and has changed untold lives.”
Krista Stevens
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Stevie Nicks: ‘I Believe in the Church of Stevie’
“In a nearly four-hour interview, the legendary singer goes deep on longevity, Kamala Harris, why Fleetwood Mac are finished, and much more.”
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She’s One of Florida’s Most Lethal Python Hunters
“Donna Kalil has plunged into canals in the dead of night, straddled two-hundred-pound serpents, and been bitten more times than she can count—all in the name of killing a thing she loves and playing a game she can’t win.”
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The Essay as Realm
The space of the essay does have edges, but the edges are a little bit ragged and open.
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Millions of Vehicles Could Be Hacked and Tracked Thanks to a Simple Website Bug
“Researchers found a flaw in a Kia web portal that let them track millions of cars, unlock doors, and start engines at will—the latest in a plague of web bugs that’s affected a dozen carmakers.”
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When the Arctic Melts
“What the fate of Greenland means for the rest of the Earth.”
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The Noblest of Things
“The next day, I opened the hive and there were no bees.’
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Woman in the Woods
“To me, the woods are an intricate tapestry in which I always try to see the bigger picture.”
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Gold Treasure Worth a Fortune Was Just Hidden in a Forest. The Hunt Starts Now
“For years, Jason Rohrer put out bizarre, beloved video games. Now, with Project Skydrop, he launches (yes, today) the real-world treasure hunt of his dreams.”
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One Man’s Journey from State Prison to a Revered San Francisco Restaurant
“Even more importantly, Salazar believed in Thomas as a man—a good man.”