On the devastating power of music and violence.
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The Twin Bandits
“The police couldn’t figure out how the perpetrator ripped off two banks at the same time. Until they discovered there wasn’t just one robber but a pair of them: identical twin brothers.”
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Best of 2024: The Stories You Missed
It’s been a busy year: Here are some noteworthy pieces that may have passed you by.
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Best of 2024: All Our Number Five Story Picks
Every story that appeared in the number five slot in our Weekly Top 5, all in one place.
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Best of 2024: All Our Number One Story Picks
Every story that appeared in the number one slot in our Weekly Top 5, all in one place.
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Best of 2024: The Most Popular Editors’ Picks of the Year
Our readership has spoken! This list compiles the most-viewed stories we recommended in 2024.
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Best of 2024: Our Most Popular Stories of the Year
Our 10 most-read Longreads essays of 2024.
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A Year in Reading: Power to the People
Incorrigible, insightful, inspiring: the incredible people of 2024.
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A Year in Reading: The Wounds That Bind
On the hard-hitting, unforgettable stories of 2024.