On storytelling in the shadow of Chernobyl, U.S. military planes, and not-so-distant German history.
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Elderly Japanese Women Are Turning to Crime to Find Companionship in Prison
For some elderly women in Japan, prison offers companionship and a life free from worry.
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The Resegregation of Charlotte’s Public Schools
Charlotte, North Carolina, once embraced public school integration, but schools have become highly segregated again.
Posted inBusiness & Tech, Highlight, Quotes, Science & Nature
Before We All Teach Someone a Lesson
Online harassment gets out of hand constantly. Can prosocial bots help turn the tide of anonymous interactions before people become abusive?
Posted inCurrent Events, Nonfiction, Quotes, Science & Nature
The Amateur Investigators of the American West
When 66-year-old Bill Ewasko got lost near Joshua Tree National Park, the case spawned a network of amateur investigators obsessed with finding him.
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Area Man Knows All About Fake News
But who’s Area Man? In an era of fake news crackdowns, satirical newspapers aren’t adding up.
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California Governor Jerry Brown Is Retiring
After 40 years of public service, California Governor Jerry Brown is retiring. This is the story of his last days.
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The Year of the Jumpsuit
A political art project calls for everyone to wear nondescript coveralls.
Posted inBusiness, Nonfiction, Quotes
Why Is Northern Mexico’s Thriving Resale Clothing Business Illegal?
Enterprising Mexican citizens buy America’s unwanted secondhand clothing to resell in Mexico, so why is this illegal?
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My Dog is 10.3% Supermutt
Because she wants to know everything about him, Kelly Conaboy DNA-tests her rescue dog, Peter Parker.