What Lies Beneath
In the 1960s, hundreds of pounds of uranium went missing in Pennsylvania. Many fear it is buried in the ground, slowly poisoning locals. But there’s another hypothesis—did Israel steal it to build the bomb?
The Suspects Wore Louboutins
Nancy Jo Sales on the real life “Bling Ring,” a group of fame-obsessed L.A. teens who burglarized celebrity homes in search of jewelry, designer clothing, and proximity to stardom. This article was the basis for Sofia Coppola’s 2013 movie The Bling Ring.
Who is Art For? Our College Pick
A recent act of vandalism at UC San Diego prompted student Teiko Yakobson to wonder about the rest of a significant collection of sculpture and monumental art that dots the campus.
Homer in the Tropics
An essay about teaching classics at a once-grand boarding school in Malawi.
Life Lines
An artist with amnesia finds comfort and stability by drawing. She’s also helping researchers learn more about the way our brains work.
The Last Freeway
The true story of L.A.’s freeways, and a judge who changed everything.
Death, Redesigned
A global design firm makes an attempt to change the way we prepare for death.
Blueprints & Buildings: Four Stories About Architecture
Four stories about architecture and design: the Urban Death Project, the materials we use to build, designing for the blind, and creating spaces in video games.
The Spectacular Rise and Surprising Exit of a Hollywood Executive
Richard Nanula started his career big: At 31, he became CFO of Disney, among the youngest ever at a Fortune 500 company. He later ran Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Miramax. Then came the allegations that he filmed sex scenes with porn actresses.
The Price of Shame
Monica Lewinsky is back, but this time it’s on her terms. She discusses personal evolution, feminism and moving forward after public shaming.
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