How Paper Magazine’s Web Engineers Scaled Kim Kardashian’s Back-End
An in-depth look at how publishers on the internet prepare for an explosion of traffic.
Finding Stories in Familiar Territory: An Interview With Miranda July
We spoke recently by phone about her relationship with her characters, the evolution of her work, and where her novel came from.
The Drought Fighter
Could a controversial farmer in California have found the most effective way to grow food in a warming world?
The Megyn Kelly Moment
A profile of Fox News’ newest star, Megyn Kelly, and how her approach has brought praise from unlikely corners.
Band on the Brink
A year in the life of Nashville band The New Dylans as they navigate the business and the art of making music.
How Patient Suicide Affects Psychiatrists
For mental-health practitioners whose clients kill themselves, the death of a patient is not just an emotional trauma: they can also face stigma from their colleagues and potential lawsuits.
Really Old Stuff: A Reading List About Our Prehistoric Past
From an aspen colony that has been cloning itself for over 80,000 years to a coral reef fossilized eons ago, these stories bring to life irretrievable worlds and challenge our notions of time and durability.
The Sports Startup Being Sued for Nearly $500,000 by Its Former Employees
A sports startup called Sport195 hired workers at a rapid pace despite having no customers, revenue, users, or a clear business plan. When the paychecks stopped coming, its CEO told employees that he had two revenue sources lined up—none of which came to fruition.
The Hunting of Billie Holiday
How the Federal Bureau of Narcotics—an early predecessor of the Drug Enforcement Administration—targeted jazz, and Lady Day herself.
The Real Batman
The true creator of Batman never got his due, and now his granddaughter is fighting to correct history.
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