“Revisiting Jay-Z’s hustler masterpiece—released on his own label at age 25—in the rapper’s billionaire era.”
Search results
Posted inEditor's Pick
The Zombie Regulator
“As the cost of living continues to spiral upward, the Trump Administration is gutting the government agency built to protect Americans from financial ruin.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
Merchant of Death
“After Kenneth Law lost his job as a low-level cook at the Royal York hotel, he found another way to make money: peddling suicide kits on the internet.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
South Georgia: The Museum at The End of The World Reopens For Business
“It’s not easy running a museum at the end of the world. But this – from week-long commutes to imports of frozen cheese – is how they do it.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
How Two Friends Sparked L.A.’s Sushi Obsession — and Changed the Way America Eats
“The aim, in essence, was to create a sushi ecosystem for Los Angeles. Would it work?”
Posted inEditor's Pick
How JPMorgan Enabled the Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein
“A Times investigation found that America’s leading bank spent years supporting—and profiting from—the notorious sex offender, ignoring red flags, suspicious activity and concerned executives.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
The Alabama Landline That Keeps Ringing
“Auburn University’s help desk is still answering the public’s calls 70 years on.”
Posted inTop 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week we’re highlighting stories from Tom Lamont, Charlotte Alter, Dženana Vucic, John Paul Scotto, and Devin Friedman.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Can a Better Technology Dethrone the Gas Stove?
“While culture warriors and foodies panic over their favorite kitchen appliance, the induction range is still waiting for America to fall in love.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
Can this Sherpa Change Mountain Climbing Forever?
“Last year, at age 18, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit the world’s 14 tallest peaks. His next challenge is even trickier.”
