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The Israeli Settlers Attacking Their Palestinian Neighbors
“With the world’s focus on Gaza, settlers have used wartime chaos as cover for violence and dispossession.”
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Is the Army’s New Tactical Bra Ready for Deployment?
“It’s fire-resistant but not bulletproof, and was developed with help from eighteen thousand female soldiers.”
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Ten Outstanding Short Stories to Read in 2025
Kickstart your reading year with 10 short stories selected by longtime contributor Pravesh Bhardwaj.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories by Willa Köerner, Robyn Ross, Ariel Sabar, Julian Lucas, and Dan Moore.
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How to Hire a Pop Star for Your Private Party
“For the very rich, even the world’s biggest performers—Beyoncé, Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Andrea Bocelli—are available, at a price.”
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A Year in Reading: Power to the People
Incorrigible, insightful, inspiring: the incredible people of 2024.
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Best of 2023: Personal Essays
Our favorite personal essays published this year include stories on loss, Indigenous community, video games, caring for aging relatives, and the fear of missing love.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring notable stories from Paul Solotaroff, Maddie Oatman, Gabriel Smith, Meg Bernhard, and Alexandra Horowitz.
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week we’re showcasing stories from Mari Cohen, Brenna Ehrlich, Grace Glassman, Tad Friend, and Imogen West-Knights.
