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A Year in Reading: The Dark Side of Progress
We’re moving farther, faster, than ever before. But we’re also destabilizing crucial areas of human experience.
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Remembering the Rappers We Lost
“Biggie. Tupac. DMX. We pay tribute to 63 stars who died too young.”
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What Happens Once We Spot the Asteroid That Will Hit Earth?
“This year, the alert system for defending the planet against incoming space rocks was activated for the first time. It won’t be the last.”
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A Year in Reading: The Wounds That Bind
On the hard-hitting, unforgettable stories of 2024.
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The Kids on the Night Shift
“Marcos . . . . is one of thousands of migrant children living far from their parents and working dangerous jobs.”
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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Dream Job
“Mattel wanted a summer blockbuster to kick off its new wave of brand-extension movies. She wanted it to be a work of art.”
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The Vanishing Family
“This is genetic, she thought. This is inherited. And then, finally: We all might have it.”
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Climate Change Is Keeping Therapists Up at Night
“How anxiety about the planet’s future is transforming the practice of psychotherapy.”
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The Fugitive Prince
“A man with an obscure claim to a royal fortune made a deal to help regain his crown. It cost him more than he could imagine.”
