Recommending notable stories by Adlai Coleman, Dan McQuade, Ronald W. Dworkin, Rebecca Burns, and Devon O’Neil.
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The Crypto Maniacs and the Torture Townhouse
“How two men charged with an outrageous kidnapping scheme introduced a new kind of crime to the city.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring stories from Sophie Vershbow, Sharon Lerner, Geoffrey Gray, Christopher Solomon, and Abe Beame.
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In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story
“It felt enough to just hold on to the truth.”
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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.”
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The Many Ways Scientists are Turning Birds into Feathered Field Assistants
“From frigatebirds and gulls to curlews and cormorants, researchers are tapping the ”Internet of Animals” to map, understand, and protect our changing world.”
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The Mad Scientist and the Killer Whales
“Since 2020, orcas off the coast of Spain and Portugal have sunk several sailing vessels and destroyed hundreds of others. Renaud de Stephanis won’t rest until he stops them.”
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Wolf Nerds
“It’s one thing to love something; it’s another to share the thing you love with people who are as excited as you are.”
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The Egg
“The human egg is a precious resource, exchanged in markets open, gray or black.”
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Ripples of Hate
“A chance encounter at N.Y. playground leaves a father asking, ‘What is justice now?’”
