“One of the most valuable substances in the world has never been replicated. Are we close?”
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Asbestos: A Corporate Coverup, a Public Health Catastrophe
“In the UK, thousands of people are still dying every year from exposure to the asbestos fibres in our homes, schools and workplaces. My dad was one of them.”
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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.”
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The Death of an Asylum Seeker and the Shelter Crisis in Peel
“The number of asylum seekers and refugees needing shelter has surged in recent years, leaving officials in suburban municipalities like Peel scrambling to respond.”
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Puzzle Politics
“Often dismissed as frivolous games, crosswords can be a force for change.”
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The Spectacular Burnout of a Solar Panel Salesman
“He thought he’d make millions of dollars selling solar panels door-to-door. The reality was much darker.”
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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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The Alchemists
“They led a cycling revolution in Afghanistan where women were forbidden to ride. When the Taliban returned to power, their only hope was a harrowing escape to an uncertain future.”
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The Final Flight of the Airline Magazine
“United’s in-flight publication goes digital—and marks the end of an era.”
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How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular
“For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.”