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‘It’s Super Weird, Super Odd, Super Rare’: Meet The Twins Who Have Different Dads

by Carolyn Wells May 5, 2026May 4, 2026

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‘It’s super weird, super odd, super rare’: meet the twins who have different dads
When DNA test results shattered everything Lavinia and Michelle thought they knew about their family history, they also revealed something never before documented in the UK.”

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Asian Mothers, Bad Feelings: Notes on An All-conquering Stereotype

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands April 29, 2026April 28, 2026

“A certain image of the tiger mom— strict, cold and demanding—is ubiquitous in popular culture. Why?”

A ring-shaped loaf of bread is surrounded by a variety of loaves, arranged around the ring like the petals of a flower.

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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads April 17, 2026April 16, 2026

In this edition: the jaws of history; war and piece(s); the last day of camp; stay a while; picture me rollin’.

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‘They’re Gonna Make Me Cry’: I Competed at a Speed Puzzling Championship

by Krista Stevens April 15, 2026April 14, 2026

“You might think of puzzling as leisurely, but it’s now a sport. I entered a national competition and discovered a passionate community.”

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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

In this edition: a father’s grief; a commuter’s concern; a decision’s consequences; a teen’s hobby; and a sports fan’s hidden haven.

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AI Got the Blame for the Iran School Bombing. The Truth is Far More Worrying

by Seyward Darby April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

“LLMs-gone-rogue dominated coverage, but had nothing to do with the targeting. Instead, it was choices made by human beings, over many years, that gave us this atrocity.”

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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

by Longreads March 27, 2026March 26, 2026

Showcasing stories from Megan O’Grady, Alexander Sammon, Alaina Demopoulos, Blair Braverman, and Jack Crosbie.

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Women Are Being Abandoned by Their Partners on Hiking Trails. What’s Behind ‘Alpine Divorce’?

by Carolyn Wells March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

“As stories of men leaving their dates in ‘sketchy situations’ go viral, experts say these incidents could stem from big egos and poor communication.”

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Where Duolingo Falls Down: How I Learned to Speak Welsh With My Mother

by Carolyn Wells March 18, 2026March 17, 2026

“Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversation.”

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My Dad Made the Biggest Jewelled Egg in the World. The Obsession Would Destroy his Marriage, Family and Fortune

by Carolyn Wells March 11, 2026March 10, 2026

“The mad venture – which my mother nicknamed ‘your father’s ego’ – would swallow my childhood.”

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‘It’s Super Weird, Super Odd, Super Rare’: Meet The Twins Who Have Different Dads

Asian Mothers, Bad Feelings: Notes on An All-conquering Stereotype

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

‘They’re Gonna Make Me Cry’: I Competed at a Speed Puzzling Championship

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

AI Got the Blame for the Iran School Bombing. The Truth is Far More Worrying

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

Women Are Being Abandoned by Their Partners on Hiking Trails. What’s Behind ‘Alpine Divorce’?

Where Duolingo Falls Down: How I Learned to Speak Welsh With My Mother

My Dad Made the Biggest Jewelled Egg in the World. The Obsession Would Destroy his Marriage, Family and Fortune

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