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Archives for October 2019

Politics
Ronan Farrow’s new book is a reminder of how silencing women helped Trump get electedRonan Farrow’s new book is a reminder of how silencing women helped Trump get elected
Politics

The National Enquirer shredded Trump-related documents ahead of the 2016 election, according to Farrow’s book.

By Anna North
Money
Money Talks: They laid out finances on their first date. Then they retired at 38 and 41.Money Talks: They laid out finances on their first date. Then they retired at 38 and 41.
Money

This couple saved enough money to retire early. Here’s how they did it.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Politics
The week ahead in impeachment, briefly explainedThe week ahead in impeachment, briefly explained
Politics

Subpoenas, depositions, and Gordon Sondland: Here’s Democrats impeachment to-do list this week.

By Ella Nilsen
World Politics
Trump sanctions Turkey for the Syria invasion his troop withdrawal allowedTrump sanctions Turkey for the Syria invasion his troop withdrawal allowed
World Politics

Trump also raised tariffs on steel and canceled trade talks as Turkey’s assault into Syria continues.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Why everybody is mad at LeBronWhy everybody is mad at LeBron
Politics

LeBron James weighed in on the NBA’s China controversy. Now it seems like everyone’s mad at him.

By Dylan Scott
Future Perfect
Watch this robot solve a Rubik’s Cube one-handedWatch this robot solve a Rubik’s Cube one-handed
Future Perfect

A powerful new technique lets robots learn more and handle the unexpected better.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
Hunter Biden says taking a job at a Ukrainian energy company was “poor judgment”Hunter Biden says taking a job at a Ukrainian energy company was “poor judgment”
Politics

In an interview with ABC News, Biden defended his résumé, but said he regrets that his business dealings have led to an impeachment inquiry.

By Sean Collins
Future Perfect
Have we gotten any happier over 200 years? Researchers analyzed millions of books to find out.Have we gotten any happier over 200 years? Researchers analyzed millions of books to find out.
Future Perfect

Here’s what our literature reveals about our well-being, according to a sentiment analysis algorithm.

By Sigal Samuel
Police Violence
Fort Worth officer charged with murder in killing of black woman in her own homeFort Worth officer charged with murder in killing of black woman in her own home
Police Violence

Aaron Dean, the officer who shot Atatiana Jefferson, resigned on Monday, hours before he was booked on murder charges.

By P.R. Lockhart
So your kid is a bully. Here’s how to stop it.
The Highlight

First step: Try not to freak out.

By Rachel Wilkerson Miller
Money
Terrazzo used to be kitschy. Now it’s on everything from Spalding basketballs to Madewell dresses.Terrazzo used to be kitschy. Now it’s on everything from Spalding basketballs to Madewell dresses.
The racial pessimism of Clarence Thomas
Politics

Corey Robin on Thomas’s black nationalism and why more people should understand it.

By Sean Illing
The way forward for Me Too, according to founder Tarana Burke
#MeToo

“Accountability has to happen on a spectrum.”

By Morgan Jerkins
Money
Are cloth diapers really any better for the environment, your wallet, or your baby?Are cloth diapers really any better for the environment, your wallet, or your baby?
Money

The Great Diaper Debate, as it’s been christened, is ultimately more about how parents want to present themselves than anything else.

By Mary Widdicks
Politics
Trump keeps losing in court, but time is on his sideTrump keeps losing in court, but time is on his side
Politics

Courts aren’t buying Trump’s claim that he is immune from oversight. But that won’t matter if he runs out the clock.

By Ian Millhiser