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Archives for October 2019

Technology
Bestselling author Shea Serrano’s writing reads like a conversation. That’s not an accident.Bestselling author Shea Serrano’s writing reads like a conversation. That’s not an accident.
Podcast
Technology

It lets him pull off a very cool trick in his new book, Movies (And Other Things).

By Peter Kafka
Politics
These 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for AmericansThese 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for Americans
Podcast
Politics

​The 2019-2020 term is going to be a big one.

By Delia Paunescu
Future Perfect
Watch the first-ever video of pigs using tools with no human promptingWatch the first-ever video of pigs using tools with no human prompting
Future Perfect

Pigs are smarter than you might think.

By Sigal Samuel
World Politics
Trump says he’s ending the US role in Middle East wars. He’s sending 1,800 troops to Saudi Arabia.Trump says he’s ending the US role in Middle East wars. He’s sending 1,800 troops to Saudi Arabia.
World Politics

This is yet another part of the US-Iran standoff.

By Alex Ward
Science
As vaping-related illness cases reach 1,300, health officials still don’t know the causeAs vaping-related illness cases reach 1,300, health officials still don’t know the cause
Science

To date, 26 people have died of vaping-related illness. One was only 17 years old.

By Julia Belluz
Video
How did American CEOs get so rich?How did American CEOs get so rich?
Play
Video

The rise of stock buybacks tells part of the story.

By Liz Scheltens
Gender
Hollywood and Silicon Valley can no longer silence women with this contract clauseHollywood and Silicon Valley can no longer silence women with this contract clause
Gender

California finally bans forced arbitration at work.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Explainers
Colorado has a new plan to bring a “public option” of sorts to the state levelColorado has a new plan to bring a “public option” of sorts to the state level
Explainers

As Congress fails to act, Colorado has an idea to expand the Affordable Care Act.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
17 former Watergate prosecutors say Trump should be impeached17 former Watergate prosecutors say Trump should be impeached
Politics

Nixon had three articles of impeachment against him. The prosecutors say they’d also fit Trump.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump claims Congress can’t investigate his finances. He just lost big in court.Trump claims Congress can’t investigate his finances. He just lost big in court.
Politics

Turns out, the president is not above the law.

By Ian Millhiser
Money
How TikTok went from an ad-free paradise to a playground for big brandsHow TikTok went from an ad-free paradise to a playground for big brands
Money

The era of corporate-engineered songs has come to the app. What does that mean for the rest of TikTok?

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
Trump’s Minneapolis rally was a window into how ugly his 2020 campaign will beTrump’s Minneapolis rally was a window into how ugly his 2020 campaign will be
Politics

Trump attacked Somali refugees, including Ilhan Omar, in one of the country’s Somali population centers.

By Aaron Rupar
Climate
Greta Thunberg is traveling from Canada to Chile without leaving the groundGreta Thunberg is traveling from Canada to Chile without leaving the ground
Climate

The teen activist is striking in Denver on Friday as she continues her journey to a major climate meeting in Chile.

By Umair Irfan
Science
Quitting Juul may be harder than quitting cigarettesQuitting Juul may be harder than quitting cigarettes
Science

Here’s what addiction experts recommend.

By Julia Belluz
Police Violence
Amber Guyger, Joshua Brown, and the broken trust between Dallas police and residentsAmber Guyger, Joshua Brown, and the broken trust between Dallas police and residents
Police Violence

The Dallas Police Department already faced criticism from activists. The Guyger trial has made everything worse.

By P.R. Lockhart