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Future Perfect
I work in global health. Trump ditching the World Health Organization might be the wake-up call it needs.I work in global health. Trump ditching the World Health Organization might be the wake-up call it needs.
Future Perfect

Here’s what Trump gets right — and wrong — about the WHO.

By Jess Craig
Explainers
Is it time to worry about bird flu?Is it time to worry about bird flu?
Explainers

There’s more to bird flu than expensive eggs.

By Kim Mas and Sean Collins
Politics
What does it mean to be in a “constitutional crisis”?What does it mean to be in a “constitutional crisis”?
Politics

We don’t know yet how far Trump will go.

By Ian Millhiser
Policy
Can anyone stop the french fry cartel?Can anyone stop the french fry cartel?
Podcast
Policy

The anti-trust battle between diners and Big French Fry, briefly explained.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen
Future Perfect
JD Vance accidentally directed us to a crucial moral questionJD Vance accidentally directed us to a crucial moral question
Future Perfect

Just ignore the godawful reading of Christianity he used to get there.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
This Trump policy didn’t work in his first term. He’s trying again.This Trump policy didn’t work in his first term. He’s trying again.
Politics

Why steel and aluminum tariffs are back — and might stick.

By Eric Levitz
Future Perfect
How a shipping error more than a century ago launched the $30 billion chicken industryHow a shipping error more than a century ago launched the $30 billion chicken industry
Future Perfect

The accidental origins of the chicken on your plate, explained.

By Kenny Torrella
Culture
Kanye West’s antisemitic spiral, explainedKanye West’s antisemitic spiral, explained
Culture

Kanye West is dining with white supremacists and openly praising Hitler. How did we get here?

By Aja Romano
Politics
What’s behind Trump’s colonial dreams?What’s behind Trump’s colonial dreams?
Politics

What Trump wants in Gaza and elsewhere is recolonization.

By Bryan Walsh
Climate
Trump’s attack on EVs is just theater — so farTrump’s attack on EVs is just theater — so far
Climate

Yes, you can still get $7,500 for buying an electric car.

By Adam Clark Estes
Future Perfect
The broligarchs have a vision for the new Trump term. It’s darker than you think.The broligarchs have a vision for the new Trump term. It’s darker than you think.
Future Perfect

The real reason Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos are supporting Trump.

By Sigal Samuel
Future Perfect
How the Los Angeles fires highlight the challenge of disaster reliefHow the Los Angeles fires highlight the challenge of disaster relief
Future Perfect

How to help — and how not to — in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

By Kelsey Piper
Climate
What happens when a wildfire reaches a city?What happens when a wildfire reaches a city?
Climate

The Los Angeles wildfires show how blazes can spread in the most urban landscapes, too.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The danger of Meta’s big fact-checking changesThe danger of Meta’s big fact-checking changes
Politics

Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to cozy up to Trump have concerning consequences.

By Li Zhou
Policy
What banning medical debt from your credit score actually meansWhat banning medical debt from your credit score actually means
Policy

The Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Justin Trudeau is resigning. Here’s what comes next.Justin Trudeau is resigning. Here’s what comes next.
World Politics

A cost-of-living crisis and conflict in the Liberal Party mean the resignation’s not a surprise.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
The past 24 hours in South Korea’s chaotic politics, explainedThe past 24 hours in South Korea’s chaotic politics, explained
World Politics

South Korea’s impeached president avoided arrest — for now.

By Ellen Ioanes
Congress
The Matt Gaetz ethics report, explainedThe Matt Gaetz ethics report, explained
Congress

The report accuses Gaetz of paying women for sex — including a 17-year-old.

By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
Amazon
The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.
Amazon

Drivers and delivery workers are trying to disrupt Amazon’s Christmas package deliveries.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
How a tiff over tariffs exposed the Canadian government’s fragilityHow a tiff over tariffs exposed the Canadian government’s fragility
World Politics

Simmering tensions between Justin Trudeau and former ally Chrystia Freeland erupted Monday.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
The danger of Trump’s promise to pardon J6 defendantsThe danger of Trump’s promise to pardon J6 defendants
Politics

Trump told NBC that making the pardons would be one of his day-one priorities.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
The Republican power grab in North Carolina, explainedThe Republican power grab in North Carolina, explained
Politics

Republicans are eroding the powers of incoming Democratic officials — again.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Why protests in the country of Georgia matterWhy protests in the country of Georgia matter
World Politics

Georgians are trying to move toward Europe. Their government may have different plans.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.No, FBI checks aren’t required for Trump’s nominees. Yes, it’s concerning.
Trump 2.0, explained

The background checks aren’t legally required but they can reveal crucial information about nominees.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump’s tariff plan is an inflation planTrump’s tariff plan is an inflation plan
Trump 2.0, explained

New tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could make life more expensive.

By Ellen Ioanes
Israel
International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?International arrest warrants are out for Netanyahu and Gallant. What happens next?
Israel

The International Criminal Court issued warrants over allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?Could Trump actually get rid of the Department of Education?
Trump 2.0, explained

Getting rid of the agency would cause a lot of harm and wouldn’t really change school curriculum.

By Ellen Ioanes
Russia
Biden is letting Ukraine use a powerful new weapon. What happens next?Biden is letting Ukraine use a powerful new weapon. What happens next?
Russia

Putin’s response is renewing concerns about nuclear escalation.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?Trump says he wants to influence interest rates. Can he?
Trump 2.0, explained

There’s little Trump could immediately do to threaten the Federal Reserve’s independence.

By Ellen Ioanes
Money
How Big Toilet Paper dupes us allHow Big Toilet Paper dupes us all
Money

The wild, nonsensical world of toilet paper math, explained.

By Whizy Kim
Politics
Trump’s recess appointments, explainedTrump’s recess appointments, explained
Politics

The change would be a major blow to the system of checks and balances.

By Ellen Ioanes
The Delphi murders were a local tragedy. Then they became “true crime.”
Culture

The investigation into the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams sums up the messy state of true crime.

By Aja Romano
World Politics
Germany’s political upheaval, explainedGermany’s political upheaval, explained
World Politics

There are economic reasons behind the ruling coalition’s collapse on Wednesday.

By Ellen Ioanes
2024 Elections
From Bibi to Putin, here’s how world leaders reacted to Trump’s winFrom Bibi to Putin, here’s how world leaders reacted to Trump’s win
2024 Elections

Thrills, cautious optimism, stony silence: How allies, partners, and adversaries reacted to Trump’s win.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump 2.0, explained
How the second Trump presidency could reshape the worldHow the second Trump presidency could reshape the world
Trump 2.0, explained

Trump has won the election, and the world might never be the same.

By Ellen Ioanes
2024 Elections
How news organizations call the election — and why you should trust themHow news organizations call the election — and why you should trust them
2024 Elections

The science of election calls, explained.

By Ellen Ioanes
Food
Why food recalls are everywhere right nowWhy food recalls are everywhere right now
Food

Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.

By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
Israel
The conflicted history of Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, explained The conflicted history of Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, explained 
Israel

Lebanon’s conflict with Israel is deeper than Hezbollah.

By Ellen Ioanes
Explain It to Me
Why are political campaigns always guilt-tripping us to donate?Why are political campaigns always guilt-tripping us to donate?
Explain It to Me

And is there a better way to ask for money?

By Nicole Narea
Everything you need to know about voting right now
Even Better

From registering to vote to understanding your rights, here’s what to expect this Election Day.

By Allie Volpe