Blog/Commentary
Politics
The Right-Wing Zealot Who Wrecked the Budget Process and Made Washington Dysfunctional | The New Republic
Grover Norquist’s 45-year-long reign of terror started with a simple pledge.
Photography
Photos: National Napping Day - The Atlantic
A handful of images of snoozy people and animals enjoying the benefits of napping in various locations
Winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards - The Atlantic
A collection of some of the winning and shortlisted photos from this year’s competition
Markets & Economy
Brian Stelter: How Not to Cover the SVB Bank Run - The Atlantic
When financial panic looms, reporters need to stick to the facts.
Climate Change
Extreme Rain and Drought Is Happening More Often, New Research Shows - The New York Times
Using 20 years of satellite observations, researchers identified periods of extreme wetness and dryness, and found they were becoming larger, more frequent and more severe.
Health/Biotech
How sugar substitutes sneak into foods and affect your health - Washington Post
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes sweeten foods without extra calories. But studies show the ingredients can affect gut and heart health.
U.S. Maternal Mortality Hits Highest Level Since 1965 - WSJ
The 2021 surge in maternal deaths exacerbated a yearslong trend that has made the U.S. the most dangerous place among high-income countries to give birth.
Environment
EPA Proposes Regulations for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water - WSJ
The move reflects growing concern over health effects of PFAS, which have contaminated water supplies in hundreds of communities.
Sports
These young female athletes died by suicide. They all had head injuries in common - CNN
Women may be more susceptible to concussion, but remain significantly underrepresented within sport and exercise science research. This, leading experts warn, means they often do not get the treatment or aftercare they need following a head injury.