Politics
How mifepristone became a target of the US anti-abortion movement | Abortion | The Guardian
The abortion pill, first invented in 1980 in France, was slow to be accepted in the US. Now, it’s at the center of a major court fight
Pete Buttigieg Loves God, Beer, and His Electric Mustang | WIRED
Sure, the US secretary of transportation has thoughts on building bridges. But infrastructure occupies just a sliver of his voluminous mind.
Alternative Energy
The Texas GOP’s War on Renewable Energy – Texas Monthly
What’s behind the Legislature’s relentless campaign against wind and solar power, which are saving Texans billions?
Markets & Economy
Miami’s Love Affair With Crypto Is Souring as Bitcoin Faithful Flock to the City - WSJ
On the eve of the annual Bitcoin 2023 conference, the city and its mayor have mostly moved on from crypto, as skepticism toward digital currencies rises across the U.S.
Why Are Americans So Negative About the Economy? - The New York Times
It’s an interesting question, given that the economy is actually looking remarkably strong.
Climate Change
How Global Rice Farming Is Being Transformed by Climate Change - The New York Times
From the Mississippi to the Mekong, farmers and researchers are finding creative fixes for the dire threats of global warming, extreme rains and sea-level rise.
Nowhere Should Expect a Cool Summer - The Atlantic
Even a less punishing season than recent summers would be hotter than historical norms.
Health/Biotech
The mysterious middlemen being blamed for America’s sky-high drug prices - Vox
How pharmacy benefit managers found themselves the targets of a bipartisan push on drug prices.
Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing - The New York Times
A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes — ProPublica
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
Environment
Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health - Washington Post
Birds are a way to connect with nature, which is associated with better body and brain health, research shows.
Technology
Alan Turing’s Most Important Machine Was Never Built | Quanta Magazine
When he invented Turing machines in 1936, Alan Turing also invented modern computing.
Culture
The War on Poverty Is Over. Rich People Won. - The Atlantic
The sociologist Matthew Desmond believes that being poor is different in the U.S. than in other rich countries.
Real Estate
New York City May Be Sinking Under the Weight of Its Skyscrapers | Architectural Digest
A scientific journal suggests that the city’s 1.68 trillion pounds of buildings are causing the city to descend, in some neighborhoods faster than others