Politics
When a North Dakota Teen’s Killing Became a Right-Wing Talking Point - The New York Times
When a teen’s killing became a right-wing talking point, the rush to outrage obscured a more complicated story.
Harlan Crow Wants to Stop Talking About Clarence Thomas - The Atlantic
Harlan Crow wants to stop talking about Clarence Thomas.
Travel
Ten Travel Tips to Navigate Airports Like a Pro This Summer - WSJ
Every minute can count when lines for security and food are long. Here are ways to buy yourself some breathing room.
Media
THE KING'S DOMINION | Vanity Fair | May 2023
His sons are at war. He's divorced his fourth wife and broken an engagement to a would-be fifth. The jewel in what's left of his crown faces a billion-dollar lawsuit. Will the division Rupert Murdoch spent his life fostering undo his empire?
Transportation
How Did Hyundai Get So Cool? - WSJ
Korean carmaker known for its budget brands has become an EV innovator; sets sights on Tesla
Science
The Model Rockets That Carried Us to the Stars - WSJ
Inspired by the space race, we defined ourselves by our choice of miniature machines.
Technology
Death of Ownership: Companies Use Software, Subscriptions to Grab Money From Customers
Companies are using sneaky software, subscription fees, and legal tricks to make you endlessly pay for stuff you already bought.
Culture
Why you should buy from resale, second-hand stores instead of new - The Washington Post
We’re headed for a world where buying second-hand may become nearly as easy, even preferable, as buying new for many goods.
Why Suicide Rates Are Dropping Around the World | WIRED
Over the past couple of decades, global suicide prevention efforts have reduced deaths by a third—but some countries are falling behind.
Fleeing Afghanistan, U.S. Allies Risk Journey Through Darién Gap - The New York Times
For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long, dangerous search for safety.
Ashley Judd Reflects on Grief a Year After Her Mother Naomi Judd’s Death - The New York Times
The actress and mental health advocate shares how she coped while mourning the loss of her mother, the country music singer Naomi Judd, who died by suicide.
Real Estate
Lessons From a Renters’ Utopia - It Might Look Like Vienna. The New York Times
Worldwide, housing has become a nightmare of expense and speculation. What did Vienna do right?