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Why Americans are living longer again The US death rate just hit a record low, and there’s reason to hope the trend will continue. America is a...
The evidence against “ultra-processed” foods is weaker than you think New analysis suggests other factors may explain the harms blamed on...
The solution to America’s 250th birthday mess? Party like it’s 1976. Don’t let Trump ruin America’s anniversary. America’s 250th anniversary...
The late historian who rekindled my hope for America’s future Gordon Wood’s argument for the “radicalism” of the Revolution reveals something...
Why Gen Z bros are ditching their MAGA hats The young men souring on Trump over Iran and Israel, Epstein, and the economy. The numbers are clear:...
The Supreme Court can no longer explain itself The justices don’t speak a common language, even with each other. The legal profession is much like a...
The fatal flaw in how America handles heat waves As heat waves strain the power grid, passive cooling can help homes stay safer when the air goes out....
Medicare is now offering $50 GLP-1 prescriptions. The US may never be the same. Three ways GLP-1s are about to change America. The latest breakthrough...
How Trump took over America’s 250th, briefly explained. This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the...
The worst thing about America’s World Cup Roger Bennett explains why everyone hates the World Cup’s new “hydration breaks.” The World Cup is...
America at 250: Who are we, anyway? America turns 250 this year. The celebrations are already underway — and so are the questions. President Donald...
How extreme heat is changing summer camp Camps can survive climate change, but they have to adapt. This story originally appeared in Kids Today,...
The world’s oceans just broke a disturbing record Oceans absorb our climate sins; now, they are heating up, too. This story originally appeared in...
The best thing about Love Island USA this summer is the…friendships? Gen Z’s dating habits are re-shaping TV’s smuttiest show. On Love Island...
There’s one big reason socialist voters may not get what they want The left’s new vision is running into an old problem. The left is painting...
What we lost when everything became a screen Touchscreens made life frictionless. They also flattened our relationship with the physical world. I...
How much money is Trump making off his presidency? The president’s $2.2 billion windfall, briefly explained. This story appeared in The Logoff, a...
Melat Kiros is the first political star truly formed by the 2020s What’s behind her shocking victory against a 30-year incumbent in Colorado —...
The unlikely cause bringing liberals and conservatives together It turns out no one likes seeing pigs locked in tiny cages. “This is demonic...
Who is actually ruling Iran right now? The new supreme leader’s absence from public view has exposed a deeper problem: Iran’s old power structure...
Air conditioning is not a moral failure The case for making air conditioning normal — even in Europe. As temperatures blew past 100°F in cities...
5 books that define America — for better and for worse The great American novels know that this is not an innocent country. Some countries built...
America’s housing was built for a world we no longer live in The United States is turning 250. Everything we want for the next 50 years starts with...
Trump’s quest for untrammeled power just got a big boost The Supreme Court knew one of its new rulings could endanger democracy — and did it...
Why Elon Musk is so obsessed with this violently xenophobic Armie Hammer movie Citizen Vigilante, the bizarre movie that took over Elon Musk’s...
The Supreme Court’s trans sports ruling is a cautionary tale for all left-leaning lawyers If you’re a liberal, and you’re thinking of bringing a...
The Supreme Court just came one vote away from a constitutional catastrophe The 5-4 vote in the birthright citizenship case is a warning that all of...
Justice Alito does one last favor for the Republican Party Of course Alito is retiring under Trump. Justice Samuel Alito announced on Tuesday that...
Why gay guys are falling for AI thirst traps These hot, hairy-chested guys have tens of thousands of followers. They’re also not real. Derek Lam...
Are moderate Democrats washed? They hoped “Abundance” could be the party’s new vision. It hasn’t worked out. A year ago, the hottest idea in...
The organ donation boom complicating the boundary between life and death A growing form of donation is expanding the organ supply in the US — and...
How the rich got stingy The ultra-wealthy used to build libraries and public parks. Those days are over. Historically, being ultra-wealthy meant that...
Welcome to the July issue of The Highlight Once upon a time, Sara Herschander writes, going through life meant interacting with the world around you...
A fringe attack on voting rights just got four votes on the Supreme Court Watson v. RNC is the easiest election law case to reach the justices in...
Why you grieve the end of summer before it’s even over If you’re already stressed about the end of the season, you’re not alone. The days are...
Should you keep practicing a religion even if you don’t believe? You can outgrow a belief without outgrowing the people who gave it to you. Hi...
The US is better off than it was in 1976. So why does it feel worse? America’s 250th birthday feels bleak. The numbers tell a different story....
Four easy ways to live longer “Longevity” doesn’t need to be an elaborate science experiment. My grandmother lived to be 97. For decades she was...
Democrats say they need manlier candidates. Doesn’t Mamdani qualify? If liberals believe masculinity is the key to winning, they could embrace...
Trump’s AI power grab Who gets access to new OpenAI’s new ChatGPT model? Trump wants to decide. This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily...