Today, Explained

The rise of death doulas

All Quiet on the Climate Front

Is it a bad book or is it AI?

The integration of generative AI into the publishing industry has triggered significant controversy, exemplified by the withdrawal of the novel Shy Girl after readers and critics identified hallmarks of AI-generated text. While industry professionals struggle to establish effective guardrails, detection remains unrelia...

Abortion pills at the Supreme Court

Controlling hantavirus

Chems in your cosmetics

"Affordability" is the new progressive

Is smoking back?

One billion humanoid robots

Is Venezuela better now?

RIP Spirit Airlines

The Supreme Court's gerrymaxxing

The cost of “I do”

Grading America's first 250 years

The burnout economy

Modern burnout has birthed a lucrative industry of niche solutions, ranging from executive function coaching to luxury sleep tourism. Executive function coaches assist white-collar professionals in managing cognitive overload and the shame cycle associated with productivity, yet these services often function as tempora...

The Michael Jackson "biopic"

China is winning the Iran war

“Staged”

Who's afraid of teen takeovers?

Teen takeovers, where large groups of adolescents congregate in urban centers via social media coordination, present a complex challenge for city officials balancing public safety with youth engagement. While these gatherings often aim to provide social outlets for teenagers, they frequently escalate into violence, pro...

Burnout sandwich