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1 ‘Post-Vax COVID’ Is a New Disease

Eventually we might all have to deal with COVID-19—but a shorter, gentler version, thanks to vaccines.

Katherine J. Wu

2 When a Hit Musical Becomes a Bad Movie

Dear Evan Hansen was lauded on Broadway, but the film adaptation only emphasizes its flaws.

David Sims

Evan Hansen, in the film 'Dear Evan Hansen,' on a stage, being filmed on a cellphone

3 The Secret to a Fight-Free Relationship

Conventional wisdom says that venting is cathartic and that we should never go to bed angry. But couples who save disagreements for scheduled meetings show the benefits of a more patient approach to conflict.

Rhaina Cohen

Liz Cutler and Tom Kreutz at their home in Princeton, New Jersey

4 Mister Rogers Had a Simple Set of Rules for Talking to Children

The TV legend possessed an extraordinary understanding of how kids make sense of language.

Maxwell King

Fred Rogers resting near a trolley on a TV set

5 Six Rules That Will Define Our Second Pandemic Winter

The pandemic keeps changing, but these principles can guide your thinking through the seasons to come.

Katherine J. Wu Ed Yong Sarah Zhang

A green coronavirus runs haywire from the tip of a vaccine needle.

6 26 Brilliant Movies That Critics Were Wrong About

A group of films, ranging from art-house gems to big blockbusters, that deserve a fresh look

David Sims

Photo illustration of scenes from various films set against a yellow background covered in blue, green, and pink graphics

7 Hard Work Isn’t the Point of the Office

The pandemic disrupted soft work—the gossip, eavesdropping, and casual relationship-building that aren’t a formal part of your job.

Derek Thompson

Illustration of a watercooler on a magic carpet

8 Americans Have No Idea What the Supply Chain Really Is

Behind shipping delays and soaring prices are workers still at mortal risk of COVID-19.

Amanda Mull

A line of plastic bags with "sold out" printed on them

9 The World Won’t Miss Angela Merkel

The German chancellor’s departure feels like a historic moment. But little will change once she’s gone.

Yascha Mounk

10 Say Goodbye to Your Manager

The pandemic has exposed a fundamental weakness in the system.

Ed Zitron

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