Counting the Dead in Mosul
The civilian death toll in the fight against ISIS is far higher than official estimates.
The Risks to Freedom in Hungary
The country’s independent media has largely been stifled. One of its remaining voices explains what it’s like to try to hold an aspiring strongman to account.
Lean on Pete: A Deeply Sad Tale of a Boy and His Horse
Though it’s not an easy watch, Andrew Haigh’s film is bolstered by wonderful performances from Charlie Plummer and Steve Buscemi.
Why Whales Got So Big
It’s often said that the ocean releases them from the constraints of life on land. It’s actually the opposite.
Zuckerberg Says Balancing Facebook's Business and Community Is 'Quite Easy'
It’s not about the business, the head of Facebook maintains, but about the conflicts among users.
April Blooms: Spring Is on the Way
A small collection of images from the past few weeks from North America, Asia, and Europe, of tulips, sunshine, and cherry blossoms—surely signs of warmer days to come.
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The Scientific Paper Is Obsolete
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Enough With the Trolley Problem
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Doing Dishes Is the Worst
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The Overprotected Kid
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Saudi Crown Prince: Iran's Supreme Leader 'Makes Hitler Look Good'
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A Trade War With China May Be Inevitable
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'Corporations Are People' Is Built on an Incredible 19th-Century Lie
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The Passing of the Libertarian Moment
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The Milky Way’s Center Is a Cornucopia of Black Holes
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Why Whales Got So Big
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