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Archives for January 2019

The historic new Congress, in 17 pictures
Politics

A record-breaking number of women were sworn into the House and Senate on Thursday.

By Li Zhou and Kainaz Amaria
Money
Cartier lost a trademark battle over the word “love”Cartier lost a trademark battle over the word “love”
Money

The luxury accessories brand tried to make the case that its iconic bracelets gave it ownership of the word “love.”

By Chavie Lieber
Future Perfect
Here are the ways nature could wipe out humanityHere are the ways nature could wipe out humanity
Future Perfect

Asteroids, gamma rays, and supervolcanoes are all exceptionally rare but could be catastrophic if they happened.

By Kelsey Piper
Video
Why fixing the US bail system is trickyWhy fixing the US bail system is tricky
Play
Video

Cash bail is great — if you can pay for it.

By Mac Schneider and Madeline Marshall
Politics
Watch: a historic class of new lawmakers are sworn into CongressWatch: a historic class of new lawmakers are sworn into Congress
Politics

A record-breaking number of women and people of color are officially part of the new class.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Nancy Pelosi’s first speech as House speaker celebrated women’s accomplishmentsNancy Pelosi’s first speech as House speaker celebrated women’s accomplishments
Politics

Read the full text of Pelosi’s speech.

By Ella Nilsen
Culture
Hollywood’s record-busting 2018, explainedHollywood’s record-busting 2018, explained
Culture

It’s a booming industry with an uncertain future.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
Apple is selling fewer iPhones than it would likeApple is selling fewer iPhones than it would like
Money

Maybe upgrading your phone just isn’t fun or cool anymore.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Explainers
Impeachment of the president, explainedImpeachment of the president, explained
Explainers

Will the Democratic House impeach Trump? And how does impeachment work, anyway?

By Andrew Prokop
Criminal Justice
Saudi Arabia begins trial for 11 suspects in Khashoggi murderSaudi Arabia begins trial for 11 suspects in Khashoggi murder
Criminal Justice

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for at least five individuals.

By Jen Kirby
It’s official: Nancy Pelosi is elected speaker of the House
Politics

With her swearing-in as House speaker, Pelosi solidifies her place in history.

By Ella Nilsen
Future Perfect
2018’s big wins — and big losses — for animals2018’s big wins — and big losses — for animals
Future Perfect

A ban on dog and cat meat, improved conditions for caged animals, and other notable developments in animal welfare

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
Why Trump’s top economic adviser is taking credit for Apple’s weak earningsWhy Trump’s top economic adviser is taking credit for Apple’s weak earnings
Politics

“A heck of a lot” more to come, says Kevin Hassett.

By Matthew Yglesias
Health Care
17 attorneys general are appealing the court decision overturning Obamacare17 attorneys general are appealing the court decision overturning Obamacare
Health Care

Trump won’t defend the Affordable Care Act. So these Democrats are stepping in.

By Sarah Kliff
World Politics
China just landed on the far side of the moon. It has plans to do a lot more.China just landed on the far side of the moon. It has plans to do a lot more.
World Politics

The US won’t be happy about this.

By Alex Ward