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Archives for December 2019

Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s
The decade, in 6 minutesThe decade, in 6 minutes
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Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

Let’s ring in the new year — and the 2020s.

By Danush Parvaneh and Christophe Haubursin
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3 big health care stories to watch for in 20203 big health care stories to watch for in 2020
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Surprise bills, Medicare-for-all, and more.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Ivanka Trump’s interview on Face the Nation could have aired on Fox NewsIvanka Trump’s interview on Face the Nation could have aired on Fox News
Politics

Margaret Brennan claimed Ivanka was a “vocal” opponent of family separation. The opposite is true.

By Aaron Rupar
The keto moment
Science

The extreme diet phenomenon may offer clues on how nutrition can treat disease.

By Julia Belluz
Technology
Adam Sandler is Netflix’s biggest star, and Netflix thinks that’s greatAdam Sandler is Netflix’s biggest star, and Netflix thinks that’s great
Technology

Netflix says its audiences love the stuff it makes for itself, like Murder Mystery. Its rivals are betting otherwise.

By Peter Kafka
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Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis has stage 4 pancreatic cancerCivil rights icon Rep. John Lewis has stage 4 pancreatic cancer
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“I have never faced a fight quite like the one I have now,” Lewis said.

By Sean Collins
The best things to eat and drink to fight wintertime dread
Food

Tips from cooks and eaters in the coldest parts of the world.

By Kara Elder
Future Perfect
The 11 most-read Future Perfect articles of 2019The 11 most-read Future Perfect articles of 2019
Future Perfect

Our best of the year, from meatless meat to global warming to the rise of artificial intelligence.

By Dylan Matthews
Money
The reason carry-on luggage became such a hassleThe reason carry-on luggage became such a hassle
Money

Airlines are adding more overhead space, but it probably won’t make much of a difference.

By Terry Nguyen
Culture
Why America loves — and hates — outspoken young womenWhy America loves — and hates — outspoken young women
Culture

Women like Greta Thunberg and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were leaders in the 2010s. And they were vilified for it.

By Anna North
1,000 people sent me their addiction treatment stories. Here’s what I learned.
The Rehab Racket: Investigating the high cost of addiction care

Here are four reasons America’s addiction treatment system is broken.

By German Lopez
World Politics
In a bid for peace, Ukraine swaps 200 prisoners with pro-Russian separatistsIn a bid for peace, Ukraine swaps 200 prisoners with pro-Russian separatists
World Politics

The swap represents a symbolic step forward in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

By Zeeshan Aleem
World Politics
What we know about the deadly car bombing in MogadishuWhat we know about the deadly car bombing in Mogadishu
World Politics

More than 70 people have been killed, and at least 100 people were wounded.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
A new government study shows how Trump’s tariffs have backfiredA new government study shows how Trump’s tariffs have backfired
Politics

Trump promised to revive manufacturing with tariffs. A Federal Reserve study finds he did the opposite.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Joe Biden explains why he said he’d defy an impeachment trial subpoenaJoe Biden explains why he said he’d defy an impeachment trial subpoena
Politics

“I am just not going to pretend that there is any legal basis for Republican subpoenas for my testimony in the impeachment trial,” Biden said.

By Zeeshan Aleem