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Archives for April 2019

Politics
Chicago’s mayoral race is about to make historyChicago’s mayoral race is about to make history
Politics

In a race between Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago will elect its first black woman mayor on Tuesday.

By Emily Stewart
Most images of black holes are illustrations. Here’s what our telescopes actually capture.
Science

Finally, next week, we may get to see one up close for the first time.

By Brian Resnick
World Politics
Algeria’s longtime dictator just resigned amid massive protestsAlgeria’s longtime dictator just resigned amid massive protests
World Politics

Abdelaziz Bouteflika is the fifth Arab leader removed from office by public demand since 2011.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Prime Minister Theresa May changes course on BrexitPrime Minister Theresa May changes course on Brexit
World Politics

May said she would seek a longer extension to avoid a no-deal on April 12 — and that she’d work with the opposition Labour Party to agree to a new plan.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
High school students of color are protesting racism and inequalityHigh school students of color are protesting racism and inequality
Politics

After racist incidents at schools in Charlottesville and the Bronx, students have taken action to make school officials address deeper inequities.

By P.R. Lockhart
Culture
It’s possible to see Avengers: Endgame early — if you endure a 60-hour Marvel marathonIt’s possible to see Avengers: Endgame early — if you endure a 60-hour Marvel marathon
Culture

We don’t condone going to a 60-hour Marvel movie marathon. But here are some tips for survival should you decide to go.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Money
Girls at a North Carolina school sued for their right to wear pants — and wonGirls at a North Carolina school sued for their right to wear pants — and won
Money

“In 2019, girls should have the choice to wear pants,” one parent said.

By Gaby Del Valle
Video
How one family built life hack cultureHow one family built life hack culture
Play
Video

The real Cheaper by the Dozen family was so much better.

By Phil Edwards and Coleman Lowndes
Culture
The essential Stephen King: a crash course in the best from America’s horror masterThe essential Stephen King: a crash course in the best from America’s horror master
Culture

Stephen King has written over 70 books. Here are the ones you can’t miss.

By Aja Romano
Explainers
Trump’s latest outburst against Puerto Rico, explainedTrump’s latest outburst against Puerto Rico, explained
Explainers

The president isn’t happy about Democratic efforts to provide disaster relief to the hurricane-ravaged US territory.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
Why coders want to optimize the worldWhy coders want to optimize the world
Technology

Coders wield remarkable influence over our everyday lives. How do they think about the world?

By Hope Reese
Explainers
The essential Game of Thrones episodes to watch before season 8The essential Game of Thrones episodes to watch before season 8
Explainers

We divided our must-watch episode guide into two lists: one for the plot and one for the shocks.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Avengers: Endgame’s special look trailer has the Cap and Iron Man reunion fans have been waiting forAvengers: Endgame’s special look trailer has the Cap and Iron Man reunion fans have been waiting for
Culture

Breaking down the new trailer’s biggest clues, from Thanos to time travel.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
America has stalled on equal payAmerica has stalled on equal pay
Politics

Things got worse last year, not better. And women of color face the biggest gap.

By Anna North
Science
Cholera is spreading in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone IdaiCholera is spreading in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Idai
Science

The infection can kill within hours.

By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz