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Life Archive

Archives for July 2024

2024 Elections
Speaking to Black journalists, Trump reminded everyone how racist he can beSpeaking to Black journalists, Trump reminded everyone how racist he can be
2024 Elections

Give Trump a platform and he’ll remind people how unlikable he is.

By Christian Paz
Politics
What the Kamala Harris identity debate shows about AmericaWhat the Kamala Harris identity debate shows about America
Politics

Identity is complicated, and she shouldn’t have to choose just one.

By Nisha Chittal
Public pools are good, actually
Even Better

They offer so much more than a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

By Allie Volpe
Culture
The art and science of swearingThe art and science of swearing
Podcast
Culture

And why you feel bad swearing around your friends’ kids, according to a philosopher.

By Sean Illing
Even Better
Think like an OlympianThink like an Olympian
Even Better

More of a mathlete than an athlete? A gold medal mindset can help you do almost anything better.

By Keren Landman, MD
Supreme Court
A new Supreme Court case threatens to gut the Court’s one good trans rights decisionA new Supreme Court case threatens to gut the Court’s one good trans rights decision
Supreme Court

Republican Justice Neil Gorsuch surprised most Court watchers by supporting trans rights in Bostock v. Clayton County. We’re about to find out if he actually meant it.

By Ian Millhiser
Money Talks: The mother-daughter duo who won’t let their franchise fail
Even Better

These small-town biz owners are determined to stay connected to their customers.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Even Better
Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age.
Even Better

It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

By Allie Volpe
It shouldn’t be so hard to live near your friends
Even Better

Americans are more socially isolated than ever. Here’s how we can reconnect.

By Zoë Bernard
Even Better
Feeling drained from the night before? It could be an emotional hangover.Feeling drained from the night before? It could be an emotional hangover.
Even Better

Here’s how to keep one from ruining your day.

By Anna Medaris
Culture
How Love Island USA became this summer’s most exquisite trashHow Love Island USA became this summer’s most exquisite trash
Culture

Americans are finally falling in love with the US version of the British reality hit. Fancy that!

By Rebecca Jennings
How to travel now
Your flight was canceled. Now what?Your flight was canceled. Now what?
How to travel now

Here’s how to get to where you want to go, and make sure your luggage makes it too.

By Allie Volpe
Money
Traveling has never been better if you’re rich — but it’s worse if you’re notTraveling has never been better if you’re rich — but it’s worse if you’re not
Money

Looking at the growing rift in travel spending.

By Whizy Kim
Future Perfect
It’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to itIt’s time to stop arguing over the population slowdown and start adapting to it
Future Perfect

The world population could peak in your lifetime.

By Bryan Walsh
Even Better
Energy drinks are everywhere. How dangerous are they?Energy drinks are everywhere. How dangerous are they?
Even Better

Originally marketed squarely at young men, they’re now coming for women’s wallets.

By Keren Landman, MD