
Sigal Samuel
Senior Reporter
Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

What we got right: Biden as the Democratic nominee, Brexit finally happening. What we got wrong: Trump reelected, the Supreme Court unchanged.


The newly minted richest person in the world is asking for guidance on how to give away his money. Here’s some friendly advice.

Expect life to return to normal in 3 stages — not all at once.

2020 was unpredictable. But Future Perfect is going to predict 2021 anyway.

It’s a list that reflects how our fears and hopes morphed over the course of the year.

Solitude is a skill. You can get better at it with practice.


Giving to these three effective organizations right now could make a big difference.


Your gift can cheer up one person. Or it can cheer up many — for the same price.


Economists have a plan to buy herd immunity through a “vaccine stimulus.” But it could backfire.

As many seniors face down the winter holidays alone, it may be tempting to give them a companion robot as a gift.
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