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Money
Who’s making money on the anti-woke, anti-trans backlash?Who’s making money on the anti-woke, anti-trans backlash?
Money

Turns out, shopping when you’re trying to boycott everything is hard.

By Emily Stewart
Crypto
Now might be a good time to consider quitting cryptoNow might be a good time to consider quitting crypto
Crypto

What the SEC’s lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase mean for the future of cryptocurrencies — and for you.

By Whizy Kim
Technology
Why the SEC is cracking down on crypto and big tech companiesWhy the SEC is cracking down on crypto and big tech companies
Technology

The SEC has come for Coinbase.

By Sara Morrison
Technology
Firing Chris Licht won’t fix CNNFiring Chris Licht won’t fix CNN
Technology

Ever after its CEO’s firing, CNN remains stuck in no man’s land.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Conservatives think Chick-fil-A is woke now?Conservatives think Chick-fil-A is woke now?
Politics

The right-wing outcry over the fast food chain, briefly explained.

By Li Zhou
2023’s big summer movie season, explained
What Disney changed (and didn’t) in The Little Mermaid remakeWhat Disney changed (and didn’t) in The Little Mermaid remake
2023’s big summer movie season, explained

The original Little Mermaid is a perfect movie. Disney thought it could make improvements.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
A guide to Ron DeSantis’s most extreme policies in FloridaA guide to Ron DeSantis’s most extreme policies in Florida
Politics

DeSantis’s Florida bills targeting LGBTQ people, abortion rights, and teachings on race preview his presidential platform.

By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou
Technology
Do Americans really want “unbiased” news?Do Americans really want “unbiased” news?
Technology

CNN and the Messenger both say they’re chasing the middle. Uh-oh.

By Peter Kafka
Media
The next target of the right’s campaign against woke companies: Fox News?The next target of the right’s campaign against woke companies: Fox News?
Media

A conservative outlet is attacking Fox for being too respectful of trans employees. It’s a sign of the times on the right.

By Zack Beauchamp
2023’s big summer movie season, explained
Why does The Little Mermaid remake look so bad?Why does The Little Mermaid remake look so bad?
2023’s big summer movie season, explained

The poor, unfortunate remake isn’t nearly as visually spectacular as the original Disney classic.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Elon Musk won’t stop tweeting his way into troubleElon Musk won’t stop tweeting his way into trouble
Technology

Musk’s week of conspiracy theories, explained.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Instagram’s co-founder explains why he’s starting overInstagram’s co-founder explains why he’s starting over
Technology

Kevin Systrom wants to solve the “existential crises” facing the news industry.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
President Biden can end the debt ceiling by himself. But will bonds markets buy it?President Biden can end the debt ceiling by himself. But will bonds markets buy it?
Politics

The president signaled he’s open to bypassing Congress to avoid default. There’s one major problem with that plan that people aren’t talking about.

By Dylan Matthews
Media
Tucker Carlson’s show is back, and it’s on TwitterTucker Carlson’s show is back, and it’s on Twitter
Media

The former Fox News host says he has a new home, and it’s owned by Elon Musk.

By Sara Morrison and Aja Romano
Media
Why Tucker Carlson’s text message about “white men” mattersWhy Tucker Carlson’s text message about “white men” matters
Media

A leaked text that reportedly led to Carlson’s firing revealed something important about the most racist show on cable.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
Why digital media is melting downWhy digital media is melting down
Podcast
Technology

Gawker’s Nick Denton, BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti, and Ben Smith on digital media’s boom and bust

By Peter Kafka
Business & Finance
Is First Republic Bank’s failure sign of a slow-motion banking crisis?Is First Republic Bank’s failure sign of a slow-motion banking crisis?
Business & Finance

Why more failures could be on the way.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Disney’s had enough — it’s taking Ron DeSantis to courtDisney’s had enough — it’s taking Ron DeSantis to court
Politics

In a new lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis of “a targeted campaign of government retaliation.”

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The new controversy on the left: Is it okay to say Tucker Carlson had some good ideas?The new controversy on the left: Is it okay to say Tucker Carlson had some good ideas?
Politics

The American Prospect ran an article praising Carlson. The backlash came quickly.

By Andrew Prokop
Media
No, seriously, why did Fox News fire Tucker Carlson?No, seriously, why did Fox News fire Tucker Carlson?
Media

Something doesn’t add up.

By Peter Kafka
Media
The dramatic end of Don Lemon’s controversial tenure at CNNThe dramatic end of Don Lemon’s controversial tenure at CNN
Media

CNN has “parted ways” with the CNN This Morning co-host following allegations of misogyny.

By Nicole Narea
Money
Bed Bath & Beyond and bankrupt?Bed Bath & Beyond and bankrupt?
Money

How Bed Bath & Beyond went from retail darling to bankruptcy.

By Emily Stewart
Technology
RIP, BuzzFeed News. Who’s next?RIP, BuzzFeed News. Who’s next?
Technology

BuzzFeed used to be worth $1.6 billion; now it’s down to $100 million. Its peers aren’t looking so hot, either.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Ron DeSantis loses again to DisneyRon DeSantis loses again to Disney
Politics

The Florida governor’s fight with Disney has become a political liability. But he can’t afford to retreat.

By Nicole Narea
Technology
Fox News won. Dominion won. The rest of us lost.Fox News won. Dominion won. The rest of us lost.
Technology

Rupert Murdoch’s company doesn’t like paying the $787 million settlement. But now it’s back to business as usual.

By Peter Kafka
Politics
Why a record-shattering settlement still might not change Fox NewsWhy a record-shattering settlement still might not change Fox News
Politics

Dominion is walking away with $787 million. That might not be enough to deter Fox News.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Fox pays $787 million for its 2020 election liesFox pays $787 million for its 2020 election lies
Politics

Dominion Voting Systems will get $787 million of the $1.6 billion it originally sought.

By Nicole Narea and Andrew Prokop
Politics
Ron DeSantis is plotting revenge on DisneyRon DeSantis is plotting revenge on Disney
Politics

The Florida governor refuses to lose to Disney as the company plans Pride Month celebrations.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The multibillion-dollar defamation lawsuits against Fox News, explainedThe multibillion-dollar defamation lawsuits against Fox News, explained
Politics

Dominion and Smartmatic’s lawsuits might finally hold Fox accountable for promoting 2020 election lies.

By Ian Millhiser, Nicole Narea and 1 more
Billionaires
The 2023 Forbes billionaire ranking: Crypto down, sports upThe 2023 Forbes billionaire ranking: Crypto down, sports up
Billionaires

What the list says about uber-wealth right now.

By Whizy Kim
Trans people deserve better journalism
Culture

How the anti-trans movement took over legacy media.

By Aja Romano
Politics
How Disney just beat Ron DeSantisHow Disney just beat Ron DeSantis
Politics

Ron DeSantis is now losing to both Donald Trump and Mickey Mouse.

By Nicole Narea
The influencers getting rich by teaching you how to get rich
Culture

Inside the lucrative, distinctly nonacademic world of online classes.

By Rebecca Jennings
Business & Finance
The world’s largest crypto exchange is in trouble with the US governmentThe world’s largest crypto exchange is in trouble with the US government
Business & Finance

Binance is the latest crypto exchange to get into hot water with regulators.

By Li Zhou
Money
Are buy now, pay later services like Klarna and Apple Pay Later a scam?Are buy now, pay later services like Klarna and Apple Pay Later a scam?
Money

Buy now, pay later — and maybe more than you bargained for.

By Emily Stewart
Technology
The swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, explainedThe swift collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, explained
Technology

What we know about the bank failure and fallout.

By Vox Staff
Technology
9 questions about Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, answered9 questions about Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, answered
Technology

Tech’s favorite bank just failed. What does that mean for you?

By Emily Stewart, Sara Morrison and 1 more
Politics
The Fed prioritizes inflation over bank turmoil with its latest rate hikeThe Fed prioritizes inflation over bank turmoil with its latest rate hike
Politics

It announced a quarter-point increase to the interest rate this week, despite recent banking woes.

By Li Zhou
Business & Finance
The banking crisis might not be overThe banking crisis might not be over
Business & Finance

Credit Suisse’s near-failure is stoking uncertainty about whether the banking crisis can be contained.

By Nicole Narea
Money
Should you be worried about your small bank?Should you be worried about your small bank?
Money

Turns out you don’t have to be that big to be too big to fail.

By Emily Stewart