~best-of-the-atlanti | Bookmarks (1099)
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What to Read If You’re Angry About the Election
These seven books aren’t a cure for rage and despair. Think of them instead as a...
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Shortlisted Images for the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Some of the early picks from this year’s competition, featuring close-up, macro, and micro photography
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Introducing ‘Being Human’
The Atlantic expands health coverage with new section, reporting on the body, mind, and how we...
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The Cancer Gene More Men Should Test For
BRCA mutations are inextricably linked with breasts, but they can also lead to cancer in the...
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We’re About to Find Out How Much Americans Like Vaccines
Empowering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will test one of American public health’s greatest successes.
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A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
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Apple Lost the Plot on Texting
A new feature uses AI to summarize push notifications. It sounds great until you actually try...
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What Going ‘Wild on Health’ Looks Like
The potential consequences of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s most troubling ideas
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Your Armpits Are Trying to Tell You Something
The best time to apply antiperspirant is right before bed. Seriously.
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The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
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Here’s How We Know RFK Jr. Is Wrong About Vaccines
Children used to die of diseases far more gruesome and deadly than we remember.
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‘Say Nothing’ Goes Beyond Good vs. Evil
A terrific drama captures the struggle of separating who you are from what you fight for.
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The ‘Democracy’ Gap
Almost all Americans say they support democracy—but they have very different ideas about what the word...
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The Three Pillars of the Bro-Economy
Day-trading, sports betting, and crypto are about to get bigger.
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The Commons: The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
Readers respond to our November 2024 issue and more.
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Was Agriculture the Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race?
Did it solve scarcity or create it?
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He Was the World’s Longest-Held Death-Row Inmate. He Was Also Innocent.
Iwao Hakamada spent an unprecedented five decades awaiting execution. Each day he woke up unsure whether...
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Why Are Dogs So Obsessed With Lamb Chop?
In a market with thousands of toys, somehow the 1960s puppet has become ubiquitous.
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What De La Soul’s Big Mistake Cost Hip-Hop
A new book revisits the revolutionary trio’s decision to renounce its debut album, and the implications...
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The Thin Line Between Biopic and Propaganda
The success of Reagan reflects the market demands of a more fragmented moviegoing public—and reality.