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The baffling case of Karen Read
Culture

How the mysterious death of a Boston cop led to an intense trial, a media circus, and a referendum on policing.

By Aja Romano
Why is everyone talking about Kamala Harris and coconut trees?Why is everyone talking about Kamala Harris and coconut trees?
Kamala Harris

Ironic Kamala Harris meme-ing isn’t so ironic anymore.

By Christian Paz
Simone Biles is so backSimone Biles is so back
Culture

Biles’s huge win at the Olympic trials sends a big message on mental health.

By Li Zhou
Diljit Dosanjh is one of India’s biggest stars. Now he’s taking on America.Diljit Dosanjh is one of India’s biggest stars. Now he’s taking on America.
Music

The musician is packing arenas and performing on The Tonight Show.

By Sucharita Tyagi

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Culture

Every dish is beautiful and no one is hungry.

By Nylah Iqbal Muhammad
Chappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight successChappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight success
Culture

How a Midwest princess played the long game and embraced queer joy.

By Constance Grady
The Spotify conspiracy theories about "Espresso," explainedThe Spotify conspiracy theories about "Espresso," explained
Culture

Why is Spotify making me to listen to Sabrina Carpenter?

By Rebecca Jennings
TikTok is full of bad health “tricks”TikTok is full of bad health “tricks”
Even Better

Beer for a tan? Garlic cloves for sinuses? Don't fall for the firehose of health BS online.

By Keren Landman, MD
How the UFC explains the USAHow the UFC explains the USA
Audio
Sports

Ultimate fighting and the 2024 election's connections, explained

By Hady Mawajdeh
Kevin Costner’s ego and the strange road to HorizonKevin Costner’s ego and the strange road to Horizon
Culture

Horizon is a baffling, incoherent mess. Kevin Costner making it was probably inevitable.

By Aja Romano
Hawk Tuah Girl, explained by straight dudesHawk Tuah Girl, explained by straight dudes
Internet Culture

Whether or not you’ve heard of the viral heroine says a lot about your proximity to the bro internet.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Looking for your next great read? We’re here to help.Looking for your next great read? We’re here to help.
Culture

Introducing Vox’s Next Page.

By Constance Grady
A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV 
Culture

Critic Emily Nussbaum makes the case for the guilty pleasure as an art form.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Julian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedomJulian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedom
Media

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for publishing leaks about the Iraq War.

By Ellen Ioanes
The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!
Culture

Why fans keep missing the point of The Boys.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Why do all the world’s best athletes do Subway commercials?Why do all the world’s best athletes do Subway commercials?
Money

The glitzy campaign, featuring stars like Patrick Mahomes, Simone Biles, and Travis Kelce, is part of an aggressive effort to fix its deep-seated problems.

By Whizy Kim
“Black girl tanning” is the summer’s most radical beauty trend
Culture

Tanning is having a moment — and Black women are finally a part of it.

By Kyndall Cunningham
What this summer’s age-gap escapist fantasies are missing about romance and middle ageWhat this summer’s age-gap escapist fantasies are missing about romance and middle age
Culture

In her new novel All Fours, Miranda July romps where The Idea of You fears to tread.

By Constance Grady
Deadpool and Wolverine’s marketing blitz is one long gay jokeDeadpool and Wolverine’s marketing blitz is one long gay joke
Culture

They’re here. (Almost.) They’re queer. (Maybe.) They need a new joke.

By Alex Abad-Santos
How “Not Like Us” became an anti-Drake anthemHow “Not Like Us” became an anti-Drake anthem
Culture

The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud, explained.

By Kyndall Cunningham
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
How Ouija boards work. (Hint: It’s not ghosts.)How Ouija boards work. (Hint: It’s not ghosts.)
Culture

No, demons will not possess you if you use one.

By Aja Romano
Mysterious monoliths are appearing across the world. Here’s what we know.Mysterious monoliths are appearing across the world. Here’s what we know.
Culture

We don’t know where the mysterious monoliths come from. But we do know they’re art.

By Constance Grady
Bridgerton finally gave us queer storylines. Fans aren’t having it.Bridgerton finally gave us queer storylines. Fans aren’t having it.
Culture

The show’s first queer storylines have been met with backlash, homophobia, and misogynoir.

By Aja Romano
Why the most powerful men in America are the worst dressedWhy the most powerful men in America are the worst dressed
Culture

Twitter’s menswear guy explains, from Trump Republicans’ shiny red ties to the horror of “dress sneakers.”

By Rebecca Jennings
House of the Dragon and the Targaryen family, explained
Culture

HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel reveals a period of turbulence and upheaval for Daenerys’s formidable family.

By Aja Romano
House of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explainedHouse of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explained
Culture

Alicent’s green dress gives us the skeleton key to the Targaryen schism.

By Aja Romano
This Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the DragonThis Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the Dragon
Games of Thrones season 8

Untangling one of Games of Thrones’ biggest secrets.

By Aja Romano
Every Hollywood “it” boy is a white guyEvery Hollywood “it” boy is a white guy
Culture

Why is the search for the next big movie star so limited?

By Kyndall Cunningham
Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore?Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore?
Culture

2024 is the year TV went quiet.

By Constance Grady
How Post Malone became the go-to collab of the yearHow Post Malone became the go-to collab of the year
Culture

In recent months, he’s worked with the likes of everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Morgan Wallen.

By Li Zhou
Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, explainedKate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, explained
Culture

Three months after she disclosed her illness, the Princess of Wales is making a return to public life.

By Constance Grady
Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?
Culture

Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch.

By Aja Romano
Korean sunscreen is all the rage. If you’re American, you might be out of luck.
Culture

Lighter, less greasy, more effective sunscreen exists. So what’s the hold up stateside?

By Alex Abad-Santos
What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?
Culture

The comedian has made headlines with recent comments on anti-war protesters and political correctness.

By Aja Romano
Going to the movies isn’t dead — yetGoing to the movies isn’t dead — yet
Culture

The post-strike summer was always going to be tough. There are lots of reasons not to panic.

By Esther Zuckerman
How Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotionsHow Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotions
Culture

Talking with the psychologists who brought the real science of emotion to the Pixar film.

By Allie Volpe
Here are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin SpaceyHere are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey
Culture

They span nearly half a century and paint a picture of a serial predator.

By Aja Romano
House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.
Culture

It’s okay, we don’t remember who all these characters are either.

By Aja Romano
People can’t stop being weird about Caitlin ClarkPeople can’t stop being weird about Caitlin Clark
Culture

The backlash to the star rookie’s Olympic basketball snub, explained

By Alex Abad-Santos
Megan Thee Stallion and the growing scourge of sexually explicit deepfakesMegan Thee Stallion and the growing scourge of sexually explicit deepfakes
Culture

Deepfakes are being weaponized against women. The chart-topping rapper is the latest target.

By Li Zhou
Every pop girlie wants to be Charli XCXEvery pop girlie wants to be Charli XCX
Culture

Her new album is a joyous, anxious ode to envy among her fellow pop stars.

By Rebecca Jennings
The messy discussion around Caitlin Clark, Chennedy Carter, and the WNBA, explainedThe messy discussion around Caitlin Clark, Chennedy Carter, and the WNBA, explained
Culture

A foul from Carter sparked a debate that taps into racist and sexist tropes.

By Li Zhou
Baby Reindeer’s “Martha” is, inevitably, suing NetflixBaby Reindeer’s “Martha” is, inevitably, suing Netflix
Culture

Fiona Harvey claims to be the real-life stalker but disputes the truth of the show. Now she’s demanding $170 million from Netflix for defamation and privacy violation.

By Aja Romano