‘Medical marijuana’ may be causing more harm than good
These days, it’s hard to miss cannabis dispensaries. In the 40 states (plus D.C.) that have legalized medical marijuana, storefronts...
Rose Parade float has a firefighter, pancakes, syrup: Here’s why some people were upset
Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose. From the spout pours not...
Big Balls Was Just the Beginning
Since the beginning of the Trump administration, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the brainchild of billionaire Elon Musk,...
Do Parents Have Favorite Children? Of Course They Do.
As a child, Kara never thought of her parents as the types to play favorites. Her youngest siblings always enjoyed...
Once Wall Street’s High Flyer, Private Equity Loses Its Luster
Heading into 2025, private equity executives were predicting a new heyday. After several years of high interest rates and a...
How America’s Health Care System Broke in 2025
Two moments in 2025 revealed how vulnerable the U.S. health care system has become. The first was quiet but consequential....
7 reasons to feel actually hopeful about the clean energy transition
It’s been a rough year if you care about climate change policy in the United States. In Washington, the second...
I worked remotely on a cross-country Amtrak train. The views were unbeatable, but I wish I’d known 3 things.
The observation car was all windows. Kelsey VlamisWorking remotely on a 43-hour Amtrak train offered stunning views and unique experiences.Amtrak's...
The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops
At first glance, the candy in convenience stores across London appeared to be regular Snickers. It had familiar wrapping, with...
Why coyotes won’t become the new wolves and what it has to do with moose and beaver
Imagine a healthy forest, home to a variety of species: Birds are flitting between tree branches, salamanders are sliding through...
