PUBLIC HEALTH | 5-MINUTE READ The Long Covid Mystery Has a New Suspect BY MAGGIE CHEN |
Immune cells called monocytes are triggered to help clear infection—but in some cases they never switch off, leaving patients breathless for months. |
ROYAL BLUE | 8-MINUTE READ The Seabed Empire Funding Britain's New King BY MORGAN MEAKER AND MATT REYNOLDS |
The Crown Estate lays claim to vast ocean assets, allowing the royal family to cash in on the booming blue economy. |
CONFLICT OF INTEREST | 5-MINUTE READ Doctors Behind Mifepristone Ban Called 'Christians' a Top Threat BY DELL CAMERON AND DHRUV MEHROTRA |
Leaked documents reveal that the American College of Pediatricians viewed "mainstream medicine" and "nominal Christians" as its opposition. |
PLANET PLASTIC | 4-MINUTE READ Yet Another Problem With Recycling: It Spews Microplastics BY MATT SIMON |
Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year. |
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PRODUCT REVIEW | 5-MINUTE READ Review: Honor Magic Vs and Honor Magic 5 Pro BY ANDREW WILLIAMS |
With a tasty zero-gap hinge and fresh design, the Vs solves key problems for folding phones, so it's a shame its flat sibling is still cheaper and better. |
IDEAS | 3-MINUTE READ The Thorny Art of Deepfake Labeling BY KATERINA CIZEK AND SHIRIN ANLEN |
Warning labels on AI-generated media give viewers little context. Artists and human rights advocates have forged a more effective—and creative—path. |
BUYING GUIDE | 24-MINUTE READ The Best Camera Bags, Straps, Inserts, and Backpacks BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU AND GEAR TEAM |
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 65 packs and rounded up our favorites. |
THE MONITOR | 3-MINUTE READ AI, the WGA Strike, and What Luddites Got Right BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER |
English textile workers once destroyed the machines threatening to take their jobs. Screenwriters can't kill AI, but they can protect themselves from it. |
PRODUCT REVIEW | 5-MINUTE READ Keep Your Pleats Neat With This Luxe Clothes Steamer BY JOE RAY |
Laurastar's travel-friendly handheld pressurized steamer helps your garments stay fresh and crisp-looking while you're on the road. |
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