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Boeing’s problems were as bad as you thought

Experts and whistleblowers testified before Congress today. The upshot? "It was all about money."

By Whizy Kim

The Supreme Court case that could turn homelessness into a crime, explained

Grants Pass v. Johnson could make the entire criminal justice system far crueler. It also tests the limits of judicial power.

By Ian Millhiser

The very short Mayorkas impeachment trial, explained

Senate Democrats put a quick end to Republicans’ political stunt.

By Li Zhou

Would you donate a kidney for $50,000?

Giving a kidney saves a life. Paying donors could fix the shortage.

By Dylan Matthews

How did the cost of food delivery get so high?

As delivery discourse rages, don’t forget the middlemen: apps like UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub.

By Whizy Kim

Is Israel a “settler-colonial” state? The debate, explained.

The historical discussion at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Haleema Shah

Drake vs. everyone, explained

Everyone involved in Drake’s latest — and biggest — feud.

By Kyndall Cunningham

What science is just starting to understand about periods

Menstruation affects the body and mind in countless ways. A new study is just the beginning.

By Anna North

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Drivers are increasingly paying sticker price or more for a new car. Then there are sky-high insurance rates and mortgage-level car payments. Vox’s Marin Cogan explains how we got here.

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Is homelessness a crime?

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Iran’s retaliatory attack against Israel, briefly explained

By Ellen Ioanes April 13

Life is hard. Can philosophy help?

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Don’t sneer at white rural voters — or delude yourself about their politics

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You probably shouldn’t panic about measles — yet

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Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, explained

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Why it’s so hard to feel “enough” — and what to do about it

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College enrollment is up. The financial aid mess could bring it crashing down.

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By Constance Grady April 11

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By Li Zhou April 11

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By Dylan Scott April 11

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