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How F1 pushes the human body to its limits

How F1 pushes the human body to its limits The human body wasn’t built for F1. F1 races are exhilarating. While racing alongside 21 other cars, an...

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Nate Krieger

Why does Odysseus have a Boston accent?

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Constance Grady

How the UK became ungovernable

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Miles Bryan

When Israel lost Democratic voters, in 3 charts

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Andrew Prokop

The next Strait of Hormuz

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Caitlin Dewey

A tale of two Trump flip-flops

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Andrew Prokop

The most surprising winner of the World Cup was American public transit

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Sara Herschander

What the current froyo renaissance is really about

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Rachel Kurzius

Why people think Mitch McConnell’s hiding something

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Ariana Aspuru

Modi’s government brought Bollywood to heel. Hollywood should pay attention.

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Zack Beauchamp

Young people are afraid to run for office

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Christian Paz

The ICE crackdown never ended

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

tuesday 4

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Caitlin Dewey

ICE is quieter but still deadly

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

tuesday 4

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Hady Mawajdeh

How to keep your cool when it feels like everything is going wrong

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

tuesday 4

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Allie Volpe

How singing with other people can help you move through grief and despair

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

tuesday 5

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Casper Ter Kuile

Why the Trump administration loves the stupidest renewable energy

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

tuesday 2

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Marina Bolotnikova

A reminder that the pope can and will excommunicate you

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

13.07.2026 3

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Ariana Aspuru

Is the Iran war back on for real?

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

13.07.2026 4

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Andrew Prokop

The one thing MAGA nativists get right

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

13.07.2026 10

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Eric Levitz

This US state has become an unexpected epicenter of the global extinction crisis

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

13.07.2026 10

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Benji Jones

Lindsey Graham sacrificed his reputation to Donald Trump. He got plenty in return.

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

12.07.2026 5

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Benjy Sarlin

I care a lot about climate change. Does that mean I can never ever fly?

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

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Sigal Samuel

The forgotten success story of America’s teenagers

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

12.07.2026 9

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Bryan Walsh

Does Kamala Harris really have a shot in 2028?

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

11.07.2026 7

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Astead Herndon

Love Island’s most sexual, least sexy season yet

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

11.07.2026 3

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Dustin Desoto

The US was overconfident before the war. Iran may be overconfident now.

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

11.07.2026 8

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Joshua Keating

Trump purges an election agency

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

10.07.2026 3

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Cameron Peters

How to protect yourself from the diarrhea-causing parasite wreaking havoc across the US

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

10.07.2026 3

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Dylan Scott

Is it time to finally read The Odyssey?

Is it time to finally read The Odyssey? If you’ve never read the 2800-year-old epic (or only skimmed it in high school), here’s how to get into...

10.07.2026 4

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Constance Grady

Why neighbor feuds bring out the absolute worst in us

Why neighbor feuds bring out the absolute worst in us And what you can do to keep petty drama from escalating into all-out warfare. I consider...

10.07.2026 4

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Julia Sullivan

ICE arrested a nun on her way to church. Does MAGA care?

ICE arrested a nun on her way to church. Does MAGA care? Trump says he’s defending religious liberty. Not when it comes to immigration. On June 28,...

10.07.2026 10

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Christian Paz

Health trackers offer a ton of data. Here are the metrics doctors want you to pay attention to

Health trackers offer a ton of data. Here are the metrics doctors want you to pay attention to We’re all wearing Apple Watches, Oura Rings, and...

09.07.2026 3

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Dylan Scott

A new speech shows how Israel lost the Democratic party

A new speech shows how Israel lost the Democratic party Rahm Emanuel and the death of the pro-Israel Democrat. This week, Rahm Emanuel — a chief of...

09.07.2026 6

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Zack Beauchamp

What that wobbling New York office tower reveals about America’s housing crisis

What that wobbling New York office tower reveals about America’s housing crisis A building almost collapsed in Manhattan. The backstory is...

09.07.2026 20

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Sara Herschander

Why Putin’s nuclear threats aren’t working anymore

Why Putin’s nuclear threats aren’t working anymore Ukraine is striking deep into Russia and pressuring Crimea. Does Putin have any “red lines”...

09.07.2026 6

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Joshua Keating

The lazy but incredibly effective way to stay in touch with friends

The lazy but incredibly effective way to stay in touch with friends Time to spam your friends with photos. Here’s the problem with friendship these...

09.07.2026 10

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Allie Volpe

How to tell your neighbor they’re annoying you

How to tell your neighbor they’re annoying you Your anonymous note probably isn’t going to help. Tens of millions of Americans live on top of,...

09.07.2026 6

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Alex Abad-Santos

The Democrat everyone suddenly wants to believe in

The Democrat everyone suddenly wants to believe in Jon Ossoff and the dream of a “unity candidate” in 2028. For the past month, one name has...

09.07.2026 10

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Zack Beauchamp

America needs a real AI economic plan — before the crisis hits

America needs a real AI economic plan — before the crisis hits AI could create a rare chance to remake the safety net. Washington can’t waste...

09.07.2026 10

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Dylan Matthews

The rise of the “loneliness influencer”

The rise of the “loneliness influencer” Lonely — and happy about it. There’s a new kind of influencer making the rounds on TikTok and...

08.07.2026 3

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Kelli Wessinger

Is the US at war with Iran again?

Is the US at war with Iran again? Why the US and Iran are trading strikes, briefly explained. This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter...

08.07.2026 3

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Cameron Peters

MAGA has a new villain: Amy Coney Barrett

MAGA has a new villain: Amy Coney Barrett A new poll finds that Barrett is the least popular justice. A Republican revolt against her is the biggest...

08.07.2026 6

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Ian Millhiser

Leather is not an innocent byproduct of the meat industry

Leather is not an innocent byproduct of the meat industry Your leather purse might put out as much carbon as 35 hamburgers. But the alternative...

08.07.2026 9

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Marina Bolotnikova

The right (and wrong) way to gossip with your neighbors

The right (and wrong) way to gossip with your neighbors Dishing with your neighbors is a time-honored tradition. Here’s how to do it without getting...

08.07.2026 8

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Allie Volpe

How to deal with other people’s kids

How to deal with other people’s kids Interacting with children has gotten a lot less intuitive, even if you’re a parent yourself. Meg didn’t...

08.07.2026 9

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Allie Volpe

Democratic socialists have big plans for 2028

Democratic socialists have big plans for 2028 DSA co-chair Megan Romer talks recent wins, controversies, and a 2028 candidate. The Democratic...

07.07.2026 10

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Danielle Hewitt

How soccer players train for chaos

How soccer players train for chaos Are soccer players the most fit athletes on the planet? Soccer might be one of the hardest sports to train for....

07.07.2026 9

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Nate Krieger

How to actually get to know your neighbors

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

07.07.2026 10

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Julia Sullivan

The lanternflies are here. Is it okay to stomp them?

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

07.07.2026 10

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Sally Helm

How Trump’s son-in-law sparked a revolt in Albania

The context you need, when you need it When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission...

07.07.2026 10

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Dustin Desoto