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Six indispensable works of journalism about the attack on the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath.

How to care less and move better. Plus: Clever cooking tips and the best old books.

Tracking how underpaid and over-scrutinized cheerleaders have been subjected to public shaming and extreme diets—all in the name of “the perfect look.”

A guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, from mysterious Mercury to the dwarf planet Pluto and the search for the elusive Planet Nine.

Making sense of the five essential steps to a properly cleansed and protected face.

A gentle guide to brushing up on your social skills in this nebulous stage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Digging into the complex and curious rules imposed on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders—and how they, and the women around them, pushed back.

Pause your doomscrolling and take in something more uplifting: NextDraft newsletter guru Dave Pell revisits the most heartwarming news this year.

Follow author Lee McIntyre into the deep as he explores how conspiracy theories are forged and how to connect with people who’ve been pulled under.

How the rise of single Americans is reshaping society—and they way we view and experience solitude.