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The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come

The design of the gun police say they found on the alleged United Healthcare CEO’s killer—the FMDA or “Free Men Don’t Ask”—was released by a libertarian group.

America Needs to Radically Rethink What It Means to Be Old

As 100-year lifespans become more common, the time has come for a new approach to school, work, and retirement.

Syria’s Celebrations Muted by Evidence of Torture in Assad’s Notorious Prisons

One woman said her son had been missing for a decade. He was accused of being a militant; she said he was a nurse.

11 Unwritten Rules to Know Before Visiting Singapore

Voted the second-best city in the world by Condé Nast Traveler readers for 2024, Singapore has a few tenets written in invisible ink.

Isolated and Disengaged: Piecing Together Luigi Mangione’s Lost Year

Earlier this year, Luigi Mangione disengaged. His mother filed a missing person report and friends pleaded with him to return their messages.

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This Is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Used Car — Wait for Memorial Day, and You’ll Miss It

Finding an affordable used car proved to be a challenge the last couple of years. If you need to buy a used car, here’s when to get the best deals.

Why Do We Crave Sweets When We’re Stressed?

A brain researcher explains our desire for chocolate and other carbs during tough times.

Why Gen Z Loves the Digital Compact Cameras That Millennials Used to Covet

Digital compact cameras are showing up on wish lists this holiday season. Here’s what to look for when buying one

The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024

From Wright Thompson’s ‘The Barn’ to Salman Rushdie’s ‘Knife’

Geneticists Solve the Mystery of Why Some Cats Are Orange—and Why They Tend to Be Males

Two new, preliminary papers identify a gene related to a cat’s coloration. The work also explains why tortoiseshell and calico cats tend to be females

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12 Expensive Decorating Mistakes Designers Won’t Make Again

And how you can avoid them, too.

Air Pollution and Heart Disease Are Undermining Africa’s Future

In Africa, limited air quality monitoring, rising rates of pollution and more cases of heart disease are creating a perfect storm

Food Firms Sued for Allegedly Marketing “Addictive” Products to Kids

The “first-of-its kind” suit alleges the actions of firms including Coca-Cola are causing chronic disease in kids.

The Last Inca Bridge Master

Nearly 500 years after the collapse of the largest empire in the Americas, a single bridge remains from the Inca’s extraordinary road system – and it’s rewoven every year from grass.

Is It Time to Fear the Fungi?

Humans have long been protected from fungal infections. Climate change could ruin that.

Argentina’s Milei Marks One Year in Office. Here’s How His Shock Measures Are Reshaping the Economy

On taking power, Milei implemented a series of austerity measures. But now signs have emerged that Argentina’s bizarre and long mismanaged economy is starting to look a little more normal.

Do You Need to Throw Out Your Black Plastic Cooking Utensils? Experts Weigh In.

Spoiler alert: You may want to consider bamboo or silicone instead.

Crumbling Rocks, Wetter Avalanches: Why Life-and-Death Rescues Are Changing in a Warming World

Skiers, climbers, cyclists and even mushroom-pickers face surprising new risks in the mountains – and so do those who rescue them.

The Rival to the Panama Canal That Was Never Built

Droughts have left large numbers of ships waiting to pass along the Panama Canal, raising questions about whether an alternative route is needed.

Do You Put Off Housework? 6 Expert Tips to Help You Banish Procrastination and Conquer Clutter, Chaos and Dreaded Chores

From starting small to getting accountable – pro advice to stop putting off and start putting things right