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The first city in the U.S. to approve reparations has given 200 people checks or in-kind financial assistance. We asked three residents how that money has affected their lives.

Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups.

Anthony Olson was told that he’d die without the treatment and to ignore a negative biopsy. He’s one of many patients who may have received harmful or unnecessary treatments from Montana oncologist Dr. Thomas C. Weiner, according to court records.

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal

Creators on the app are sending thousands of packages for folks who say they don’t have time or the ability to shop in person.

In the drought-ravaged western U.S., farmers are using wool to conserve water and replace synthetic fertilizers.

Meanwhile, the multibillion-dollar industry is telling the anti-processed foods movement to chill out.

These nine restaurants topped La Liste’s annual compilation of the best fine dining spots in the world.

Giuseppe Zanotti reflects on 30 years in business, dressing Taylor Swift, and what comes after the luxury sneaker.

One country offers a glimpse into the future of warming and unrest.