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America — and the media — needs a Covid reckoning
Future Perfect

Our Covid mistakes did lasting damage. No one wants to talk about it.

By Kelsey Piper
America — and the media — needs a Covid reckoning
Future Perfect

Our Covid mistakes did lasting damage. No one wants to talk about it.

By Kelsey Piper
The skeleton key that unlocked Disney’s empireThe skeleton key that unlocked Disney’s empire
Culture

Snow White built Disney. Why is the studio screwing up her story so badly now?

By Constance Grady
Trump’s precarious economy, in four chartsTrump’s precarious economy, in four charts
Politics

Is Trump torching the economy? Here’s what the numbers say.

By Nicole Narea
AI is coming for the laptop classAI is coming for the laptop class
Future Perfect

Remote work has surged. Is it about to all be automated away?

By Dylan Matthews

The latest in Money

Is the US headed for a recession?Is the US headed for a recession?
Politics

The not quite good news about Trump’s economy.

By Eric Levitz
Why it still takes days for banks to give you your moneyWhy it still takes days for banks to give you your money
The HighlightThe Highlight

It’s the 21st century — instant bank transfers should be the norm everywhere.

By Dylan Matthews
How scared should you be about tariffs?How scared should you be about tariffs?
Explain It to Me

Everything you need to know about tariffs but were too afraid to ask.

By Sean Collins
Economic growth is slowing — so Trump wants to redefine “economic growth”Economic growth is slowing — so Trump wants to redefine “economic growth”
Politics

The White House is promising to manipulate economic data.

By Eric Levitz
We’re all drawn to bad news. Here’s how to fight it.We’re all drawn to bad news. Here’s how to fight it.
Future Perfect

Relentless negativity won’t build a better world.

By Bryan Walsh
The Trump revolution will be podcastedThe Trump revolution will be podcasted
Politics

The future of American politics is being hashed out on podcasts.

By Christian Paz
Elon Musk’s big mistake with the IRS, explained in 3 chartsElon Musk’s big mistake with the IRS, explained in 3 charts
Trump 2.0, explained

This DOGE cut could actually cost the government money.

By Nicole Narea
Elon Musk promised to send checks from all the DOGE savings. Is that for real?Elon Musk promised to send checks from all the DOGE savings. Is that for real?
Trump 2.0, explained

Don’t bank on it.

By Nicole Narea
One state’s flawed, desperate new plan to fix its egg shortageOne state’s flawed, desperate new plan to fix its egg shortage
Future Perfect

Nevada is suspending its cage-free standards to free up the egg supply. Experts say it won’t help much.

By Kenny Torrella
How young people can avoid the financial pitfalls of previous generationsHow young people can avoid the financial pitfalls of previous generations
Even Better

A sabbatical instead of a down payment? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris
What if a budget isn’t the answer?What if a budget isn’t the answer?
Even Better

Budgeting culture is on overdrive, but the latest trend probably isn’t the answer to your money woes.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Can anyone stop the french fry cartel?Can anyone stop the french fry cartel?
Podcast
Policy

The anti-trust battle between diners and Big French Fry, briefly explained.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen
The real reason it costs so much to go to a concertThe real reason it costs so much to go to a concert
Money

We can’t just blame Ticketmaster and scalpers.

By Whizy Kim
Trump’s bizarre new push to make us poorerTrump’s bizarre new push to make us poorer
Future Perfect

Making people poorer is still bad — regardless of party.

By Kelsey Piper
Your guide to taming that astronomical grocery billYour guide to taming that astronomical grocery bill
Advice

How to save without sacrificing your favorite snacks.

By Sara Youngblood Gregory
The beginner’s guide to building an emergency fundThe beginner’s guide to building an emergency fund
Even Better

You don’t need six months of expenses in the bank, but you do have to start somewhere.

By Allie Volpe
Thinking about merging finances with your partner? Here’s what to consider.Thinking about merging finances with your partner? Here’s what to consider.
Even Better

First comes love, then comes a joint banking account?

By Allie Volpe
OpenAI’s new anti-jobs programOpenAI’s new anti-jobs program
Future Perfect

The company’s Stargate project will create lots of opportunities. But not for humans.

By Kelsey Piper
Is Donald Trump’s agenda actually popular?Is Donald Trump’s agenda actually popular?
Trump Administration

Here’s what the data says.

By Christian Paz
The broligarchs have a vision for the new Trump term. It’s darker than you think.The broligarchs have a vision for the new Trump term. It’s darker than you think.
Future Perfect

The real reason Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos are supporting Trump.

By Sigal Samuel
TikTok: The most exciting, and controversial, social media app on the planetTikTok: The most exciting, and controversial, social media app on the planet
Culture

In just a year, the Chinese-owned TikTok has become Gen Z’s favorite place to goof off, and a subject of skepticism from politicians.

By Vox Staff
How the Los Angeles fires highlight the challenge of disaster reliefHow the Los Angeles fires highlight the challenge of disaster relief
Future Perfect

How to help — and how not to — in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

By Kelsey Piper
Your brain is lying to you about the “good old days”Your brain is lying to you about the “good old days”
Explain It to Me

The science behind why we think the past was better than the present.

By Bryan Walsh
The president who could not chooseThe president who could not choose
Politics

Joe Biden’s fatal flaw led to four years of weakness.

By Dylan Matthews
I plan to retire in 2025. Am I financially prepared?
Life

Want a clearer picture of 2025? Talk to your investment adviser.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
What banning medical debt from your credit score actually meansWhat banning medical debt from your credit score actually means
Policy

The Biden administration announced the rule Tuesday, but it might not last under Trump.

By Ellen Ioanes
College athletes were ready to unionize before Trump’s election. What now?College athletes were ready to unionize before Trump’s election. What now?
Labor

Students are regrouping in their long fight for labor rights.

By Rachel Cohen
President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel. Why?President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel. Why?
Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

How a consolation prize for unions might screw everyone over — them included.

By Dylan Matthews
Sports gambling should have stayed in Las VegasSports gambling should have stayed in Las Vegas
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

Online sports betting is bad for sports — and for gamblers.

By Hady Mawajdeh and Sean Rameswaram
Why is money so hard?
Life

Every year, we spend and resolve to figure things out later. Now’s the time to make a plan.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.The people who deliver your Amazon packages are striking. Here’s why.
Amazon

Drivers and delivery workers are trying to disrupt Amazon’s Christmas package deliveries.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free pressTrump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free press
Trump 2.0, explained

Lawsuits against ABC and the Des Moines Register are meant to chill the media.

By Ellen Ioanes
Trump’s for-profit presidencyTrump’s for-profit presidency
Trump 2.0, explained

The many ways that Donald Trump could use the presidency for personal gain — again.

By Nicole Narea
The tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sightThe tax penalty on married women hiding in plain sight
Policy

Millions would be better off if the US changed its joint filing system.

By Rachel Cohen
Why do people think Republicans are better for the economy?Why do people think Republicans are better for the economy?
Explain It to Me

Since World War II, the economy has, on average, fared better when Democrats are in the White House.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Crumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookiesCrumbl’s massive empire was never about the cookies
Money

How the dessert company taps into the never-ending cycle of hyper-consumption.

By Whizy Kim
Why bitcoin is boomingWhy bitcoin is booming
Bitcoin

The crypto industry is excited about a second Trump presidency.

By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea
Is AI progress slowing down?Is AI progress slowing down?
Future Perfect

Maybe — but it matters much less than you think.

By Kelsey Piper
France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?France’s government just collapsed. What does that actually mean?
World Politics

The political crisis is months in the making

By Ellen Ioanes