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Tinned fish has transformed from pantry staple into a luxury food trend in the US, driven by pandemic pantry stocking and TikTok aesthetics. After testing over 100 cans, Wirecutter recommends starting with mild trout or salmon before advancing to oily sardines or texturally challenging mollusks, with premium prices reflecting artisanal hand-packing methods.
A New York Times investigation reveals allegations that farm labor icon César Chávez sexually abused multiple young girls within his movement during the 1970s, prompting California to rename its state holiday and triggering a widespread reassessment of his legacy.
Masha Gesson documents the sentencing of her cousin Allan for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife, then establishes a correspondence with him in prison to understand how a privileged Moscow youth became a domestic abuser capable of murder-for-hire.
An investigative report reveals that counterfeit beauty products are pervasive on major e-commerce platforms, with laboratory testing of items purchased from Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shein showing all 12 samples were fraudulent, expired, or tampered with, posing serious health risks to consumers.
General Stanley McChrystal warns that the current conflict with Iran risks becoming a quagmire, arguing that historical grievances dating to 1953, asymmetric Iranian commitment, and the "seductions" of air power and special operations will make achieving strategic goals far more difficult than initial military successes suggest.
Despite President Trump's aggressive tariffs, China's trade surplus surged to a record $1.2 trillion last year as the country leveraged massive factory automation to overcome labor shortages and maintain its dominance as the world's manufacturer.
Andy Weir discusses his evolution from 'The Martian' to 'Project Hail Mary,' revealing how his programming background informs an engineering approach to narrative tension, character likability, and making hard science accessible through humor.
Nearly three weeks into the war, US and Israeli forces have decimated Iran's military infrastructure and eliminated key regime leaders, yet Iran persists through decentralized asymmetric tactics—particularly blockading the Strait of Hormuz—forcing the Trump administration to confront strategic options ranging from bad to worse.
New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg analyzes how Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishbach embodies a disturbing shift among young conservatives toward overt antisemitism, driven by anti-Israel isolationism, backlash against speech restrictions, and the mainstreaming of white nationalist "groyper" ideology.
The Trump administration's FCC is threatening to revoke broadcast licenses and enforce the 'equal time rule' against late night shows to penalize critical coverage, creating a chilling effect that forced CBS to cancel a Stephen Colbert interview with a Democratic Senate candidate.
Caregiving for aging parents requires meticulous organization to prevent dangerous oversights like missed medications or dehydration. This episode explores specific tech tools—from Wi-Fi-enabled calendars to smart pill dispensers—that help caregivers coordinate remotely, manage daily routines, and reclaim quality time with loved ones.
Joan Price, an 82-year-old senior sex educator, shares her journey from experimental singlehood to profound love with her late husband Robert, examining how aging transforms sexuality and how grief can sever our connection to desire—and how we can reclaim it.