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5 Best Examples of Long-Form Journalism From the Past Week

Deep dives into Jussie Smollett's past, the Coast Guard terrorist, and the history of the dive bar.

“Workerism” Is Making Americans Miserable

Economists worry that employees are facing burnout.

Japan Landed On an Asteroid and Shot a Bullet Into It

The team hopes to bring a sample of the asteroid back to Earth.

Mapping the United City-States of America

An experiment in redividing the country.

Ghoulish Antarctic Icefish Have Natural Antifreeze in Their Veins to Survive

This unique fish is the only species that lacks functioning red blood cells.

New Images Reveal Ancient Rivers Once Flowed On Mars

Scientists prepare for rover mission to study mystery of water on the Red Planet.

Better Access to Parks Could Make Kids Grow Into Happier Adults

Study finds growing up near green spaces correlates with lowered lifetime risk of mental disorders.

How a Teenager Defied His Parents to Get Vaccinated

"My parents think vaccines are some kind of government scheme," he wrote. "It’s stupid."

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, World’s Greatest Living Explorer, Talks Death and Cannibalism

A three-part National Geographic documentary about the intrepid Fiennes debuted this week.

Report: ESPN Will Debut New Sports Gambling Show Later This Month

'The Daily Wager' will be hosted by longtime sports betting analyst Doug Kezirian.

Man Sentenced to Life for Murder at 17-Years-Old is Free at 74

Sheldry Topp is the oldest "juvenile lifer" freed by the state of Michigan.

Police: Man Faked Own Abduction to Avoid Paying $50,000 Super Bowl Bet

Robert Brandel, 60, was arrested in western New York earlier this week.

Tesla Is Closing Its Stores, Selling Cars Online

If you don’t like the car, you can return it within a week.

US Offers $1 Million Reward for Info on Osama Bin Laden’s Son

The government believes Hamza Bin Laden is emerging as a key al Qaeda leader.

US Offers $1 Million Reward for Info on Osama Bin Laden’s Son

The government believes Hamza Bin Laden is emerging as a key al Qaeda leader.

Martha Stewart Is Getting Into The Weed Business With Canopy Growth

Stewart is “delighted” about the budding business relationship.