Cuba's bloggers could revolutionize the island, if only they could get online. Llew Hinkes visits Cuba, attempts to use the internet, and hears heavy breathing on the line. Ratio of men to women among living cryonicists is 3:1; support networks help handle marital strife. Science went from
A pro author challenges a pro tennis player to a tournament. A story of dueling, drumming, and one extraordinary victory.
Lawyer suspects cigarette manufacturer Phillip Morris is involved with Russian spy ring corruption schemes. Why assumptions about Dunning-Kruger syndrome--when people are unaware of their dumbness--are wrong. Religious leaders worry iPhones may be diluting worship. Word association game predicts relationship length by revealing partners' true feelings. "
Japan lacks phrase for "racial profiling," much less an understanding familiar to Americans. Op: The concept of full birthright citizenship is ripe for overhaul. From both sides, this year's most popular political put-down: "You just don't get it." Referees who read
As record-breaking heat bears down on New York, ConEd asks customers to turn off "nonessential" appliances. My friend said that even if I didn't pay my bill, it's illegal for ConEd to turn off my electricity. The Non-Expert responds. Inquiry into how
U.S.-Mexico governors' conference cancelled over Arizona immigration law. Obama wants direct talks to begin before the end of Israel's settlement freeze. Israel's Army Radio says U.S. to sell Israel nuclear technology. More American retailers open foreign shops, counting on overseas profits to
When you share your life with a reality TV editor, you learn that reality often winds up on the cutting-room floor.
The summer (and beyond) book preview from The Millions includes TMN's Doerr, Guilfoile, and Baldwin. Tin House Books is now accepting unsoliciated manuscripts--if they're accompanied by a bookstore receipt. Related: A custom-made receipt to send in with your Tin House submission. A collection of
Grab bag for July: A dog story; more Borges; Duke Ellington; and whatever happened to Harper Lee?
Times investigation into Israeli settlers funded by tax-exempt American charity. Political leaders' pay ranked by ratio to their country's GDP per person. David Brooks is a Republican Party of one, adored by the White House as "the persuadable opposition." Pin-up examples of Japan&
