A travel expert explains how to avoid COVID --and racist microaggressions-- while traveling abroad.

The Veep’s approval ratings are abysmal. How much of that is her fault?

In the post-Dorsey era, Twitter will try to grow as large as its competitors. Is that a good thing?

A trove of documents revealed just how involved he was in his brother’s damage control.

A new variant is here. How worried should we be?

Biden’s infrastructure bill promises more funding for a broken industry. But money isn’t all that’s needed.

Will one university’s decision to scrap the test send shockwaves across higher education?

Chef Vallery Lomas baked her way out of an unhappy law career, and into reality show stardom.

To celebrate a very Waves Thanksgiving, we dig into how texture explains why women end up managing the leftovers.

An unlikely alliance on guns.

Are Americans doing inflation to themselves?

Writer Zeba Blay on how Black women writers are flipping the script in pop culture criticism.

As Taylor Swift and Adele release new music, we reflect on the place they’ve taken in our hearts and ears, and what’s next for each of them.

Is space a battlefront, a garbage dump, or both?

In his bid for Texas governor, the candidate is hoping the third time’s the charm.

A petition. A recall vote. And it’s just getting started.

The Supreme Court considers whether to shield the FBI from accountability for its surveillance of Muslims.

Stories from those who quit...and who were quit on..

The Black Film Archive turns a spotlight on decades of cinematic innovation from African American artists.

We unpack the recent discussion over whether it’s time to move forward from “pregnant women” and talk through what the trans community really wants.

Many vaccinated parents aren’t ready to take their younger children in for a COVID shot. What’s holding them back?

At least eight people died and hundreds were injured during Travis Scott’s set.

Is LA’s new policy a political gimmick?

A ballot measure to restructure the police department failed by more than ten points.

What happened when New York City gave its workers nine days to get the shot?