Book Excerpt: Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Exit Party’ Imagines a Future Where a Spy Could Disappear

In Emily St. John Mandel’s new novel Exit Party, becoming a “ghost” means running afoul of the state. In this excerpt, a secret agent discovers it doesn’t take much.

A Teen Girl’s Death Is Prompting Calls to Ban Choking in Porn

Despite the many health risks, sexual strangulation has become popular among young people—with some experts blaming adult content for normalizing it.

Want to Get Off Your Phone? Mina Kimes Suggests Having a Baby

“I think that’s been the most helpful thing,” says the ESPN journalist. “So there you go, Zoomers. There’s a reason to have children.”

God told them to sell crypto. Their investors lost everything.
God told them to sell crypto. Their investors lost everything.

This article was produced in partnership with Type Investigations and with support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. When Eli Regalado first heard God speak to him, he wondered whether he was hallucinating. Now he likens the experience to having “a thought that is not my thought.” Divine words echo in his mind like a…

I Rode in the Goodyear Blimp to Celebrate This Spirit Halloween Team-Up

My side quest was a fun and rare opportunity to mark a new venture for the famous blimp.

Richard Kelly on Donnie Darko at 25: ‘It’s a Miracle That Any Movie Gets Made’

The director discusses his debut novel, staying true to an artistic vision, and the absurd line of dialogue from Donnie Darko he believes will find its way into his obituary.

Marvel Has Assigned 42 Hours of Homework Before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

The studio released an official catch-up list ahead of December’s release. We have easy links to watch every one of the movies so you can get up to speed.

Silicon Valley Is Having a ‘Hot Girl Renaissance’

A San Francisco “Hot List” is trying to buck stereotypes about dating in tech circles amid wider debates about the value of being perceived as attractive.

I Got a Brief Look at ‘Guild Wars 3,’ and I’m Excited

When the beta arrives next year—15 years after its predecessor—Guild Wars 3 will have a new momentum engine that makes combat in the game feel closer to an action RPG.

Face Recognition Is Becoming the Norm for Dating Apps

To keep scammers at bay, dating apps are embracing biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges. These moves are sparking concerns about surveillance and privacy.