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The Atlantic Daily: This Is America

Grammy-night winners: Childish Gambino, who wasn't even there; Drake, who criticized the show; and Lady Gaga, who returned to her old-school performance antics. Plus: the women in science's footnotes
- Saahil Desai
- February 11, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Consider the Yearbook

It’s not compromising Facebook photos destroying top Virginia Democrats. Plus Bernie Sanders is nearly ready to give it another go, U.S.-South Korea, remembering John Dingell, and more
- Saahil Desai
- February 8, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: A Man, a Plan, a Tabloid, Amazon

Jeff Bezos accuses the National Enquirer of “extortion and blackmail.” Plus more on the Green New Deal, a way to slow mosquitoes, the man who survived 16 bullets, and more
- Saahil Desai
- February 7, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Let’s Talk About Policy

Political speeches may be mostly performance, but the issues discussed touch many. Plus New York cracks down on restaurants serving food and drink containing CBD.
- Saahil Desai
- February 6, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Why Do People Have the Political Opinions They Have?

Political beliefs may derive from a biological propensity to feel physical disgust. Plus the day of the second State of the Union has finally come, and a city aiming to be the first in America to ban face-recognition technology
- Shan Wang
- February 5, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: What Comes Next for Virginia’s Governor?

The Democrat Ralph Northam digs in his heels despite scandal. Plus from TheFacebook.com to Facebook in 15 years, Democrats get excited about taxes, shrinking Chinatowns, and more
- Saahil Desai
- February 4, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Youth Football’s Racial Gap

The white exodus from the sport. Plus infrastructure woes, the case for another Brexit vote, and more
- Saahil Desai
- February 1, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: The Big-Data Ploy to Defeat Trump

Michael Bloomberg builds up a powerful political operation. Plus the race to monetize a viral Instagram post, when Black English is misunderstood, and more
- Saahil Desai
- January 31, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: The Record-Shattering, Teeth-Chattering Cold Snap

Record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest. Plus the lingering effects of the shutdown, Venezuela’s migrant crisis, and more
- Saahil Desai
- January 30, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Bad Apple

A FaceTime bug had allowed iPhone users to eavesdrop on some calls before they're answered. Plus why humans are less violent than apes, getting white Christians to address race, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 29, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Criminal Charges Before Trade Talks

But is a comprehensive U.S.-China trade pact impossible? Plus another hellish week for attempted Brexit-ing, an ex-Starbucks CEO contemplates a 2020 run as an independent, the best films at Sundance, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 28, 2019
The Atlantic Daily: The Art of the Short-Term Spending Deal

Federal workers will get paid again. Plus another Trump associate is indicted, ugly-food drama, what to read and watch this weekend, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 25, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: One Nation, Under Two Presidents?

Venezuela’s political turmoil is cascading. Plus the Estonian town that could spark a geopolitical crisis, where Amazon returns finally end up, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 24, 2019
The Atlantic Daily: Accusers Speak Out

The director Bryan Singer has been trailed by accusations of sexual misconduct for decades. Plus questioning theories of extraterrestrial life, women’s restroom lines, hagfish slime, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 23, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: When America’s Teachers Get Mad

At least 409,000 educators have gone on strike over the past year. Plus putting millions behind a push for 2020 Democrats to support impeachment, 2019 Oscar nominations, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 22, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Do Not Hold Video Truths to Be Self-Evident

Viral footage of Catholic students clashing with American Indians appeared at first to tell a simple truth. Plus MLK’s speech on the “three major evils,” Trump Tower Moscow confusion, and more
- Shan Wang
- January 21, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: The Next Few Decades of Climate Policy

The uncertain details of the Green New Deal. Plus could new Michael Cohen revelations imperil Trump’s presidency? Hamilton in Puerto Rico, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 18, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Removing a President

The Larry Nassar fallout claims a second Michigan State president. Plus the case for impeaching Donald Trump, Saturn's mysterious rings, behind that viral Gillette ad, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 17, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: The 2020 Census Citizenship Question Isn’t Dead Yet

Plus a little-known but important Trump policy staffer, unfounded speculation of a Facebook conspiracy, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 16, 2019
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The Atlantic Daily: Mayday

No Brexit deal, and just 10 weeks left before Britain is scheduled to leave the EU. Plus suicide and campus hazing, when kids know they are trans, and more
- Saahil Desai and Shan Wang
- January 15, 2019