Reportage
The Real Harm of Deepfakes
In South Korea, pornographic deepfakes are endemic. Feminists have been raising the alarm, resulting in stricter laws against digital sexual abuse. But entrenched misogyny and traditional patriarchal attitudes persist, and girls and women continue to feel unsafe online.
History Under Attack
Israel’s bombing of Lebanon has killed thousands and is doing significant damage to the heritage of a land rich in history. As smaller sites of historical and archaeological interest disappear, experts and locals wait with bated breath to see what becomes of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Tyre and Baalbek.
The Promise and Threat of Lake Kivu
The methane-filled waters of Lake Kivu, which borders Rwanda and Congo, hold out the promise of energy and profit in an area of deep poverty. But extracting the gas may fuel conflict, and has the potential to cause a natural disaster that would result in massive loss of life.
The Risks of Wildfire Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy Are Becoming Clearer
Emerging research is shedding light on the dangers of wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy. And with the U.S. facing a rise in fires and the smoke they produce, many have few realistic means of protecting themselves.
Will Climate Concerns Push Scotland To Change Its Famous Whisky Taste?
A proposed ban on the sale of a key raw material used to make many of Scotland’s best whiskies raises an alarming question for the drink’s fans: Is their cherished Scotch destined, sooner or later, to lose its signature taste?
The Republicans Keeping MAGA Chaos at Bay and Defending Democracy in Georgia
In Georgia, elections officials are being trained to deal with active shooters and are installing panic buttons. But those working to defend the system from corrosive accusations of fraud and corruption, including many Republicans, believe that trust can bounce back.
Armed, Gay and Looking for Redemption
Chase Oliver, the 39-year-old Libertarian candidate for president, wants his party to change American politics. But can he distance it from its history of bigotry and conspiracy theories?