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In the US, We Have a &#39;Crisis of Masculinity&#39;
In the US, We Have
a 'Crisis of Masculinity'
longform
Jul 15, 2023 6:43 AM CDT

In the US, We Have a 'Crisis of Masculinity'

Christine Emba of the 'Washington Post' assesses the state of men

(Newser) - "Worrying about the state of our men is an American tradition," writes Christine Emba in a Washington Post essay. But she argues that a confluence of cultural, socioeconomic, and technological factors has delivered an unprecedented whammy to today's men, particularly young men. In this "crisis of...

They Ran Loops on a School Track—for 24 Hours Straight

Ultrarunning is about more than mere endurance

(Newser) - In an intriguing piece for Slate , Stephen Lurie delves into the compelling world of ultramarathons—specifically, the unusual and arguably "deranged" D3 race. That stands for "Dawn to Dusk to Dawn," and that's exactly when the race takes place: over 24 hours in which participants run...

As Far as Ultramarathon Runners Go, He's Remarkable

Dag Aabye first entered the Canadian Death Race at age 62

(Newser) - Renowned ultramarathon runner Dag Aabye, now 82, moved to Canada from Norway when he was young and fell in love with the harsh wilderness. Living in a bus off-the-grid on a mountainside in British Columbia, Aabye has made a name for himself in the ultra-running community as the oldest person...

How an Australian Pro Bowler Completely Altered the Sport
Jason Belmonte Has Changed
Pro Bowling for Good
Longform
Jul 8, 2023 3:44 PM CDT

Jason Belmonte Has Changed Pro Bowling for Good

As an intriguing portrait for 'GQ' makes clear, two hands can make a huge difference

(Newser) - In his portrait of top-tier pro bowler Jason Belmonte for GQ , Eric Wills paints a compelling picture of one of bowling's most intriguing and groundbreaking figures. Known for his unorthodox two-handed method that made waves when he first appeared on the scene in 2008, Belmonte was dismissed as...

Evert and Navratilova: Their 'Eerie' Parallel Lives

Sally Jenkins of the 'Washington Post' does a deep dive into their tennis rivalry, close friendship, cancer fights

(Newser) - "Our lives are so parallel, it's eerie when you think about it." That is tennis great Martina Navratilova talking about fellow tennis great Chris Evert to Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post . The sentiment is at the heart of an in-depth look at the relationship between the...

Big Power Company Hit With Strange Spy Scandal
Big Power Company Hit
With Strange Spy Scandal
Longform
Jul 2, 2023 11:41 AM CDT

Big Power Company Hit With Strange Spy Scandal

Former Southern Co. exec and his girlfriend were under surveillance

(Newser) - When you think of one of the largest power providers in the country, Georgia-based Southern Co., it's unlikely that any cloak-and-dagger escapades come to mind. But in a detailed report by Katherine Blunt of the Wall Street Journal , things are that strange. Southern has been dealing for over a...

Meet Public Enemy No. 1 in New Zealand
New Zealand
Is Waging War
With This Guy
longform
Jul 1, 2023 4:33 PM CDT

New Zealand Is Waging War With This Guy

Island nation aims to eradicate rats by 2050 to save its native birds, and the BBC assesses its progress

(Newser) - Seven years ago, New Zealand passed a law declaring that it aimed to eradicate rats by the year 2050, with the idea of saving its native birds. With 27 years to go until the deadline, the BBC checks in on how things are going, and it sounds a little exhausting,...

An Inside Look at Men Seeking Penile Enlargement

ProPublica digs into problems encountered by men seeking to enlarge their circumstances

(Newser) - While women seek surgical breast enhancement so regularly that the procedure is subject to pop culture treatment in sitcoms and memes, penile enhancement is another story altogether. As ProPublica reports, it's a "secretive world" of men reluctant to acknowledge seeking or having work done on their equipment and...

Law's One-Word Change Results in Babies Being Taken

New moms following doctors' orders to take anti-addiction meds are losing custody

(Newser) - A story in the New York Times Magazine illustrates a nightmare situation encountered by thousands of new moms across the US: They risk losing custody of their newborns because they're following doctors' orders and taking anti-addiction medication. The story by Shoshana Walter traces the issue to a 2016 federal...

Scientists Mapping Hidden Mountains Taller than Everest

These huge peaks are located inside the Earth, but much about them is unknown

(Newser) - At more than 29,000 feet, Mt. Everest is popularly known as the tallest mountain on Earth. What many may not know, however, is that there are mountain ranges within the earth that have peaks as much as four times higher than Everest. In a BBC report , the British public...

Jack Hanna&#39;s Wife: He Is &#39;Still in There Somewhere&#39;
Jack Hanna's Wife: He Is
'Still in There Somewhere'
in case you missed it
Jun 25, 2023 7:15 AM CDT

Jack Hanna's Wife: He Is 'Still in There Somewhere'

Family of renowned wildlife expert speaks about his full-blown Alzheimer's

(Newser) - The symptoms began surfacing around 2017—renowned wildlife expert Jack Hanna would occasionally forget what city he was in on one of his many public outings. He'd lose the thread of conservations, need things repeated, etc. "No way," Hanna said upon being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in...

It's a Vast, Vital Side of AI Hidden From the Public

Josh Dzieza at 'New York' explores the incredible amount of human labor needed to make artificial intelligence models work

(Newser) - Of all the stories about artificial intelligence that have emerged of late, a new one from Josh Dzieza in a collaboration for New York and the Verge is equal parts compelling and surprising. He explores a simple-sounding premise: In order for AI models to work, they need to be fed...

The Real Killer Signed the Guest Book at Her Funeral

'Texas Monthly' looks at the 1987 murder of Susan Woods, and how everyone assumed her husband did it

(Newser) - When 30-year-old Susan Woods was found in her bathtub in 1987 in Stephenville, Texas, the victim of a brutal rape and murder, "everyone in Stephenville knew who did it," writes Bryan Burrough at the Texas Monthly . That would be her husband, Michael Woods, a long-haired, motorcycle-riding non-local who...

This Unassuming Lake May Signal a New Epoch
This Unassuming Lake
May Signal a New Epoch
longform
Jun 22, 2023 2:30 PM CDT

This Unassuming Lake May Signal a New Epoch

'Washington Post': Canada's Crawford Lake may be designated 'golden spike' of Anthropocene Era

(Newser) - Crawford Lake in Ontario, Canada, looks like a pretty normal lake. But as the Washington Post reports, the body of water nestled in the Toronto suburbs has one-of-a-kind characteristics that might make it a sign post in human history. Or more precisely, in our planet's history. Scientists will decide...

Lara Logan&#39;s Journey to the Fringes of Media
Lara Logan's
Journey to
the Fringes
of Media
longform
Jun 18, 2023 9:02 AM CDT

Lara Logan's Journey to the Fringes of Media

'Atlantic' profiles the journalist who was once one of the most respected in her profession

(Newser) - She was once one of the biggest and most respected names in TV journalism, the subject of flattering stories herself, such as one christening her the "War Zone It Girl" by the New York Times in 2005. Today, Lara Logan is too extreme even for far-right Newsmax, after doing...

After This Famous 1967 Crash, Little Has Changed
After This Famous 1967 Crash,
Little Has Changed
longform
Jun 13, 2023 11:15 AM CDT

After This Famous 1967 Crash, Little Has Changed

ProPublica reports that the US has failed to stop underride crashes involving semis

(Newser) - It's a sad piece of Hollywood lore: In 1967, the actress Jayne Mansfield was killed when the car she was in slid under a semi on the highway. Mansfield’s three young children survived, including Mariska Hargitay, now of the Law & Order TV franchise. The accident is mentioned...

Tesla Autopilot Crashes Way More Common Than Thought
Tesla Autopilot
Crashes Way
More Common
Than Thought
investigation
Jun 11, 2023 9:35 AM CDT

Tesla Autopilot Crashes Way More Common Than Thought

'Washington Post' counts 736, including at least 17 fatalities

(Newser) - Tesla's Autopilot technology, intended to enhance driver safety and convenience, is under scrutiny due to growing concerns about the interaction between the system and drivers. In the last four years, there have been 736 car accidents in which one of the vehicles was a Tesla on Autopilot, reports the...

On Death Row, He Got a Letter That 'Brought Me to My Knees'

'Atlantic' story relays tale of forgiveness offered to a murderer from his victim's granddaughter

(Newser) - One effective way to wrangle with tough emotions is to keep a journal, but for Sarah Gregory, she channeled her rage into a letter—one sent to her grandmother's killer, now on death row in Alabama. As told to Elizabeth Bruenig in her piece for the Atlantic , Gregory recalls...

Marvel Came, Changed, Conquered Hollywood
Tone of Marvel Films Have
Changed Since Iron Man
longform
Jun 10, 2023 1:30 PM CDT

Tone of Marvel Films Have Changed Since Iron Man

They're getting nuttier. 'New Yorker' digs deep into how the MCU has taken over Hollywood

(Newser) - "Twenty years ago, few people would have bet that a struggling comic-book company would turn a bunch of second-string superheroes into movie icons—much less swallow the film industry whole," writes Michael Schulman in the New Yorker . And yet here we are in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At...

Psst, Simpsons Fans, It&#39;s Worth Watching Again
Surprise,
The Simpsons
Are Worth
Watching Again
longform
Jun 10, 2023 10:45 AM CDT

Surprise, The Simpsons Are Worth Watching Again

Jesse David Fox writes in Vulture about a resurgence over the last two seasons

(Newser) - The Simpsons have now churned out 750 episodes in 34 seasons, and Jesse David Fox is out with a tribute in Vulture . The surprise is that it's not an homage to the early "classic" years or a lament about how the show became (gasp!) irrelevant after those...

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