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Biden vs. Trump: The first 2024 presidential debateBiden vs. Trump: The first 2024 presidential debate
2024 Elections

It's a historic rematch, the first ever debate between a sitting president and a former president.

By Vox Staff
The Supreme Court just lit a match and tossed it into dozens of federal agenciesThe Supreme Court just lit a match and tossed it into dozens of federal agencies
Supreme Court

SEC v. Jarkesy could render much of the federal government unable to function.

By Ian Millhiser
The most important Biden Cabinet member you don’t knowThe most important Biden Cabinet member you don’t know
Policy

Vox’s Dylan Matthews sits down with US trade representative Katherine Tai

By Dylan Matthews
Facts on the Ground
2024 Elections

We're here to help you understand the state of America on some of the most contested policy areas of the 2024 election.

By Vox Staff
The winners and losers of the Biden economy
Politics

Younger workers have done well under Biden. Fast food fanatics have not.

By Eric Levitz
Biden’s border record: Trump’s claims vs. reality
Policy

The border trends during Biden's presidency, and how his policies played into them, explained.

By Andrew Prokop
Why do Americans always think crime is going up?
Policy

Crime is actually falling. Here are three theories on why that doesn't seem to reassure voters.

By Abdallah Fayyad
4 reasons why the Biden-Trump debate could actually matter4 reasons why the Biden-Trump debate could actually matter
Politics

Most debates don’t change anyone’s mind. This year’s could be an exception.

By Eric Levitz
Trump’s rumored VP shortlist, explainedTrump’s rumored VP shortlist, explained
Politics

A rundown of the people auditioning for the job and what they bring to the ticket.

By Li Zhou
The Supreme Court’s new abortion decision, explainedThe Supreme Court’s new abortion decision, explained
Supreme Court

The leaked decision is not a victory for abortion rights.

By Ian Millhiser
Is Nvidia stock overvalued? It depends on the future of AI.Is Nvidia stock overvalued? It depends on the future of AI.
Business & Finance

It has been a wild few days for Nvidia stock. But the hype isn't dying down anytime soon.

By Nicole Narea
The Supreme Court rules that state officials can engage in a little corruption, as a treatThe Supreme Court rules that state officials can engage in a little corruption, as a treat
Supreme Court

Snyder v. US is the Republican justices’ latest decision weakening anti-corruption laws.

By Ian Millhiser
The Supreme Court hands an embarrassing defeat to America’s Trumpiest courtThe Supreme Court hands an embarrassing defeat to America’s Trumpiest court
Supreme Court

No, MAGA judges don’t get to decide what the Biden administration is allowed to say.

By Ian Millhiser
How much can we actually control inflation?How much can we actually control inflation?
Audio
Unexplainable

The mystery of inflation may be rooted in psychology.

By Noam Hassenfeld
Summertime sadness is realSummertime sadness is real
Climate

Seasonal depression can hit in warmer months, too. Here’s how to cope.

By Li Zhou
A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV 
Culture

Critic Emily Nussbaum makes the case for the guilty pleasure as an art form.

By Kyndall Cunningham
What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?
Future Perfect

Should people who quit get unemployment benefits?

By Oshan Jarow
Noise canceling can help save your earsNoise canceling can help save your ears
Today, Explained newsletter

We’re probably all listening to music too loudly, alas.

By Caroline Houck
We rewatched the 2020 Trump-Biden debates. There’s so much we didn’t see coming.We rewatched the 2020 Trump-Biden debates. There’s so much we didn’t see coming.
Politics

The five most telling moments and what they foreshadow ahead of this week’s rematch.

By Christian Paz
I’m pregnant. I’m traveling. I’m terrified.
Life

My family reunion is in South Carolina. Essential care for my high-risk pregnancy is not.

By Aubrey Hirsch
Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman just lost his primary to George Latimer. Here’s what that means.Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman just lost his primary to George Latimer. Here’s what that means.
Politics

The loss is a blow to progressives that sends a message about Israel.

By Li Zhou
Julian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedomJulian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedom
Media

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for publishing leaks about the Iraq War.

By Ellen Ioanes
Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.
Even Better

You could be featured in an upcoming Money Talks column.

By Gabriela Fernandez
Are headphones destroying our hearing?Are headphones destroying our hearing?
Play
Even Better

You’re probably listening too loud.

By Edward Vega
Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disastersYes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters
Even Better

The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.

By Allie Volpe
The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!
Culture

Why fans keep missing the point of The Boys.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Pregnancy in America is starting to feel like a crimePregnancy in America is starting to feel like a crime
Health

The ripple effects of the fall of Roe extend far beyond abortion.

By Anna North
The frogs of Puerto Rico have a warning for usThe frogs of Puerto Rico have a warning for us
Down to Earth

Scientists are finally listening to the island's iconic coquis — and they have a lot to say.

By Benji Jones
Why this year’s Hajj was so deadlyWhy this year’s Hajj was so deadly
World Politics

More than 1,300 people died during the pilgrimage to Muslim's holiest site — but it’s not just because of heat.

By Ellen Ioanes
Israel isn’t ending the war in Gaza — just turning its attention to HezbollahIsrael isn’t ending the war in Gaza — just turning its attention to Hezbollah
World Politics

The next phase of Israel’s war in Gaza, explained.

By Nicole Narea
What to do (and avoid) in extreme heatWhat to do (and avoid) in extreme heat
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Tips for keeping kids, adults, and the elderly cool and safe — even without air conditioning.

By Allie Volpe
The Supreme Court will decide if the government can ban transgender health careThe Supreme Court will decide if the government can ban transgender health care
Supreme Court

Given the Court’s Republican supermajority, this case is unlikely to end well for trans people.

By Ian Millhiser
What two years without Roe looks like, in 8 charts
Explainers

Americans are confronting a whole new reality of patchwork abortion access after the Dobbs decision.

By Nicole Narea
What the rise of queer Republicans tells us about AmericaWhat the rise of queer Republicans tells us about America
Politics

More Americans feel comfortable coming out. That doesn’t mean they’re all progressives.

By Christian Paz
Why do all the world’s best athletes do Subway commercials?Why do all the world’s best athletes do Subway commercials?
Money

The glitzy campaign, featuring stars like Patrick Mahomes, Simone Biles, and Travis Kelce, is part of an aggressive effort to fix its deep-seated problems.

By Whizy Kim
The best plan to help refugees might also be the simplest
Future Perfect

More refugees live in cities. Could cash help them rebuild their lives?

By Jacob Kushner
What nuclear annihilation could look likeWhat nuclear annihilation could look like
Audio
The Gray Area

“The survivors would envy the dead.”

By Sean Illing
If it’s 100 degrees out, does your boss have to give you a break? Probably not.If it’s 100 degrees out, does your boss have to give you a break? Probably not.
Future Perfect

The US doesn‘t have federal heat protections. A standard would save lives. As a heat dome suffocates much of the East, it‘s becoming more apparent that we need better standards in the face of climate change.

By Sam Delgado
“Black girl tanning” is the summer’s most radical beauty trend
Culture

Tanning is having a moment — and Black women are finally a part of it.

By Kyndall Cunningham