Neil deGrasse Tyson Opens Up About His Experiences of Racism as a Student
Taser Excuse
The officer who shot dead Daunte Wright, an unarmed 20-year-old Black man near Minneapolis, during a traffic stop on Sunday thought she was firing a Taser, the local police chief...
Front-line Fears
Nations across sub-Saharan Africa are struggling to get COVID-19 vaccines to their medical workers. Just 2 percent of the world’s shots have been made available to Africa so far,...
Friendly Fire
So just who is Taiwan’s friend again? The U.S. is planning to slap the label of “currency manipulator” on Taiwan, sending the self-governing region’s currency crashing even as...
NEWS + POLITICS
Into the Head of Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson's interest in the cosmos carried him galaxies beyond the New York City of his youth.
Where Is the Next MLK?
It's unclear if the world has a consensus-building figure like MLK — or whether it needs one at all.
Pfizer's Albert Bourla Bets Big on Beating Future Pandemics
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla talks about the dynamics that created the COVID vaccine in damned near record time.
The OZY News Quiz
Who won the NCAA men's basketball championship this week? Test your knowledge.
The Unstoppable Amber Ruffin
Amber Ruffin is quickly becoming a major player in the TV and comedy world.
SUNDAY MAGAZINE
NEW + NEXT
Can You Spot the Next GameStops?
These trends could make you rich, broke or just downright more interesting.
Can Brain Tech Turn You Into the Next Kanye?
Bathroom singers, your dreams of becoming a real singer might soon be just a headset away.
Matrix 2021: Is Neurotech ‘the One’ That’ll Save Us?
OZY dives into the latest cutting-edge research and inventions in neurotechnology, exploring how they could make us smarter and improve our quality of life … yet also pose troubling new ethical dilemmas.
Training 'Mind Muscles' for Sports Stardom
Neuroscientist Konstantin Sonkin has developed an artificial intelligence platform that helps athletes train their “mind muscles” in a way that helps them overcome physical limitations.
AROUND THE WORLD
Butterfly Effect: The Hidden Story Behind Jordan's Attempted Palace 'Coup'
Jordan's crackdown isn't a signal to a power-hungry prince.
Syria's Latest Economic Trick: Loot Its Refugees
Syria's economically bankrupt regime is now trying to squeeze refugees for cash to stay afloat.
Butterfly Effect: The Liberal Vaccine Populists
Donald Trump might not be in office, but his vaccine nationalism policies are only growing stronger.
The Empires You Didn't Learn in School
Today’s Daily Dose explores these forgotten empires, including their female rulers and the surprising lessons we can take away.
Figuring Out China’s Next Move
Today’s Daily Dose takes you into the fascinating, fast-changing world of Chinese politics, business, culture and foreign relations.
What Makes Strange Diplomatic Bedfellows?
Today’s Daily Dose looks at some surprisingly dangerous liaisons, past and present, in global politics.
Butterfly Effect: Can Cold Alaska Yield a Thaw With Beijing?
The top diplomats of America and China are meeting in frosty Anchorage on Thursday.
GOOD SH*T
How to Suck Less at ... Starting a Theater Company
Lydia Parker, Yank expat, goes to London to teach Brits a few things about theater … and now she can tell you how to do it right.
So You Want to Roboticize Your House?
If you're lucky enough to have a house, you're also probably unlucky enough to have it need fixing.
When Dead Beer Walks: A Dane in Vietnam Turns Strange Brew Into Craft Gin
Thomas Bilgram, a Dane expat in Vietnam, turns misery into magic with his craft gin made from near-death beer.
If You Think Deep Dish Is Chicago's True Pizza, Think Again
Tavern-style pizza was warming the Windy City long before its bigger, deeper brother.
The Next Great Transit Hack: An App for Blind Subway Riders
This app is "mapping out" public transit for blind and visually impaired riders.
TRUE STORIES
Was This Righteous Rite Between Christian Bros Actually Gay Marriage?
This righteous rite of bromance may have actually been a fascinating church-sanctioned form of gay marriage.
Banned by ESPN, a Skate Team Responds: ‘Whatevs’
When ESPN decided they wanted to go deep on skateboarding, they had no idea what that would entail.
12 Crazy True Stories About Children’s Authors
Read on to learn about their strange obsessions and dastardly deeds, but be warned — this is no fairy tale!.
Making Things Crystal Clear: Billy Crystal on All Things Comic
When comic genius Billy Crystal comes by 'The Carlos Watson Show,' if you ever laughed at anything, you're IN.
The Life & Times of the Unknown Comic!
The man's claim to fame was wearing a paper bag over his head on TV shows in the '70s.
One Big Happy, Global, Murderous Crime Mob
Sit back and enjoy today’s Daily Dose as we take you on a twisted trip through all manner of mafia.
