1Fast Forward
From Executions to Embrace, Southeast Asia Turns the Page on Pot
Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore have some of the world’s harshest drug laws. Now they’re taking steps to decriminalize cannabis use.
2Politics & Power
How Gerrymandering Just Got Flipped on Its Head
Rearranging boundaries backfires: The U.S. midterms saw Black Democrats win big in mostly White districts.
3Flashback
When Nostalgia Was Considered a Debilitating Disease
It’s now recognized as a universal, and even psychologically beneficial, feeling. But that wasn’t always the case.
4Need to Know
Comic Superhero to International Villain: The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn
How international auto executive Carlos Ghosn went from “Most respected CEO” to greedy crook.

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Look Closer: A Tale of Destruction

Look Closer: A Tale of Destruction

This infrared satellite imagery shows the haunting extent of the damage inflicted by the Woolsey fire.

Smog or Heat for the Winter: Northern China Faces a Grim Choice

Smog or Heat for the Winter: Northern China Faces a Grim Choice

Governments relaxed targets to lower air pollution — and hazardous air quality has swiftly followed.

This Spooky Florida Drive Will Mess With Your Mind

This Spooky Florida Drive Will Mess With Your Mind

At Spook Hill in Florida, it feels like you’re going uphill when you’re really going downhill. WTF?

Is There Any Room for a Big Man Who Can't Shoot in Modern Basketball?

Is There Any Room for a Big Man Who Can't Shoot in Modern Basketball?

Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ is a big man without a jump shot, but he does everything else.

How a War in Egypt Sank Yemen's Once-Bustling Port

How a War in Egypt Sank Yemen's Once-Bustling Port

Aden had the world’s second-busiest port before the Suez Canal was abruptly closed.

The Coziest Motorcycle Shop in Paris

The Coziest Motorcycle Shop in Paris

MyMyRider is serving a growing market in the city: female bikers. And with gear designed specifically for women.

Policing Alone Can’t Fix Baltimore, Says Former Face of the Force

Policing Alone Can’t Fix Baltimore, Says Former Face of the Force

Baltimore Police Department Chief Spokesman T.J. Smith is leaving his post with a plan to put Charm City on track for a positive change.

This Model Is Calling Time on Racism in Fashion

This Model Is Calling Time on Racism in Fashion

British runway regular Leomie Anderson is using her platform to make the path easier for Black models to come.

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