Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Shares His Best Advice For Rising Comics
India Posts Global Infection Record
Indian newspapers are calling it the “world’s worst outbreak.” By reported daily cases, it certainly is: Nearly 315,000 new infections in 24 hours. The country also counted its...
Feds to Probe Minneapolis Police
The top cop is back. After four years of the Trump administration’s winking at police violence, Attorney General Merrick Garland signaled a return to federal oversight. Following...
Putin Warns West After New Protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the West faces a “quick and tough” response if it “dares to cross the red line” by “threatening our core security interests.”...
NEWS + POLITICS
The OZY News Quiz
What is the maximum sentenced faced by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin?.
Reset America: Chauvin Must Be a Turning Point
America stands at a crossroads following a year of racial protests, a deadly pandemic, political change and now the Derek Chauvin verdict.
'I'm a Senator.' Sarah McBride Takes No Prisoners, No Guff
As the first openly transgender state senator, one of Delaware's finest, Sarah McBride, is redefining public service.
Reset America: You Answered the Call
After Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts related to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, OZY co-founder Carlos Watson asked you readers what needs to happen next.
Darren Walker on the Glory of Giving Away Billions
Because you're going to want to know what someone tasked with giving away millions to make the world a better place is thinking.
The OZY News Quiz
What's the charge facing the police officer who shot Daunte Wright near Minneapolis Sunday? Test your knowledge now.
SUNDAY MAGAZINE
We Can Still Save the Planet
With everything from technology to activism, people are banding together to combat climate change.
NEW + NEXT
Some Feel-Good News About Marijuana's Golden Age
There is nothing skunk about this daily dose, bringing you the latest on marijuana innovations.
Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: Sports Greats
These pods will inspire on Jackie Robinson Day.
Can You Spot the Next GameStops?
These trends could make you rich, broke or just downright more interesting.
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.
AROUND THE WORLD
Butterfly Effect: Is Biden Ready for a Hot Summer?
Ukraine, Taiwan and the Middle East look set to boil over, testing Biden's bandwidth and America's resolve.
Butterfly Effect: The Hidden Story Behind Jordan's Attempted Palace 'Coup'
Jordan's crackdown isn't a signal to a power-hungry prince.
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.
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.
GOOD SH*T
OZY Fest Is Back: May 15-16
Party like it matters at our virtual celebration of bold change and big ideas.
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.
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.
TRUE STORIES
The Man Behind the Money Moniker: Gabriel Iglesias!
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias's love of comedy and drive to succeed are earning him a spot among the comedy greats.
Marcus Scribner Was Going to Quit Acting. Then 'Black-ish' Happened
Marcus Scribner is a household name all thanks to 'Black-ish.
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!.
