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Stephanie Bai

A Classic Blockbuster for a Sunday Afternoon

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained.

Seven Stories About Promising Medical Discoveries

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In today’s reading list, our editors have compiled stories about new and promising medical developments, including breakthroughs to treat lupus, a possible birth-control revolution, and a food-allergy fix that’s been hiding in plain sight.

Eight Great Reads

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In today’s reading list, our editors have compiled a list of stories that explore the legacy and meaning of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and some other reads from recent weeks that are worth your time.

When Social Media Felt Real

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Scrolling through social-media apps can be a monotonous exercise. My feeds are full of well-lit, curated posts that aim to be clickable and likable, an algorithmic bore that prioritizes grabbing my attention and persuading me to buy something.

Two Books Worth Reading Back-to-Back

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained.

Six Great Labor Day Reads

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Our editors compiled these six articles for your Labor Day reading. Spend some time with stories about the questions we should ask our families, Amazon’s big secret, the myth of the broke Millennial, and more.

Six Underrated Hobbies to Try Out

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Picking up a hobby is no small feat. Trying something new requires time, consistency, and—most important—a spark of inspiration.

Five Books That Changed Readers’ Minds

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When selecting a new book, it can be comforting to return to what’s familiar: the genres you know you love, the authors whose perspectives you share. But sometimes, the best books are the ones that challenge rather than confirm your expectations.

Why Alice Munro’s Work Felt so Empty

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is David Frum, an Atlantic staff writer who has written about the J. D.

Seven Compelling Weekend Reads

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition. For your weekend reading list, our editors compiled seven compelling stories about a treacherous journey for migrants, why adults dream about school, a 500-year-old mystery, and more.

Six Acclaimed Movies With Short Runtimes

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In an age when many films drag on for more than two hours, some viewers are left pining for the days of shorter runtimes.

A Skeptic Attends the First Modern Olympics

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The Olympics stir a sense of patriotism in me that’s surprising in its ferocity.

A Comedian Who Delivers Rapid-Fire Laughs

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained.

A Comedian Who Delivers Rapid-Fire Laughs

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained.

Eight Absorbing Reads for Independence Day Weekend

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Our editors compiled a list of eight absorbing reads for your Independence Day weekend. Spend time with stories about a billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, the search for America’s Atlantis, why Americans can’t access some of the world’s best sunscreens, and more.

Trump’s Risky Reaction to the Immunity Decision

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Today, three Atlantic writers explain the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity and what it means for the future of the American presidency.
First, here are four new stories:
The world is realigning.
Biden has a bigger problem than the debate.

A Self-Aware Teen Soap

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s very special guest is Isabel Fattal, the senior editor of the newsletters team.

A Beloved Show That Needs to Finally End

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The Perfect-Length Movie

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Evan McMurry, the senior editor on our audience team.

Why Some Narratives Are So Easy to Fall For

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Who really benefits from remote work? Is it true that politicians have to be anti-immigration to win elections? Each episode of Good on Paper, the new podcast hosted by my colleague Jerusalem Demsas, delves into a misunderstood policy issue that deserves more nuanced analysis.

A Rare Take on Young Love

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Rina Li, a copy editor who works on this newsletter.
Rina has wide-ranging cultural tastes.

Europe Braces for Trump’s Return

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For people around the world, the outcome of the U.S. presidential race is an existential question.

Seven Stories to Read on Memorial Day

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For Memorial Day, our editors have selected a list of seven notable stories about the greenest way to grill, the decline of babysitters in America, and more.

A Throwback Show That Stays Relevant

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Malcolm Ferguson, an assistant editor who has written about the case for Kwanzaa, and why he wishes his family would take up the holiday again.

A Show That Breaks the Curse of ‘Mid TV’

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Caroline Mimbs Nyce, a staff writer who used to be the lead writer of The Daily.

The Tight Line Trump Has a Judge Walking

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Donald Trump is in his third week on trial in New York, where he faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.

A Terse and Gripping Weekend Read

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Kevin Townsend, a senior producer on our podcast team.

A Nail-Biter Show for Late-Night Binging

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Walt Hunter, a contributing editor who focuses on poetry and fiction.

How to Look at the World With More Wonder

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The ‘American Tolstoy’ of TV Shows

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Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained. Today’s special guest is Rogé Karma, a staff writer who has written about the secretive industry devouring the U.S.