A longtime NGO worker on how big ideas end up hurting international aid.

A group of journalists and researchers wade into ugly corners of the Internet to expose racists, creeps, and hypocrites. Have they gone too far?

An army of Western luxury-lifestyle purveyors flock to China to teach the country’s new billionaires how to act rich.

Reconstructing the investigation into Rafik Hariri’s assassination, for which five men stand trial in absentia.

USB sticks bearing digital video are the new radio.

Researchers do look into near-death experiences, seeking a verified case of what they call “apparently non-physical veridical perception.”

The former Beastie Boy, 48, tries to figure out what’s next.

Meet a man who could be called the “Hillaryland Whisperer.”

Revisiting the 6200 block of Osage Avenue.

On the death of a high school basketball star in New York City.

The story of Olympic boxing hopeful Quanitta Underwood, who was sexually abused by her father as a child.

The story of a bizarre—and bizarrely effective—smear campaign.

On having sex with your high school girlfriend – and paying the price for years to come.

On the complex nature of a presidential second term and what Obama would do if he wins one.

A history of The New Yorker and its editors, from founder Harold Ross through Tina Brown.

Prohibition couldn’t have happened without Wayne B. Wheeler, who foisted temperance on a thirsty nation 90 years ago.

The brain of Henry Molaison gave science most of what it knows about memory. Dr. Jacopo Annese believes there’s even more to learn.

A profile of the late artist and author Norris Church Mailer, who stayed with her husband Norman despite his notorious philandering.

When (temporary) cities swell; a short history of the Burning Man festival.

Jack Nicholson interviewed at 73.

A team of researchers has a controversial plan to root fake data out of science.

On what lay behind Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and what lies ahead.

A profile of Beatty on the heels of Bonnie and Clyde.

He used to weigh 1,000 pounds. Now he has to figure out what to do with the rest of his life.

The reclusive director comes out of his shell at 73.