The economics of Woonsocket, where one-third of residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

An oral history of the 2003 World Series of Poker, as poker went mainstream in America and online players invaded the competition.

A turn in the orgy dome, half a hit of German-engineered acid and more adventures on the Playa.

The story of a lawyer-turned-money launderer, stolen evidence, and a bunch of comics selling at outrageously high prices at auction. And Mussolini.

On a local talk show, Ted Bundy’s mother speaks to the family of one of his victims.

Inside the paranoid world of Nike headquarters, where people are worried that Adidas might finally be capable of taking over the sneaker industry.

Uncovering the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.

A profile of Sabrina Harman, the soldier who took many of the notorious Abu Ghraib photographs.

Reporting on the “American Way of Life,” two years after the end of World War II.

Investigating the death of Rikers Island women’s jail inmate Jackie Caquias, and other abuses of women prisoners’ access to medical care.

How Christopher Hitchens, a former socialist, became one of the most vigorous defenders of the war in Iraq.

A profile of Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson, published at the height of the controversy.

A profile of the radio legend who helped launch the career of Ira Glass and many more.

A 42,000-word, 3-continent spanning “hacker tourist” account of the laying of the (then) longest wire on earth.

With wildfires, heat waves, and rising sea levels, large tracts of the earth are at risk of becoming uninhabitable.

A profile of Harmony Korine, the creator of Kids, Spring Breakers, and The Beach Bum.

The untold story of Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s two visits to the Orchids of Asia Day Spa.

The immersive mise en scène of a 2010 Hollister flagship store, redolent of California beach towns that don’t exist, “lazy, hygienic sexuality,” and weed.

Hundreds of workers at a Tampa lead smelter have been exposed to dangerous levels of the neurotoxin. The consequences have been profound.

Hundreds of workers at a Tampa lead smelter have been exposed to dangerous levels of the neurotoxin. The consequences have been profound.

As the pandemic rages across the country, one team of fact-checkers contends with a post-truth dystopia.

A profile of the “smart person’s” astrologer, and the people who believe in horopscopes.

The history of blue jeans, “America’s greatest contribution to the global closet.”

A portrait of the Somali capital.

Deep inside the world of Cartoon Network’s most popular show.