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  • The Pope Is Gone, the Cardinals Are Conspiring, and Ralph Fiennes Is Probably Taking Notes

    Did J.D. Vance kill the Pope?

  • Not Just a Culture War: A Coordinated Attack on Identity

    What’s happening globally isn’t just a culture war

  • Coral Reefs Can’t Vote, So Trump Deregulated Them

    Trump’s having a meltdown over his Birkin bag, because even the richest men can't escape a luxury crisis.

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  • Hooked in 5 Seconds or Gone Forever: The New Rhythm of German Rap

    Why German rap's fast rise on TikTok is costing it long-term impact and emotional depth.

  • Fashion on a Plate: How Food Became Fashion’s Favorite PR Move

    Fashion’s tastiest trend is turning luxury into something you can literally digest.

  • From Diet Coke to Ozempic: same pressure, new packaging.

    Bodies aren’t eras. And the fact that we keep treating them like trends should scare us.

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  • DOLCE FAR NIENTE

    Photography by Sophie Schiller

  • UNKNOWN AESTHETICS

    Photography by Levin Polzer

  • ESCAPE

    Elia Just I Photography by Josephine Zeta