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Venezuela Built a Cultural Powerhouse—And Its Art World Refuses to Disappear
Carlos Cruz-Diez, Ambientación de Color Aditivo, Caracas, 1974. Simón Bolívar International Airport, Maiquetía, Venezuela. © Atelier Cruz-Diez Paris, 2025. All works are © Carlos Cruz-Diez / Bridgeman Images 2025 Venezuela is home to the world’s largest reserves of oil and gold, hence today’s geopolitical focus on the country, but for decades, it was also one…
Read MoreFor the Sober-Curious, America’s Zero-Proof Bars Deliver
The sober-curious lifestyle has moved beyond a January reset into a more sustained shift in how Americans approach drinking. According to a national survey from Circana, nearly half of U.S. adults say they plan to drink less alcohol going forward. At the same time, participation in Dry January continues to grow year over year, suggesting…
Read MoreLead Poisoning Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a Policy Failure
Despite clear science and proven solutions, childhood lead poisoning has persisted due to enforcement gaps, fragmented policy and political inaction. Courtesy Pure Earth There are few public health issues in the United States where the science is so settled, the solutions so clear and the stakes so high, yet the outcome remains so unresolved. Childhood…
Read MoreIs Giving ChatGPT Health Your Medical Records a Good Idea?
Your AI doctor’s office is expanding. On Jan. 7, OpenAI announced that over the coming weeks, it will roll out ChatGPT Health, a dedicated tab for health that allows users to upload their medical records and connect apps like Apple Health, the personalized health testing platform Function, and MyFitnessPal. According to the company, more than…
Read MoreOne Fine Show: ‘Manet & Morisot’ at the Legion of Honor
Edouard Manet, The Balcony, 1868-1869. Oil on canvas, 66 15/16 x 49 3/16 in. (170 x 125 cm). Musée d’Orsay, bequest Gustave Caillebotte, 1894. © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d’Orsay) / Sylvie Chan-Liat Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we…
Read More8 Ways to Become a Nicer Person
Kids are taught that being nice means using magic words like “please” and “thank you,” sharing with friends, and taking turns without complaint. Then they grow up and enter a world where it’s normal to mock others online, scowl at their fellow shoppers at the grocery store, and ghost potential romantic partners. Does anyone really…
Read MoreWhere to Dine in Malibu, From Coastal Classics to New Arrivals
Removed from the hustle and bustle of the city of Los Angeles, Malibu is a beachside oasis for those seeking a slower routine in L.A. County. Although this Southern California locale has long been a hotspot for tourism, most people visit for the sandy beaches, killer surf, premier hiking and regular celebrity sightings; however, the…
Read MoreNew Dietary Guidelines Urge People to Eat More Protein and Fewer Processed Foods
The Trump Administration on Jan. 7 unveiled new U.S. dietary guidelines that encourage Americans to eat more protein, and less sugar and highly processed foods. The guidelines also soften recommendations on alcohol and laud the benefits of red meat, dairy, and butter, worrying some doctors and nutritionists who say such guidance could be confusing and…
Read MoreCDC Slashes Universal Vaccine Recommendations
As flu cases in the U.S. are rising dramatically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overseen by the Trump Administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, announced that it is endorsing fewer routinely-recommended vaccinations for all children. As part of the new schedule, HHS will no…
Read MoreA Pill Version of Wegovy Hits Pharmacies
In the last week of December, while most of the U.S. was still in holiday mode, Novo Nordisk’s plant in North Carolina was operating at full capacity. On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the company’s oral version of Wegovy, making it the first pill of the popular GLP-1 medications to…
Read MoreMichael Burry’s Big Bets Still Move Markets—Even When He’s Wrong
Even when his calls miss, Michael Burry’s reputation keeps Wall Street watching his every move. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Michael Burry earned a whopping $800 million by shorting the U.S. housing market ahead of the 2008 financial crisis. Whether the famed investor has made comparable money since then is far less clear. Still, his reputation endures.…
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