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Katie Heaney is a freelance writer, screenwriter, and author of several novels, including Public Relations, Girl Crushed and The Year I Stopped Trying.

  1. covid-19
    What Is a Vaccine Passport?While the subject remains an ongoing debate, here is what we know so far.
  2. hunter biden
    8 Revelations From Hunter Biden’s New MemoirPresident Joe Biden’s son Hunter has spoken publicly about his battles with addiction. In his new book, he goes deep on this subject and more.
  3. how i get it done
    Jenny Lawson Can’t Remember Whether She Walked the DogThe author talks ADD, anxiety, and pandemic routines.
  4. covid-19
    What Are the Common Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine?Young people and those who have had COVID-19 are more likely to feel sick after a jab. Here’s why.
  5. socializing in 2021
    What Has the Pandemic Done to Our Boundaries?Soon, invitations will return, and it might not be so easy to say no.
  6. spring break
    Miami Beach Spring Break Has Devolved Into ChaosAs droves of young people flock to the city, local authorities have declared a state of emergency.
  7. self
    How to Use a Vacation Day Right NowWhat to do until fully vaccinated leisure is upon us.
  8. q&a
    Lighting Up With Seth RogenThe Cut chats with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg — and samples their new weed brand, Houseplant.
  9. covid-19
    This Sexless YearFinally, the singles and the partnered have something in common.
  10. socializing in 2021
    I Forgot How to Hang OutWhy are our socially distant interactions so exhausting?
  11. second acts
    What Can’t Shakira Do?Of course the wildly talented singer learned to skateboard in quarantine.
  12. second acts
    The Math Teacher Who Ran for MayorAt 68, Bettie Parker became the first woman elected mayor of her North Carolina town.
  13. second acts
    Jenna Lyons on Coming Out (and Being Outed) After 40“I was tumbling into love with a woman and I didn’t have any guideposts.”
  14. how i get it done
    Mary H.K. Choi Is Jealous Her Fictional Characters Can Hang Out“I miss my sibling. I miss places. How dare you just willy-nilly go to each other’s houses and mouth kiss? It’s an affront.”
  15. all work no pay
    Who Are We Without Our Jobs?A job doesn’t need to be a passion to give you a sense of purpose. What happens when it’s gone?
  16. encounter
    An Astrologer Made for the Age of TikTokMaren Altman wants to build an empire, one video at a time.
  17. capitol insurrection
    ‘They Surrounded Me, Yanked My Arms Back, Handcuffed Me’Five people who’ve been arrested for protesting react to how law enforcement treated the Capitol insurrectionists.
  18. capitol insurrection
    Cori Bush Proposes Expelling Reps Who Challenged ElectionAs the U.S. Capitol was under siege, Representative Bush drafted a resolution.
  19. georgia election
    How the Atlanta Dream Helped Warnock WinMany have credited activism by WNBA’s Atlanta team with helping elect Reverend Raphael Warnock to the Senate.
  20. psychology
    The Memory WarJennifer Freyd accused her father of sexual abuse. Her parents’ attempt to discredit her created a defense for countless sex offenders.
  21. covid-19
    So What’s All This About Half-Doses of the COVID Vaccine?It may sound like an appealing way to speed up vaccination, but there’s a lot we don’t know, says infectious-disease expert Dr. Paul Offit.
  22. vaxxie
    Vaccine Selfies Are Going to Be EverywhereAmong health-care workers (for now), they’re the new “I Voted” selfies.
  23. how i get it done
    How A Vaccine Whisperer Gets It DoneAs the founder of the Vaccine Confidence Project, a nonprofit monitoring and addressing public trust in vaccines, Heidi Larson has never been busier.
  24. cut covers
    The Cocky Prince of Quarantine ComedyJordan Firstman, Instagram’s premier impressionist, talks sex, drugs, and getting famous in social isolation.
  25. covid-19
    Maybe NYC Kids Can Go to School in a Restaurant, Then?It’s ridiculous that schools are closing when higher-risk venues can stay open.
  26. covid-19
    It’s Time to Tell Your Family You Aren’t Coming Home for the HolidaysWith COVID-19 cases higher than ever in the United States, we can’t afford the risk.
  27. covid-19
    Won’t it Be Nice to Have a President Who Listens to Science?President-elect Joe Biden announced a COVID-19 task force full of actual infectious-disease experts, for a change.
  28. science of us
    What If Our Problems Feel Too Big for Therapy?Some employers are offering new options for mental-health support. But is that what employees want?
  29. how i get it done
    How a MacArthur ‘Genius’ Scientist Gets It DonePolina V. Lishko’s work could change the future of birth control.
  30. covid-19
    What Are the Differences Between COVID-19 and the Flu?Symptoms of both viruses may include coughing, chills, and fatigue, but there are significant differences too.
  31. covid-19
    What We Know About COVID-19 Brain FogSome survivors of COVID-19 say they’re experiencing confusion, forgetfulness, and trouble communicating — even months after infection.
  32. covid-19
    Former Reality-TV Host to Televise His Doctor’s AppointmentFox News has announced Trump will undergo a medical evaluation on Tucker Carlson’s Friday night show.
  33. covid-19
    What We Know About Trump’s Unproven Miracle Drug From RegeneronA day after Trump released a video praising the company’s unproven antibody cocktail, the brand seeks emergency authorization from the FDA.
  34. recommendations
    My Favorite Hot UFOlogist Has a New DocumentaryJames Fox has assembled the UFO equivalent of an Ocean’s Eleven ensemble cast.
  35. covid-19
    What Is Dexamethasone?After news that Trump has been treated with the steroid, experts wonder if his condition is more severe than we’ve been told.
  36. covid-19
    What Long-haul COVID Patients Think About Trump’s Diagnosis“My first reaction was, ‘This is good news.’”
  37. health
    Breakfast RulesA new study casts doubt on the benefits of intermittent fasting.
  38. health
    Queer People Are Way More Likely to Suffer From MigrainesTell me something I didn’t know.
  39. friendship
    Are All My Friends Mad at Me?Friendship paranoia happens in even the best circumstances.
  40. diets
    Teddi Mellencamp’s ‘Accountability Program’ Sounds Like HellA week after facing widespread criticism for her $600, 500-calorie-a-day diet plan, Teddi has been fired from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
  41. covid-19
    How Risky Is Indoor Dining Now?Infectious-disease specialists say it’s not perfect, but it’s time.
  42. covid-19
    The CDC Reversed Its Controversial Testing RecommendationAfter considerable outcry, the CDC now says asymptomatic people do need to be tested after exposure to COVID-19.
  43. science of us
    I Miss Having IdeasCome back.
  44. aliens
    Aliens Were on Venus This Whole Time?!Astronomers have detected signs of potential life in the underdog planet’s atmosphere.
  45. stress
    For the Love of God Unclench Your TeethThey should really only touch when you’re eating.
  46. flu season
    Is ‘Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever’ True?Doctors say the popular phrase is half right, half wrong.
  47. recommendations
    Join Me in the Dorkiest Corner of Fitness YouTubeWorkout fatigue has me exercising to the Shrek soundtrack.
  48. coronavirus
    What Is Convalescent Plasma Treatment for COVID-19?The FDA issued an emergency-use authorization for convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19. Here’s what we know.
  49. aliens
    Are the Aliens Just Grooving?A new short documentary on Netflix follows the work of John Shepherd, who broadcasted music to outer space for 30 years.
  50. coronavirus
    Reopening Gyms Seems Like a Bad IdeaTransmission in New York remains low, but for how long?
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