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May 6, 2024

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Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?

By Ellen Barry

Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect.

Science1875 words

Tensions Rise in Silicon Valley Over Sales of Start-Up Stocks

By Erin Griffith

The market for shares of hot start-ups like SpaceX and Stripe is projected to reach a record $64 billion this year.

Business1459 words

‘The Sympathizer’ Opens a Counteroffensive on Vietnam War Movies

By James Poniewozik

HBO’s series is not just a good story. It’s a sharp piece of film criticism.

Culture1130 words

For Edible Bug Fans, Cicadas Are Noisy Lobsters of the Trees

By Tejal Rao

This year’s emergence presents an opportunity to cook up the trillion cicadas from two regional broods.

Dining761 words

‘They Are So Triggered by Me’: Conchita Wurst’s 10-Year Roller-Coaster Ride

By Valeriya Safronova

Since winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, the bearded drag queen has been celebrated and condemned. For her creator, Tom Neuwirth, it has been a journey.

Culture950 words

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