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This week's must‑reads

Scientists have captured Earth's climate over the last 485 million years. Here's the surprising place we stand now.

An effort to understand Earth's past climates uncovered a history of wild temperature shifts and offered a warning on the consequences of human-caused warming.

By Sarah Kaplan and Simon Ducroquet • Read more »

Here's how rich each candidate is compared with the average American

From real estate to book royalties, here are the wealth breakdowns of Trump, Harris, Walz and Vance.

By Rachel Lerman, Julie Zauzmer Weil, Emma Kumer and Clara Ence Morse • Read more »

Not ready for a knee replacement? You might be able to fix your cartilage instead.

New techniques include a pellet made of coral and a hydrogel that can be pressed around the bone to help eliminate pain.

By Andrew Zaleski • Read more »

Where the sea wall ends

At a time of fast rising seas, the ocean wants this barrier island back. But humans, who have held their ground here for over a century, are planning new condos.

By Chris Mooney, John Muyskens, Brady Dennis and Ricky Carioti • Read more »

Mapping 8 paths to victory for Harris and Trump in the 2024 election

Five likely scenarios based on the candidates' current standing in the polls and three less likely scenarios, including a tie in the electoral college.

By Lenny Bronner and Nick Mourtoupalas • Read more »