Kevin Berger explores the complex history and controversial outcomes of gray wolf reintroduction in the Northern Rockies. Diane Boyd, a wolf researcher, argues that natural recolonization would have been more beneficial for the species than the government-led reintroduction. Others do not agree.

Maggie Slepian writes about eating disorders and their lasting impact beyond the initial struggle for recovery. Her personal reflections reveal how the shadows of anorexia and bulimia continue to affect her relationship with food and body image years later.

Tommy Olsen is a Norwegian schoolteacher turned advocate documenting the perilous journeys of migrants crossing into Greece. Lauren Markham tells the story of his work on the Aegean Boat Report, highlighting the practice of pushbacks, where authorities forcibly return refugees to dangerous waters even though it is illegal to do so.

Marcin Wichary takes us on a fascinating journey while exploring the surprising ubiquity of the font “Gorton” in New York City. Despite its quirky and often imperfect designs, this font can be found in both mundane and extraordinary settings, from office signs to the Apollo spacecraft.

Sean Williams and Kevin Knodell examine the evolution of drug trafficking across the Pacific, tracing how Latin American cartels have shifted their focus to New Zealand and Australia. They expose the alarming rise of the "Pacific Drug Highway," uncovering a web of criminal networks that are now infiltrating small island nations. The piece delves into the societal impacts, including addiction crises and corruption, as these regions struggle to cope with the influx of narcotics.

In this exploration of the Murdoch family's internal power struggles, Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg dive into the events surrounding Rupert Murdoch's attempts to secure his legacy. With over 3,000 pages of court documents available as a source, the authors illustrate a tale of betrayal, familial tensions, and a secretive plan to consolidate control within the empire.

Chatbots of the dead are AI technologies that simulate conversations with the deceased using their personal data. There are important questions about the ethics of these technologies, but the authors are optimistic, arguing for them to be viewed as artistic props, fostering imagination and creative engagement with memory, similar to participatory theater or memoir writing.

The evolution of Italy's railway system is an ongoing effort that spans over a century. Marco Chitti explores how the Italian railways transformed from outdated infrastructure into a network capable of meeting modern demands. Chitti details the technical and political challenges faced along the journey, highlighting the significance of long-term planning and investment.

Kathryn Hughes writes about the lives of Victorian London's "cat's meat men," who sold cheap meat to pet owners. This took place during a time when public attitudes toward cats were shifting—from being seen primarily as rat catchers to becoming beloved domestic companions. The trade, however, sometimes also carried darker undertones, with suspicions about the source of the meat and its possible connection to events like the Jack the Ripper murders.

The history of the bulldozer is darker than you might think, and its evolution goes beyond simple construction and demolition. Joe Zadeh explores its origins in violent voter suppression, to its weaponization in war and state-sanctioned home demolitions, and how it has been a symbol of both creation and destruction. He also asks, “How responsible are the manufacturers of a particular technology for the ways in which it is ultimately used?”

Urban rats are thriving in a warming world, and the implications are troubling. As temperatures rise, rate are finding more opportunities to eat and reproduce, leading to a surge in sightings across major cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Benji Jones explores the links between climate change and rat populations, and why our traditional methods of control are failing and what cities can do about it.

As Chile commemorated the 50th anniversary of Augusto Pinochet's coup, President Gabriel Boric's unveiling of the National Search Plan aimed to confront painful historical wounds. The initiative seeks to find the remains of many Chileans who disappeared during the regime, but trust in the state's efforts remains fragile.