This week in the magazine, David Grann writes about Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed for setting a 1991 fire that killed his three daughters. In this video, featuring footage shot by fire investigators, Grann discusses the flaws of the original investigation and explains how a test fire conducted by authorities may have proved Willingham’s innocence.
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Dept. of Medicine
How to Die in Good Health
The average American celebrates just one healthy birthday after the age of sixty-five. Peter Attia argues that it doesn’t have to be this way.
By Dhruv Khullar
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 17th
“As a juror, do you think you could be impartial to my client? And if so—how?”
By Brendan Loper
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, April 16th
“First, Goldilocks said the interest rates were too high. Then, Goldilocks said they were too low. Then, in agreement with the Federal Reserve Board, she finally said they were just right.”
By Christopher Weyant
Elements
The Highest Tree House in the Amazon
In 2023, conservationists and carpenters converged on Peru to build luxury accommodations in the rain-forest canopy.
By Allison Keeley