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Read through our list of popular stories from 2024, including the tale of a disastrous cruise vacation, a deep dive into why Americans have stopped hanging out, news of a life-changing medical breakthrough, and more.
Your 2024 Reading List
Crying Myself to Sleep on the Biggest Cruise Ship Ever
Seven agonizing nights aboard the Icon of the Seas
By Gary Shteyngart
Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out
Too much aloneness is creating a crisis of social fitness.
By Derek Thompson
Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe?
The company is in trouble, and anyone who has…