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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

This week’s Top 5 highlights stories by Georgina Gustin, Stephen Harrigan, Ilyon Woo, Robin Williamson, and Bettina Makalintal.

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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

This week we are sharing stories on gun violence, Silicon Valley in the ’90s, artificial intelligence, the triode horn mafia, and the Christmas “tree men” of New York City.

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

This week we’re sharing stories about art smuggling, the Great Canadian Baking show, a remembrance of the Siege of Sarajevo, and more.

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

From writing about climate disaster and catastrophe to pieces on sleep habits, hometowns, and the heyday of a digital media empire, these five reads will take you into your weekend.

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