Where Does Spirit Airlines Go When It Dies?

Behind-the-scenes with the skeleton crew that’s unwinding every last bit of the airline—until there’s nothing left. By Drake Bennett and Sri Taylor

The Seniors Against Senior Housing

America’s elders need more places to live, but even in liberal enclaves that recognize the problem, developers are facing the fiercest foes of all: America’s elders. By Charley Locke

The Diamond Industry’s Old Guard Wants You to Buy ‘Natural’

How De Beers and friends are battling the avalanche of cheaper, near-identical synthetic gems. By Stacey Vanek Smith

Studio Ghibli Doesn’t Really Care What’s Coming Next

The ambiguous future of Japan’s most prestigious group of animators won’t get clearer anytime soon. By Sohee Kim and Felix Gillette

China’s New Cultural Export to US? 90 Second Microdramas

Short-form soap operas for smartphones are having their moment. By Christopher Beam 

The Enchanted, Steamy, Booming Romantasy Business

The new genre has transformed the book business, unleashed a cottage industry and promised Hollywood its next big franchise. By Hannah Miller and Madison Muller   

The Next Spotify—Or an AI Music Slop Machine?

Investors are betting Suno is the app that turns everyone into a rock star. Its detractors could fill an arena. By Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman  

Candy Crush's Sweet Success

Fifteen years in, the ubiquitous mobile game is still crushing it. By Alanna Okun

India’s Long-Shot Attempt to Become an iPhone Manufacturing Powerhouse Is Paying Off.

A yearslong partnership between Narendra Modi’s government and Apple has established the country as a serious rival to China. By Sankalp Phartiyal

TikTok Withheld a Safety Feature From Millions. One Died by Suicide

A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement. By Olivia Carville