The White Darkness
This powerful and moving piece tells the story of Henry Worsley’s expeditions to the South Pole. They were inspired by Ernest Shackleton, a mentor he never met, and were each a study in human endurance and fortitude.
Anthony Bourdain’s Moveable Feast
A 2017 profile of the much loved broadcaster and writer Anthony Bourdain, who died this week.
Gerhard Steidl Is Making Books an Art Form
A piece profiling Gerhard Steidl, a man with a single-minded dedication to perfecting the art of making books.
At Uber, a New C.E.O. Shifts Gears
This profile of Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi asks if he can detoxify the brand without removing the companyÕs competitive advantage.
Lake Chad: The World’s Most Complex Humanitarian Disaster
A thorough piece of reporting looking at a crisis caused by a toxic blend of issues – weak government, climate change, violent extremism, and structural weaknesses left behind by colonialism.
What Happened to Myanmar’s Human-Rights Icon?
A look at Aung San Suu Kyi’s response to the Rohingya crisis.
Carl Icahn’s Failed Raid on Washington
An eye-opening piece on the billionaire financier’s pugilistic approach, and his political machinations during the Trump presidency.
A.I. Versus M.D.
A story examining what happens when artificial intelligence gets better than human doctors at medical diagnosis.
Can Andy Byford Save the Subways?
A look at the work of the Plymouth Argyle supporting former London Underground station foreman who is charged with solving New York’s transport woes. The author tails him in meetings with staff, customers and officials and the resulting piece offers insight into tangled local politics, complex logistics, and the art of management.
Rex Tillerson at the Breaking Point
A profile of Donald Trump’s Secretary of State in action. Two reported quotes early on provide an insight into the piece – “I don’t know. I’m not a diplomat”, said at a UN showdown with Iran, and “fucking moron” when describing his President at a gathering of national-security officials.