A Brutal Murder, an Unlikely Suspect, and the Fitbit That Witnessed It All

Plus: the mastermind behind America’s craziest fast-food items, what it’s like to turn 30 today, and more.

Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors.

The Ugly Online War Against the Teen Climate Movement

Greta Thunberg, the rising-star activist, is getting dragged, doxed, hacked, and harassed. So are dozens of other children — some as young as 8 years old.

Fiona Apple Never Stopped Paying Attention

The singer has no social media, rarely speaks to the press, and prefers to stay at home: “My family hasn’t seen me at Christmas celebrations for years and years.” But one bizarre tweet about Hustlers brought her back into the conversation.

The Telltale Heart

Karen Navarra — a quiet woman in her 60s who lived alone — was found brutally murdered in her home. Neighbors didn’t see anything. But there was one witness: her Fitbit.

What It’s Like to Turn 30 Today, as Told by 10 Jessicas

Jessica was the most popular name for American girls born in 1989. Now at a milestone moment, they’re reflecting on where they are — and where they expected to be — by age 30.

Meet the Mastermind Behind the Strangest (and Tastiest) Fast-Food Items

Cheese-obsessed marketer Dena vonWerssowetz is paid to create absurd, delicious hybrids like the Cheetos chicken sandwich. Here’s how she looks for the next golden-fried sensation.

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