The antidote: the most deeply read articles beyond coronavirus

1. Farewell Boycott, a mess of contradictions whose TMS innings lasted far too long

‘He is a mess of contradictions. The last of them that a man who is so complicated should be so blunt in his views, that a man who has so often been given the benefit of both sides of the argument has made such a point of painting the world in black and white.’

2. Are they gone for good? The Trump supporters who regret their vote

‘It’s helpful to remember, first, what the president has asked of Republicans. He has treated the party like Theseus’s ancient ship, replacing one plank at a time until it becomes unrecognizable as itself. From a party whose elites sought to reject Trump in 2016, it has now become almost unerringly loyal and much changed.’

3. What would Israel annexing the West Bank mean?

‘With a US “vision for peace” blueprint largely backing up his expansionist ambitions, the Israeli prime minister intends to make the explosive move with the support of Donald Trump. However, much uncertainty remains around when, how – or even if – Netanyahu will push forward with annexation and what effect it could have.’

4. ‘She still lives!’ Famed Yellowstone bear emerges from winter – with cubs

‘Born in 1996, 399 has demonstrated the importance of a healthy female bear to an overall population. At least 22 bears are descended from her, both cubs and cubs of cubs (in human terms, grandchildren). It’s possible she could become a great grandmother – a senior citizen who is still having offspring of her own.’

5. I’ve never seen ... The Blues Brothers

‘It’s self-indulgent, rather than funny, which is to be expected from a film that was filmed amid a blizzard of cocaine, and which was a spin-off of a spin-off – from Saturday Night Live, to an album, to a film.’

6. Catherine Deneuve was Johnny Hallyday’s secret love, book claims

‘In his new book the author Gilles Lhote claims Deneuve became the love of Hallyday’s life after they met in 1961 while filming Les Parisiennes. Deneuve, he wrote, is the mysterious Lady Lucille to whom Hallyday dedicated a song and it was she who left an anonymous wreath on his grave signed simply “Lady L”.’

7. Republican criticism of Trump grows – but will it make a difference at the polls?

‘Several Republican groups have formed to oppose his 2020 bid, including Republican Voters Against Trump, which last week launched a $10m digital ad campaign, and the Lincoln Project, which has produced a series of hard-hitting advertisements that got under the president’s skin.’

8. To be Black is to suffer perpetual wounds. Here’s how you can make a difference

‘It has been grace, and grace alone, that has spared me from the violent deaths perpetrated against my brothers and sisters. But like Black people across this nation, I continue to ask the question, “Am I next?”’

9. BBC interview haunts Prince Andrew as US prosecutors push to break deadlock

‘Andrew has insisted he is eager to cooperate fully with the US investigation. But the prince and the detective appear to define “cooperation” very differently. Berman wants a sit-down interview. The prince’s PR advisers say Andrew is ready to provide a witness statement. This would be sworn, of course. But it falls well short of a probing FBI encounter with follow-up questions.’

10. #Solidaritea: Yorkshire Tea and PG Tips join brands in backing BLM

‘The two tea firms are the latest to grapple with a corporate dilemma during the Black Lives Matter movement – whether declaring their support is a clear communication of brand values, or risks backfiring and appearing opportunistic.’

How we create the antidote

Every day we measure not only how many people click on individual stories but also how long they spend reading them. This list is created by comparing the attention time with the length of each article, to come up with a ranking for the stories people read most deeply.