Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
Culture
Awkwafina Gives a Stellar Breakout Performance in The Farewell
The comedian and rapper shines in Lulu Wang’s new film about a young woman who has to hide a painful truth from her dying grandmother.
Twitter Needs a Pause Button
Instantaneous communication can be destructive. We need to tweak our digital platforms to make time for extra eyes, cooler heads, and second thoughts.
Wimbledon’s First Fashion Scandal
One hundred years ago, a player shocked spectators with her “indecent” dress—not the last time attire has distracted from athleticism in tennis.
When Jeffrey Epstein Joked About Sex Abuse
One of the many gutting elements of the allegations against the billionaire financier: how gleefully he flaunted his impunity.
Britain Is Hoarding a Treasure No One Is Allowed to See
In recent years, requests for the permanent return of items taken during the imperial era without their owners’ consent have gathered pace.
How Big Little Lies Captures Children's Quiet Stress
In the fifth episode of its new season, the HBO series homes in on the burdens kids bear in times of familial distress.
The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s Biggest Battle Is Yet to Be Won
Some 1 billion people tuned in to the games this year, making the USWNT’s victory even more crucial in their upcoming legal fight for equal pay.
The Books Briefing: The Lesser-Known Details of the American Experiment
O say can you read: Your weekly guide to the best in books
One Question Hanging Over the World Cup Final
As the United States and the Netherlands prepare to face off, teams and fans wonder whether VAR—or instant-replay reviews—will decide the champion.
Spider-Man: Far From Home Satirizes the Way Marvel Movies Are Made
A final twist reveals the film’s true villain—and offers a layered critique of the systems that bring superheroes to the screen.