Olympics Photo of the Day: An Emotional Finish
The Spanish race-walker Maria Perez celebrates at the finish line.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Facing Forward, Looking Back
The team of artistic swimmers from France show their other faces.
Elite Athletes Could Be Less Single-Minded
Paying a little more attention to life outside of sports could benefit their mental health, during competition and after.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Respect, Recognition, and Joyful Support
Gymnasts at the top of their game, in a show of mutual admiration
Olympics Photo of the Day: Catching a Fall
A coach reacts quickly to slow a dangerous fall.
Maybe BMI Report Cards Weren’t the Best Idea
Two decades in, there’s no evidence that school weigh-ins do anything but make kids uncomfortable.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Winner’s Circle
Members of the French judo team celebrate Olympic gold.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Splashdown
A kayaker makes a big splash at the start of an Olympic run.
Olympics Photo of the Day: The Moment of Impact
Canada’s Wyatt Sanford takes a punch on his way to a win.
Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About Yogurt
There’s a thin line between yogurt and ice cream.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Up Close and Underwater
A unique portrait of a swimmer in mid-competition
Olympics Photo of the Day: Celebrating a Winning Team Effort
Team USA cheers with Simone Biles as it wins a gold medal.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Inside the Barrel
A surfer rides a wave in a legendary location.
Anxiety Is Like Exercise
Small doses of stress can protect your health.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Leap Through the Antlers
A unique view of a whimsical obstacle for riders in Versailles
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Moment of Victory
The enthusiasm of a fencer on a day filled with raw emotional reactions in Paris
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Towering Light Show
One of the most memorable images of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Biden Made a Healthy Decision
Difficult conversations about a person’s decline—even in private—are still too rare in American life.
Kamala Harris’s Biggest Advantage
Abortion is a winning issue for Democrats, and the vice president is well positioned to use it.
When Storm Prep Is Left up to Citizens
Rapidly intensifying storms have made it much harder for cities to plan their responses.