What the Teen-Smartphone Panic Says About Adults
The research paints a murky picture, but perpetual hand-wringing says plenty about adult biases.
The Instant Pot Failed Because It Was a Good Product
A one-hit wonder is never enough.
Somehow, Airline Customer Service Is Getting Even Worse
Chatbots are taking over, and it’s a mess.
Letter: Dominion Energy Defends Its Record
A senior executive at Dominion Energy responds to a critique of the company’s influence over Virginia politics.
The Giant Ducks of Florentijn Hofman
Images from a number of the exhibitions of the floating sculpture Rubber Duck over the years
Saturn’s Frozen Moon Just Got a Lot More Interesting
New evidence suggests that Enceladus has an ocean that could sustain life.
Summer Vacation Is Moving Indoors
Extreme heat is changing summer for kids as we know it.
On the Death of Cormac McCarthy
The worlds depicted in his novels are not built for mortal humans like you and me.
Jack Smith’s Backup Option
Donald Trump was indicted in Florida. Could he also face charges in New Jersey?
The Owners Who Run Teams for the Money
The analytics revolution in pro sports also transformed the front office.
The Gross Spectacle of Murder Fandom
After four University of Idaho students were killed, TikTok and Reddit sleuths swarmed the campus. The community is still struggling with the wreckage they left behind.
Trump Can’t Bluster His Way Through Court
A courtroom is an inhospitable place for the former president’s efforts to define his own reality.
Trump Misses the Point
Instead of engaging with the substance of the charges he faces, the former president opted for grievance and misdirection.
The United States v. Donald Trump
It’s important to understand why exactly the former president was arrested today.
Asteroid City Is Wes Anderson at His Best
The film makes the case that art can convey feelings that even its creators don’t understand.
The ‘Single Greatest Hindrance’ to Learning
Young people (plus parents and educators) reflect on the potential hazards of smartphones for children.
Killer Mike’s Critique of Wokeness
The rapper discusses his new album, meeting with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and embracing conflict in politics and all walks of life.
The Pregnancy Risk That Doctors Won’t Mention
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is the leading infectious cause of birth defects. Why isn’t it better known?
You Don’t Have to Cremate Your Cat
“Aquamation” is becoming more common for animals as a greener alternative to cremation.
How Virginia Took on Dominion Energy
For years, the company overcharged residents by billions of dollars, watchdogs say, while maintaining a vice grip on state politics.
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