Pay a Little Less Attention to Your Friends
Intensity might seem like a fast track to connection, but shared distraction might be more powerful.
The Choice the Philippines Didn’t Want to Make
Thirty-two years ago, the departure of American troops from the archipelago symbolized the end of colonialism. Today, their return seems like the least bad option.
What’s So Funny About Dying?
Death is everywhere in Lorrie Moore’s strange new novel, and so is the author’s trademark jokiness.
The Fake Poor Bride
Confessions of a wedding planner
Photos of the Week: Tomato Fight, Kazoo Ensemble, Office Moose
Flooding in Ukraine's war zone, wildfires in Quebec, a surfing competition in the Canary Islands, a Pride parade in Brazil, a yachting regatta in England, and much more
J. D. Vance and the Yahoo Caucus
His campaign was terrible, but his first year as a senator is worse.
When Science Outpaces Ethics
Plus: A ‘West Point for cops’
Tesla’s Magic Has Been Reduced to Its Chargers
Ford and GM are turning to Tesla’s charging connectors, giving the company more influence over our EV future.
Winners of the 2023 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
Some of the winning images from this year’s contest, showcasing the natural world
Why Trump Might Just Roll to the Presidential Nomination
Even if someone defeats him in an early contest, history suggests that they will still have their work cut out for them.
What to Read When You’re Feeling Ambitious
Literature, rife with tales of ambition or slackerdom, can be well-equipped to answer questions about the costs and benefits of striving.
Letter: Singapore Defends Its Drug Policy
Singapore’s ambassador responds to a critique of the country’s death penalty for very serious crimes, including drug trafficking.
AI-Generated Junk Is Flooding Etsy
Coloring books, stickers, mugs, and T-shirts are being pumped out by AI-assisted hustlers.
We Vaccinate Animals More Than Ourselves
Humans regularly give our pets and livestock shots. Now scientists are turning to immunization as a last resort for endangered species.
The Toyota Corolla Theory of College
Higher education risks becoming a cut-price assembly line. There’s a better way of producing good learning.
Antitrust Has a Generic-Drug Problem
Brand-name drugmakers like to pay lower-cost rivals not to compete—and courts too often let them.
Trump’s Bag Man
Walt Nauta went to work for Trump as a valet, and ended up his co-defendant.
The Path to Happiness Is Narrow but Easy
Tolstoy was onto something about unhappy families. The solution is to put your relationships first.
Rebound Relationships Are Totally Fine
Conventional wisdom says you should take time to process a breakup before you start a new romance. Research suggests the opposite.
Universities Shouldn’t Be Ideological Churches
No one should be made to feel like an “insider” or “outsider” depending on his or her views about abortion, drug legalization, or other contentious issues.