A Movie About an Affair That Breaks With Convention
The queer drama Passages makes poignant observations about power, desire, and the psychological contours of creative life.
Putting Trump on the Couch
A new novel from the psychiatrist famous for Listening to Prozac imagines a Trumplike president’s sessions with a shrink.
A Strike Scripted by Netflix
The writers are trying to roll back changes that the streaming service already made a new normal.
The Surprising Profundity of The Righteous Gemstones
Danny McBride’s show about a flawed evangelical family is goofy on its face but unusually eloquent on the subject of forgiveness.
What Happens When a Carnival Barker Writes Intellectual History
Christopher Rufo doesn’t understand that radicals and nutjobs make universities great.
Photos of the Week: Spider Boots, Jacuzzi Bear, Inflatable Gibbon
Widespread flooding in China, a wildfire in the Mojave National Preserve, a water polo match in Japan, a trampoline championship in England, and much more
What in the World Is Happening on TikTok Live?
The app’s livestreaming section has turned into a huge business as users pay for quick hits of cheap, personalized (and frequently bizarre) entertainment.
Why So Many Americans Have Stopped Going to Church
The decline is not just about religious institutions; it's about society itself.
What Does It Mean to Die of Heat?
Mortality numbers often end up having more to do with politics than science.
A Progressive City Debates Crime
Plus: One moment that could have weakened Donald Trump’s influence
If the U.S. Women’s Team Loses the World Cup …
Does global soccer win?
Would You Drive an Extra Five Minutes to Save the Planet?
Google Maps’ eco-routing feature wants to help me conserve two teaspoons of gas.
The UCLA Students Who Live in Their Cars
The widespread, poorly understood phenomenon of vehicular homelessness
Jimi Barber Died a Forgiven Man
A man’s sincere jailhouse conversion met the indifference of the capital-punishment system.
Bird Flu Has Never Done This Before
Experts worry that H5N1 avian influenza is now endemic in North America.
To Get Happier, Choose to Read This Column
Even if you don’t quite believe you have free will, you’re better off acting as if you do.
How Bronze Age Pervert Charmed the Far Right
An internet personality who espouses fascism, racism, and bodybuilding has won influential converts.
How the Recession Doomers Got the U.S. Economy So Wrong
One year ago, experts were certain that America was headed for a recession. But the 2023 economy is historically strong. What happened?
The Real Weaponization of the Department of Justice
Jack Smith’s indictment shows that the abuse of government Republicans have been seeking was there all along.
The Ukrainian Counteroffensive Is Not an Action Movie
The summer of drones and trenches drags on, but hopeful signs are emerging.
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