Egypt’s New Capital-City Megaproject
Images of Egypt’s new, as-yet-unnamed capital city, under construction in the desert
The Open Wounds of Reservation Dogs
The final season of FX’s ensemble comedy is a resonant coming-of-age-story for its teenaged and adult characters alike.
Violence Is the Engine of Modi’s Politics
Never before have attacks on Muslims been so geographically dispersed, continuous, or chillingly unpredictable.
The End Will Come for the Cult of MAGA
The next generation isn’t buying it.
The Joyful, Punk World of Plant-Based Eating
Alicia Kennedy’s new book is a paean to a life without meat. But she’s driven more by curiosity than a desire to convert her readers.
In Praise of Heroic Masculinity
Teach boys that strength can be a virtue.
The Trouble With Trump’s Tariffs
Congress has the prerogative on trade policy—but it has abdicated in favor of presidential whim.
The Simone Biles Revolution
Her return to elite gymnastics is a hopeful sign that the sport is changing.
Fall’s Vaccine Routine Didn’t Have to Be This Hard
The most effective way to increase vaccine uptake is to make getting shots easy. So why aren’t we doing that?
The Courtroom Is a Very Unhappy Place for Donald Trump
But don’t expect the justice system alone to save democracy.
A Robotaxi Experiment
Caroline Mimbs Nyce discusses whether cities are ready for driverless cars.
Reader Questions for the GOP Candidates
Matters of character were a recurring theme.
Hypodermics on the Shore
The “syringe tides”—waves of used hypodermic needles, washing up on land—terrified beachgoers of the late 1980s. Their disturbing lesson was ignored.
How Bad Could BA.2.86 Get?
Until the future of the new COVID variant becomes clear, three scenarios are still possible.
The Fourteenth Amendment Fantasy
The Constitution won’t disqualify Trump from running. The only real-world way of stopping him is through the ballot box.
It’s a Weird Time for Driverless Cars
The robotaxis now hitting American streets are troubling and amazing all at once.
The Final Days
Joe Biden was determined to get out of Afghanistan—no matter the cost.
Talking the AI Talk
Corporate America is leaning into the most promising trend in tech.
This Is Going to Be a Mess
Trump could become the presumptive GOP nominee in the 2024 election at the same time as his lawyers are in court for his trial for seeking to steal the last election.
What Adults Forget About Friendship
Just catching up can feel stale. Playing and wasting time together like kids do are how you make memories.
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