Pokémon, All Grown Up
Netflix’s new series captures the anxieties of early adulthood.
Photos of the Week: New King, Frozen Danube, Flame Rider
Drone pilots on Ukraine’s front line, scenes from the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, an icy purification bath in Japan, a new volcanic eruption in Iceland, and much more
The Ridiculous Allure of Reacher
Why is Amazon’s show about Lee Child’s crime-busting former military policeman such a massive hit?
The Age of Incoherent Partisanship
One American political party has collapsed; the other is holding together a fragile prodemocracy coalition.
A Dark Omen for the Future of Music
Pitchfork challenged a generation of music listeners. Is there still a place for it?
The Last Days of the Barcode
The invention that shaped our consumer appetites
A Land of Snow and Ice
Recent images of wintry northern landscapes, and the people and animals coping with the harsh weather
How Much Less to Worry About Long COVID Now
New cases seem to be less common nowadays, but that change is not as comforting as it sounds.
The Culture War Tearing American Environmentalism Apart
In Minneapolis, the housing shortage has fractured the green community.
The Character That Breathed New Life Into Fargo
The series likes to complicate the politeness of midwesterners. Its terrific latest protagonist went even further.
Bill Ackman Is a Brilliant Fictional Character
A close reading of his remarkable social-media posts
I Will Not Thumbs-Up Your Email
Emoji, tapbacks, and thumbs-ups were devised to spare your time and attention. Now they’ve become a chore.
The One Element Keeping Ukraine From Total Defeat
A new book recounts the first year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the ground up.
There Are Too Many Ways to Exercise
Choosing a workout regimen has become a workout in and of itself.
How to Spot a Frenemy—And Be a Real Friend
That person who poses as your ally but isn’t? Here’s a way to ensure you’re not one.
Can Anything Stop Oppenheimer at the Oscars?
Many recent winners have lacked mainstream appeal—but this year, that changes.
The Great Normalization
Last year, the crime and inflation crises largely evaporated. So did the leading theories about what had caused them.
What Long-Shot Candidates Know
Why do political contenders facing steep odds hang on?
Military Emissions Are Too Big to Keep Ignoring
The world is finally talking about them.
Readers Share Their Most Misunderstood Views
Voting age, atheism, abortion, language education, and more