You May Be Surprised by What Scares You
Fear may be a linchpin of horror, but as a recent anthology attests, the true bedrock of the genre is mood.
The U.S. Should Apologize to Gay People
For decades, the government led a campaign to erase them from public life. A reckoning is long past due.
Caffeine’s Dirty Little Secret
“How much is too much?” is an impossible question.
Photos of the Week: Coffin Escape, Cattle Drive, Pigeon Portraits
Sled-dog training in Scotland, a famous rat hole in Chicago, scenes from the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in South Korea, a World Snow Day celebration in Egypt, and much more
The Stakes of Economic Perception for Biden
A strong economy could work in the president’s favor, but only if consumer attitudes stay positive too.
A Counterintuitive Effect of Global Warming
For decades, scientists have debated the possibility that a vital ocean-current system could plunge Europe into an abrupt cooldown.
How One Tiny Insect Upended an Ecosystem
On a conservancy of Kenya, lions are struggling to hunt zebras. An invasive insect may be to blame.
The Band That’s Been Charting America’s Burnout for Decades
Green Day is still attracting controversy, and listeners, with its blend of politics and punk.
‘If Exercise Could Cure This, I Would Have Been Cured So Quickly’
Striving for fitness is usually healing. But for most people with long COVID, it can be toxic.
Elise Stefanik’s Trump Audition
Her future now depends on Trump’s—and whether he rewards her loyalty with the prize she so clearly wants.
The Director Who Was Never as Famous as His Movies
In the Heat of the Night. Moonstruck. Fiddler on the Roof. The late Norman Jewison’s films were wildly divergent—and unforgettable.
Americans Can’t Decide What It Means to Grow Up
Living alone tends to be idolized as a sign of maturity. But maybe that’s misguided.
Think Twice Before Taking the Top Job
It can be lonely in the corner office. So it’s worth knowing that you could be sacrificing a little happiness.
The Daily Show Is Better Than This
Jon Stewart is no longer the man for the job.
Can Netanyahu Outlast This War?
A conversation with Yair Rosenberg about the prime minister’s failures and what might be next for the Israeli government
Why the Oscars Overlooked Greta Gerwig
The Barbie filmmaker isn’t the first to be snubbed for directing a crowd-pleaser.
Were the Saudis Right About the Houthis After All?
For years, Riyadh struggled to convince its Western allies that the Yemeni militia posed a serious threat.
The Plan to Incapacitate the Federal Government
Without Chevron, the executive branch will struggle to do even the most basic work.
The Least Objectionable Candidate
There’s a reason Democratic voters are rallying behind Joe Biden.
The Marigold Sonnets
A poem for Wednesday
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