Photos: Spring in Bloom
Images from the past few weeks of people enjoying flowering trees and fields—signs of warmer days to come
It’s Not the Economy. It’s the Pandemic.
Joe Biden is paying the price for America’s unprocessed COVID grief.
Even Oprah Doesn’t Know How to Talk About Weight Loss Now
Like much of America, the media mogul is feeling the cultural impact of the Ozempic era.
The Art of Communing With Trees
What are we to make of a life that can age and grow young again at the turn of the seasons?
Whatever Happened to All Those Care Robots?
So far, companion robots haven’t lived up to the hype—and might even exacerbate the problems they’re meant to solve.
How It All Went Wrong for Eric Adams
The many crises of New York’s enigmatic mayor
Don’t Miss This Eclipse
The United States won’t see totality like this again until 2045.
Miranda’s Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo.
Too Much Purity Is Bad for the Left
If socialists want to be a political force in America, they need to form coalitions, defend democracy, and change real people’s lives.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Do the Silent Treatment
It can ruin your relationships.
America’s Magical Thinking About Housing
The city of Austin built a lot of homes. Now rent is falling, and some people seem to think that’s a bad thing.
The Smartphone Kids Are Not All Right
Jonathan Haidt’s new book, The Anxious Generation, makes the case against devices for children—even if they desperately want them.
Trump’s Dangerous January 6–Pardon Promise
The convicted rioters are criminals, not hostages.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Have Thoughts About Your Next Car
Get ready for the EV election.
The IRS Finally Has an Answer to TurboTax
Against all odds, the government has created an actually good piece of technology.
Valencia’s Fallas Festival: Welcoming Spring with Fire
Scenes from the festival, which features parades, fireworks, fiestas, and the burning of hundreds of wooden sculptures
Flying Is Weird Right Now
Is flying less safe? Or are we just paying closer attention?
What Trump Supporters Think When He Mocks People With Disabilities
Trump fans don’t like how he demeans people. They’ll vote for him anyway.
Nature That Cannot Be Driven To
A poem for Wednesday
I’m Begging the Courts to Stop Citing My Work
A court finally took notice of my reporting—but for all the wrong reasons.
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