Zamboni
A short story
Pete Hegseth’s Nomination
Will Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary convince key Republican senators that he’s a changed man?
Dining Out Isn’t What It Used to Be
Especially in major cities, the idea of simply walking into a restaurant and sitting down can seem quaint.
Hunter Biden Was Unfairly Prosecuted
His father did the right thing.
What Can DOGE Do?
Its leaders have lots of lofty plans and little power to implement them.
A Glimpse at a Post-GPT Future
Here comes OpenAI’s next magic trick.
The GPT Era Is Already Ending
Something has shifted at OpenAI.
A Galactic Collision
Day 6 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
The UnitedHealthcare Gunman Understands the Surveillance State
When cameras are everywhere, a killer can adjust accordingly.
In Defense of Lists
’Tis the season for best-of coverage.
Photos of the Week: Santa Wink, Krampus Run, Panda Pose
Christmas decorations across Germany, lake-effect snowfall in Ohio, a brief clash between soldiers and civilians in South Korea, sumo wrestlers in London, and much more
No One Has to Settle for Bad Pizza Anymore
With a bit of practice, you can make restaurant-quality pies in your own yard. And you should.
The Movie That Mattered Most in 2024
Blink Twice anticipated the culture shift that defined the year.
The Folly of Ignoring Syria This Long
Leaving frozen conflicts unattended is not only shortsighted but potentially catastrophic.
The Celebrity Machine Never Dies
Deceased stars are bigger business than ever.
No, Trump Can’t Just ‘Dismiss’ the Senate
The threat from House Republicans should be seen and called out for what it is: an autocratic move that is not just unlawful but contemptuous of constitutionalism.
Fill the Swamp?
Trump’s appointments are putting lobbyists and industry leaders into positions of immense government power.
How America Lost Its Taste for the Middle
TGI Fridays, Denny’s, and other restaurants in the country’s middle tier are struggling.
Elon Musk Gets His Mini-Me at NASA
Another billionaire space enthusiast could make his way into the Trump administration.
Murder Is an Awful Answer for Health-Care Anger
Online endorsement of the killing of a slain insurance CEO is evidence of a terrible coarsening in society.