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Colleges Have No Idea How to Comply With Trump’s Orders

The Trump administration’s confusing instructions to universities have generated a flurry of nomenclature modifications—a kind of anti-woke theater.

Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage

Fewer young people are getting into relationships.

Turtleboy Will Not Be Stopped

A profane blogger believes an innocent woman is being framed for murder. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right—and terrorize anyone who says he’s wrong.

The World Can’t Keep Up With Its Garbage

Trash dumping is taking a devastating environmental toll—especially on poorer countries.

The Diseases Are Coming

Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.

The Tragic Success of Global Putinism

How the West underestimated an ideology’s animating force

Introducing: How to Age Up

The science around aging is expanding, but are our cultural narratives keeping up?

Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird

Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.

The Court Hummed With Suitors

A poem

J. D. Vance Finally Found a Use for the Vice Presidency

The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.

Move Fast and Destroy Democracy

Silicon Valley’s titans have decided that ruling the digital world is not enough.

The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The agency responsible for air safety is facing deep cuts and interference by Elon Musk.

A Novel About a Father’s Choice

Culture and entertainment musts from Shane Harris

Trump’s Erratic Economic Policies

The president has rattled the markets and prompted warnings of a possible recession.

The War Over Daylight Saving Time

A reading list for lovers and haters of the tradition

Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?

The online right is trolling one of its own.

The Great Salt Shake-Up

Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?

Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns

‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’

Putin Won

The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.

Trump’s Crypto Reserve Is Really Happening

Now what?