Why Putin’s Secret Weapon Failed
Russia’s gambit to deter support for Ukraine by restricting energy supplies flopped—thanks to concerted action by European countries.
Photos of the Week: Bull Vault, Buddha Wash, Bass Guitar
A diving championship in England, Darth Vader on trial in Chile, Manhattanhenge in New York City, a graduation ceremony at West Point, ongoing floods in northern Italy, and much more
The Problem With Comparing Social Media to Big Tobacco
The surgeon general issued a warning about social media’s impact on teens. What do we know about the research?
What Trump’s Recording Could Reveal
The reported existence of a tape says something important about how the former president operates.
A Case for Redirecting DEI Funds
Plus: The Rolling Stones revisited
The Filmmaker Who Knows What’s Wrong With Your Relationships
To Nicole Holofcener, the writer-director of You Hurt My Feelings, every partnership is about figuring out “when to speak up and when to shut up.”
Online Ads Are About to Get Even Worse
Big Tech is struggling to evolve beyond a flawed model, and generative AI isn’t helping.
NASA Learns the Ugly Truth About UFOs
Talking about mysterious sightings in the sky can be a nasty business.
Lordy, There Are Tapes
Trump’s fear of damaging press was so much greater than his fear of criminal accountability that he ended up making an incriminating recording.
No Comment
The Biden administration undermines its cause with strategically witless statements.
They Still Love Him
Trump may be unpopular nationally, but within his own party, the devotion has not subsided.
Seven Tips From Susan Sontag for Independent Thinking
What would the intellectual powerhouse think about our culture of groupthink and self-righteousness?
The Problem With Wealth-Based Affirmative Action
It’s not an adequate substitute for race-based programs.
Biden Is Ignoring the Menace of Mega-EVs
Environmental hype has crowded out any concern for people outside the vehicle.
Don’t Avoid Romance
Nothing is healthier or more happy-making than loving attachment. Don’t deprive yourself.
America’s Approach to Addiction Has Gone Off the Rails
In a time of fentanyl and meth, we need to use law enforcement differently—and more often.
Republicans Don’t Really Want to Cut Spending
GOP leaders are starting to recognize that what the government funds is more popular than they like to claim.
How to Prepare for a Hot Summer
Experts are predicting a warmer-than-usual summer for many Americans.
Work Requirements Just Won’t Die
The debt-ceiling deal rests on a cruel and ineffective policy.
Calculations on the DeSantis Primary Bid
Readers weigh in on the Florida governor’s run for the 2024 GOP nomination.
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