The Protestant Sleep Ethic
A recent memoir considers how much we concede when we regard rest as a call to judgment.
Why the Most Successful Marriages Are Start-Ups, Not Mergers
The business world turns out to have a very useful metaphor for people thinking about how to find happiness in a romantic partnership.
Against Barbarism
We are in the fight of our lives.
Should You Delete Your Kid’s TikTok This Week?
Hostage videos could present a horrific new dilemma for parents.
Hamas May Not Have a Step Two
A day that started under control, with a coordinated surprise attack by literally thousands of armed men, does not appear to have ended that way.
Kamala Harris Is Trying to Change the Narrative
A conversation with Elaina Plott Calabro about her profile of the vice president
Nikki Haley Is the New Ron DeSantis
Which is good news and bad news for her.
The Journalist and the Fallen Billionaire
In Going Infinite, Michael Lewis gets close—too close—to Sam Bankman-Fried.
The Mississippi Is Losing Its Fight With the Ocean
A combination of drought and sea-level rise has sent a wedge of salt water moving up the river.
The New AI Panic
Washington and Beijing have been locked in a conflict over AI development. Now a new battle line is being drawn.
‘Be Absolutely Quiet. Not a Word.’
An Israeli family’s encounter with Hamas
The World Needs a Unified and Resolute America
But the Republicans can’t even stop fighting with one another.
Understanding Hamas’s Genocidal Ideology
A close read of Hamas’s founding documents clearly shows its intentions.
Winners of the 2023 Epson International Pano Awards
The 14th annual panoramic-photo competition has just come to a close, and the winning images and finalists have been announced.
Lizzo Was a New Kind of Diva. Now She’s in a New Kind of Scandal.
As a lawsuit against her reveals, our expectations of modern stars have changed.
Your Sweaters Are Garbage
The quality of knitwear has cratered. Even expensive sweaters have lost their hefty, lush glory.
The Kamala Harris Problem
Few people seem to think she’s ready to be president. Why?
Biden Will Be Guided by His Zionism
The president is committed to supporting the Jewish state, but the conflict threatens his other regional priorities.
Hiking Needs New Rules
We need to restrict outdoor recreation to certain places during certain parts of the year for the well-being of wildlife.
What Madonna Knows
The artist is always one step ahead—and has a unique power to scandalize each generation anew.