Money Can Buy You Everything, Except Maybe a Birkin Bag
Unless you know how to play the “Hermès Game”
Larry David Learned Nothing, and Neither Did We
Curb Your Enthusiasm ended in the most fitting way possible: not with a bang, but with a shrug.
Matt Gaetz Is Winning
But what’s the prize he’s after?
Why Tax Filing Is Such a Headache
It’s not just you. Tax filing in America really is more challenging and expensive than it needs to be.
The Wasteland Is Waiting for You
Amazon’s Fallout show gets the weirdness of the game just right.
America Is Sick of Swiping
Dating apps are falling back to Earth.
The Crumbleys Are Being Scapegoated for America’s Gun Failures
A society that has refused to regulate guns is now punishing parents for not doing so on their own at home.
The 67-Hour Rule
Married couples are working as much as ever.
Israeli Rage Reaches New Levels
Protesters believe they cannot change Hamas, but they might be able to change their own government.
Arms Are Flying Off Their Hinges
Baseball is stuck in a velocity trap.
What I’ve Heard From Gaza
I’m worried about the suffering of civilians right now—and the lack of a plan for a better future.
In MAGA World, Everything Happens for a Reason
Bridge collapse, earthquake, eclipse—surely the heavens and the Biden administration are up to something.
A Rom-Com You Might Have Written
The Idea of You is a modern spin on a Hollywood staple: someone famous falling for someone who’s not.
The Sober-Curious Movement Has Reached an Impasse
No one can decide on the drinking age for “adult” drinks that don’t contain alcohol.
When You Regret Starting a Rap Beef
J. Cole dared to insult Kendrick Lamar—and, more surprisingly, he immediately apologized for it.
Welcome to Kidulthood
Why adults are suddenly into stuffed animals
Clash of the Patriarchs
A hard-line Russian bishop backed by the political might of the Kremlin could split the Orthodox Church in two.
The War Is Not Going Well for Ukraine
If the United States does nothing, the coming seasons will be even bleaker—and not just in Kyiv.
The Federal Judges Speaking Out Against Trump
The judiciary may be the last line of defense for American democracy.
The Logical End Point of College Sports
If players are workers, schools will have to pay them.