Latest

The Cat Who Saved Me

I will never owe another cat the debt that I owe her.

The Weird World of AI Voice Replicas

ElevenLabs is ushering in a new era of deepfake audio.

The ‘Lurid Metaphors’ of Illness

Meghan O’Rourke recommends her favorite books about sickness and health.

What Happened to Stormy Daniels Is Not Salacious

It was something sadder, uglier, and—for many people who have lived in some way in the shadow of sexual violence—more familiar.

Prom Dresses Are Just Dresses Now

Teen fashion used to be distinct. But the line separating it from adult style has blurred.

The Future of Electric Cars Hinges on a Dongle

A free charging adapter can help alleviate one of the biggest problems holding back EVs.

The Best Hope for Electric Cars Could Be the GOP Districts Where They’re Made

The vehicles are being adopted fastest in blue-leaning major metropolitan areas.

Israel’s PR-War Pandemonium

The chaotic rise and fall of the anti-Bibi protester who became Israel’s spokesperson

Many Indians Don’t Trust Their Elections Anymore

Modi rose from a level playing field that no longer exists.

The Female-Midlife-Crisis Novel

Miranda July’s new book is full of estrangement, eroticism, and whimsy.

Against Sunscreen Absolutism

Moderate sun exposure can be good for you. Why won’t American experts acknowledge that?

Photos of the Week: Grim Reaper, Wicker Man, Met Gala

The ruins of a mountain monastery in Turkey, tornado damage in Oklahoma, camel rides in a Chinese desert, fireflies on a forest trail in Taiwan, and much more

The Problem With America’s Protest Feedback Loop

Mass demonstrations are becoming more frequent but less effective.

The Book You’re Reading Might Be Wrong

Most nonfiction isn’t fact-checked. The Kristi Noem saga could change that—but it probably won’t.

Did Something Happen to Our Necks?

You just don’t see foam collars anymore.

The End of the ‘Photoshop Fail’

Adobe’s app was once synonymous with fake images online. Then came generative AI.

The Limits of Utopia

Fifty years ago, the architect Peter Blake questioned everything he thought he knew about modern design.

The Biggest Way That Elections Have Consequences

Presidents have surprisingly little influence over the economy—except in a single, vital respect: their agencies that issue regulations.

Trump Flaunts His Corruption

The former president’s shakedown of oil executives may not have been illegal, but it is undeniably scandalous.

What Happened When I Cloned My Own Voice

The promises and perils of AI voice software