If Iranian Assassins Kill Them, It Will Be Trump’s Fault
The president has denied protection to four men he put in mortal danger.
The Benefit of Doing Things You’re Bad At
To learn a difficult new skill means risking failure—but it’s also a path to greater happiness.
Your FOMO Is Trying to Tell You Something
Maybe you are missing out.
RFK Jr. Has a Lot to Learn About Medicaid
Trump’s pick for health secretary showed a poor understanding of a key part of the job.
Is This How Reddit Ends?
The site has become a reservoir of humanity on the web. Now it, too, is turning to AI.
50 Years Ago in Photos: A Look Back at 1975
Half a century ago, the Vietnam War came to an end with the fall of Saigon, the blockbuster movie Jaws was released, and so much more.
Nicholas Carr: Is the Internet Making Us Stupid?
A conversation about how online life has rewired our brains
Don’t Politicize Aviation Safety
The tragic airliner crash in Washington underscores the risks of cavalier changes to regulatory agencies.
What an Undervaccinated America Would Look Like
At first, much the same. But inevitably, dangerous diseases would resurge in a country that isn’t prepared for them.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
It’s Not Amateur Hour Anymore
Trump’s team is savvy and has been planning to remake the federal government for years.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
The Attack on Trans Rights Won’t End There
Once legal rights begin to fall, they fall for everyone.
Why Meta Is Paying $25 Million to Settle a Trump Lawsuit
Facebook’s parent company has reached a deal with the president, and Elon Musk’s platform says it’s negotiating its own settlement.
The Stranger Things Effect Comes for the Novel
A crop of stories is responding to the fakery of the digital age by embracing the realness of analog objects.
Gulag Humor Is Now Everywhere in D.C.
You’re so vain, you probably think this retribution is about you.
The War for Your Attention
Chris Hayes explains how bad it’s really gotten.
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
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