The DOGE Project Will Backfire
Trump’s war on public employees is bad for all of us.
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
Brazil Stood Up for Its Democracy. Why Didn’t the U.S.?
Jair Bolsonaro was made to answer for trying to overturn an election.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
The Perfect Show for Family Entertainment
Culture and entertainment musts from Boris Kachka
MAGA Has Found a New Model
The leading figures of the Trump administration have fallen for a far-right party in Germany.
Photos of the Week: Goat Grabbing, Flying Fox, Elephant Orphanage
Widespread flooding in Kentucky, a Russian drone attack at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, a mask festival in Latvia, Carnival costumes in Venice, and much more
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
This Is What Happens When the DOGE Guys Take Over
Inside the federal agencies where Elon Musk’s people have seized control, fear and uncertainty reign.
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
Germany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing
The far-right AfD seems destined for a strong showing in Sunday’s federal parliamentary election.
Saturday Night Live Played the Wrong Greatest-Hits Reel
The sketch show’s much-hyped anniversary prime-time special suffered from a case of recency bias.
The Governor Who Stood Up to Trump
The president sees himself as national king, and every other American—including Maine Governor Janet Mills—as one of his quavering subjects.
‘Constitutional Crisis’ Is an Understatement
It’s the hottest, and most useless, buzz phrase of the moment.
What Are the Puzzles of Severance About?
In Season 2, the show’s abstract and surreal elements make more sense.
The Fantasy of a Nonprofit Dating App
Imagine if digital matchmakers had no financial incentives.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
How I Demolished My Life
A home-improvement story
The Ultimate Antidote to Toxic Behavior Online
Changing your perception and withholding your attention are great ways of regaining control over online abuse.
Best of How To: Make Small Talk
How do we overcome the awkwardness that keeps us from starting a conversation?
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