Why ‘Late Regime’ Presidencies Fail
The coalition collapse that doomed Biden follows a grim precedent set by another Democratic leader: Jimmy Carter.
A Virtual Cell Is a ‘Holy Grail’ of Science. It’s Getting Closer.
Large language models may unlock a new and valuable type of research.
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
What to Read When the Odds Are Against You
Literature is full of reminders that long odds can sometimes be surmounted.
Public Health Can’t Stop Making the Same Nutrition Mistake
Telling Americans what food is healthy doesn’t mean they will listen.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Americans Need to Party More
We’re not doing it as much as we used to. You can be the change we need.
Photos of the Week: Siberian Tiger, Frosty Foliage, Snowball Fight
A snow-and-ice festival in northern China, destructive wildfires in Los Angeles, Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Addis Ababa, an oil spill off the cost of Crimea, and much more
The Solzhenitsyn Test
Lying is a prerequisite for securing a Trump appointment.
September 5 Captures a Crisis Becoming Must-Watch TV
A harrowing moment transforms into a spectacle in this thrilling film.
Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth
Global warming is moving faster than the best models can keep a handle on.
How Sherlock Holmes Broke Copyright Law
Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have happened decades ago.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
You’ll Never Get Off the Dinner Treadmill
There’s no such thing as an easy weeknight meal.
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
Why We Celebrate When Copyright Expires
Every January 1 in the Books department, we like to make an extra toast for a concurrent holiday: Public Domain Day.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’
The Palisades Fire is destroying places that I’ve loved.
A Crush Can Teach You a Lot About Yourself
There’s no harm in fantasies, even if you know they’ll never come true.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
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