The Road Dogs of the American West
Survivalists, drifters, and divorcées across a resurgent wilderness
When Haruki Murakami Takes His Own Magic for Granted
The Japanese author’s popularity rests on a blend of mystery and accessibility. His latest novel fails to achieve that balance.
Revenge of the COVID Contrarians
They’re angry at the public-health establishment. Now they’re in control of it.
What to Read If You’re Angry About the Election
These seven books aren’t a cure for rage and despair. Think of them instead as a prescription.
Taylor Swift Is a Perfect Example of How Publishing Is Changing
Swift is a symptom, not a cause, of the weakening bonds between celebrities and publishing houses.
Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker
You don’t have to become a Buddhist monk to realize the value of contemplating hard questions without clear answers.
Aftermath
A poem for Wednesday
What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
The Perfect Man Who Wasn’t
For years he used fake identities to charm women out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Then his victims banded together to take him down.
The Perennial Urge to Reinvent Thanksgiving
Trying something new is exciting, but there’s also a financial incentive behind the need to churn out unfamiliar recipes.
The War on Poverty Is Over. Rich People Won.
The sociologist Matthew Desmond believes that being poor is different in the U.S. than in other rich countries.
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.
The AI War Was Never Just About AI
Tech giants such as Google and Meta need something more than compelling chatbots to win.
Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays
My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.
Everyone Agrees Americans Aren’t Healthy
The Biden administration tried to address the country’s health problems, with only modest success.
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
Search the Hollywood AI Database
Use this search tool to see how writing from 139,000 movies and TV shows has trained generative AI.
What the Broligarchs Want From Trump
Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.