World War II: Axis Invasions and the Fall of France
Part 3 of a weekly 20-part retrospective of World War II
Dear James: My Husband Is a Mess
It’s gotten so bad, I’m considering leaving him.
J. D. Vance Finally Found a Use for the Vice Presidency
The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.
Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’
An audience with the former Republican leader
The Rise of the Brutal American
This is how the bad guys act.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
You’ll Never Get Off the Dinner Treadmill
There’s no such thing as an easy weeknight meal.
The World Can’t Keep Up With Its Garbage
Trash dumping is taking a devastating environmental toll—especially on poorer countries.
Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird
Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.
The Age of Social Media Is Ending
It never should have begun.
‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’
American allies don’t trust Trump with the intelligence they share.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
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.
The Ultimate German Philosophy for a Happier Life
Does your Weltanschauung need an upgrade? I’ve got you.
‘It Feels Like It’s Chaotic on Purpose’
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency laid off a team whose purpose was to make the government more efficient.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?
The online right is trolling one of its own.
History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?