A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
Twenty-Four Hours of Authoritarianism
Donald Trump had a very busy Tuesday.
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
The Trend Disrupting Conventional Housing Wisdom
A conversation with Rogé Karma about whether the Sun Belt is going the way of Los Angeles and San Francisco
Chinese Students Feel a Familiar Chill in America
Surveillance, censorship, detention were things to worry about back home. Now they’re here.
The Worst Kind of Writing About Young Adulthood
On finding the line between ogling and empathizing
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place in 1994. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
The Disturbing Implications of the Diddy Verdict
The music mogul was acquitted of his most serious charges. What comes next?
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think
Here’s how to make the most of it.
New York Is Hungry for a Big Grocery Experiment
Small towns have tried public grocery stores. How would they fare in a major city?
The World Economy Is on the Brink of Epochal Change
Capitalism’s operating system is due for a major upgrade. How that turns out depends on enormously consequential political choices.
The Liberal Misinformation Bubble About Youth Gender Medicine
How the left ended up disbelieving the science
The Actor Who Documented His Grief—And Shared It With the World
After his wife died two years ago, Richard E. Grant began to film himself talking about his bereavement, creating a remarkable record of life after loss.
The Iran-China-Russia Axis Crumbles When It Matters
Beijing likes allies who needle the U.S., but it values stability even more.
The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn’t as Bad as You’ve Heard—It’s Worse
Humanity is set to start shrinking several decades ahead of schedule.
Trump Insults America—Again
The president of the United States seems to have no interest in appealing to a national sense of pride or honor.
Canada’s Terrible New Freedom
This Canada Day, Trump is fueling a very different kind of nationalism.
The Other Ozempic Revolution
Weight-loss drugs affect identities and relationships as much as waistlines.
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