What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About
Revenge on the military is just the start of it.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
The #MeToo Cabinet
Trump’s choice to begin a new administration with this particular slate of picks represents a remarkable commitment to moral ugliness.
There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI
Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.
Pam Bondi’s Comeback
In 2017, Pam Bondi was passed over as too scandal-tainted. This time, she’s the safe, acceptable fallback choice.
Why Do Rich People Love Quiet?
The sound of gentrification is silence.
Search the Hollywood AI Database
Use this search tool to see how writing from 139,000 movies and TV shows has trained generative AI.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Three Pillars of the Bro-Economy
Day-trading, sports betting, and crypto are about to get bigger.
How One Woman Became the Scapegoat for America’s Reading Crisis
Lucy Calkins was an education superstar. Now she’s cast as the reason a generation of students struggles to read. Can she reclaim her good name?
The Trump-Trumpist Divide
The incoming president wants to do things his voters have not embraced.
The Secrets to a Successful Potluck Dish
Six writers and editors share their go-to recipes
You’re Showering Too Much
Wash your hands, but lay off the other parts.
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
Winners of the 2024 International Landscape Photographer of the Year
Some of the top and winning images from this year’s landscape-photography competition
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
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.
Trump Is Building the Most Anti-Semitic Cabinet in Decades
Donald Trump has vowed to “defeat anti-Semitism.” His Cabinet picks tell a very different story.
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.
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