The Most Perverse Part of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The Republican megabill could be setting America up for the worst energy-affordability crisis since the 1970s.
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.
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
The Liberal Misinformation Bubble About Youth Gender Medicine
How the left ended up disbelieving the science
Why Rich People Don’t Cover Their Windows
An unexpected status symbol has become a fixture of high-end homes.
Trump World’s Wizard of Oz Problem
Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon don’t speak for Trump or his base. So why do people think they do?
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.
Venice and St. Mark’s
“No city in the world appeals more strongly to the poetic imagination than Venice.”
Trump Targets Google After Meta and X Payouts
Mark Zuckerberg paid $25 million. Elon Musk followed with $10 million. Now it could be Sundar Pichai’s turn.
Doomed to Be a Tradwife
Can a marriage ever truly be equal?
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
The Paradox of Hard Work
Why do people enjoy doing difficult things?
The Type of Love That Makes People Happiest
When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship.
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