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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 Leak Scandal Roiling Israel

Netanyahu’s spokesperson stands accused of revealing secrets for political gain.

What Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Is Really About

Revenge on the military is just the start of it.

Tossing a Bird That Does Not Fly Out of a Plane

A Thanksgiving story about the limits of human empathy

Trump’s Most Misunderstood Policy Proposal

Economists aren’t telling the whole truth about tariffs.

The Supreme Court Has Itself to Blame for Texas Defying Its Orders

Greg Abbott is taking a stand to protect his state’s right to let children die in the Rio Grande, and four justices of the Supreme Court are encouraging him to do so.

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.

A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends

Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.

Don’t Give Up on the Truth

Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.

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.

All Airlines Are Now the Same

Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.

What the Broligarchs Want From Trump

Tremendous power is flowing to tech and finance magnates.

Put Down the Vacuum

Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.

The Saruman Trap

When power is corrupt, there is no way to escape its toxic influence.

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.

Donald Trump Gets Away With It

Jack Smith is dropping the charges against the president-elect for his assault on the fundamentals of American democracy.

The Right Has a Bluesky Problem

The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.