Bong Joon Ho Will Always Root for the Losers
In his new film, Mickey 17, the director brings his preoccupation with classism to outer space.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place two decades ago. 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.
Don’t Invite a Recession In
Chaos, tariffs, and nervous consumers
The Scientific Controversy That’s Tearing Families Apart
The neuroscientist, the nanny, and the shaky science of shaken baby syndrome
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
The Diseases Are Coming
Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.
The Age of Social Media Is Ending
It never should have begun.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Hegseth Has All the Wrong Enemies
Appointing his personal lawyer to a top spot at the Pentagon is another sign that the U.S. military is now fighting culture wars.
Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’
An audience with the former Republican leader
Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?
The online right is trolling one of its own.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Podcast of Magical Thinking
Don’t fall for The Telepathy Tapes.
The Iranian Dissident Asking Simple Questions
Sadegh Zibakalam is in trouble again for criticizing Iranian foreign policy.
The Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
The Whiplash Presidency
The president and his aides are changing their minds at nauseating speed.
Elon Musk’s Texts Shatter the Myth of the Tech Genius
The world’s richest man has some embarrassing friends.
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