Eight Perfect Episodes of TV
Picks from Girls, The X-Files, SpongeBob, and more
Trump Made the Gaza Cease-Fire Happen
But not for the reasons he or Biden’s critics say
Beyond Doomscrolling
The internet we have, and the one we want
The Mobster Who Bought His Son a Hockey Team
A tale of goons, no-show jobs, and a legendary minor-league franchise that helped land its owner in prison
Don’t Give Up on the Truth
Striking out against injustice is always right; it always matters.
How America Got Mean
In a culture devoid of moral education, generations are growing up in a morally inarticulate, self-referential world.
What David Lynch Knew About the Weather
The filmmaker’s COVID-era L.A. forecasts found the eerie in the everyday.
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.
The Great Crypto Crash
Trump will usher in a speculative frenzy.
L.A. Isn’t Ready for What’s Next
Sooner or later, a winter storm will hit, and deadly mudslides and debris flows will likely follow.
How the Ski Business Got Too Big for Its Boots
A recent strike at a major resort has put the spotlight on what a bad deal both workers and visitors are getting.
I’m Running Out of Ways to Explain How Bad This Is
What’s happening in America today is something darker than a misinformation crisis.