Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Winners of the 2023 Epson International Pano Awards
The 14th annual panoramic-photo competition has just come to a close, and the winning images and finalists have been announced.
Miranda’s Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo.
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
The Opposition Is Already Growing
Trump is getting substantial pushback, both from the courts and from other pockets of civic life.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
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.
Do It for Gilda
The too-short life of a comedy genius is a reminder to the rest of us to make good use of the time we are given.
‘The Gulf of America’ Is the Wrong Fight to Pick
The more that politicians mess around with place names, the more important it is to respond according to consistent principles.
The Erasing of American Science
How far can the Trump administration bend U.S. research before it breaks?
How Progressives Froze the American Dream
The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.
Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2023
Some of the winning and honored images from this year’s competition
Why Isn’t Congress Doing Anything?
Republicans are just fine with Elon Musk gutting the government.
The Rich Tourists Who Want More, and More, and More
Can anything satisfy the guests of The White Lotus?