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The Diseases Are Coming

Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.

The Tragic Success of Global Putinism

How the West underestimated an ideology’s animating force

The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The agency responsible for air safety is facing deep cuts and interference by Elon Musk.

Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird

Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.

J. D. Vance Finally Found a Use for the Vice Presidency

The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.

Move Fast and Destroy Democracy

Silicon Valley’s titans have decided that ruling the digital world is not enough.

The Great Salt Shake-Up

Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?

One Word Describes Trump

A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.

Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns

‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’

The Blogger Who Upended a Murder Trial

Aidan Kearney, better known as Turtleboy, believes an innocent woman has been framed. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right.

Introducing: How to Age Up

The science around aging is expanding, but are our cultural narratives keeping up?

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.

Is DOGE Losing Steam?

The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.

What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain

Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.

How Poorer Countries Became the World’s Dumping Grounds

A new book shows how residents of wealthier nations are jeopardizing the health and safety of other parts of the planet.

The Rise of the Brutal American

This is how the bad guys act.