How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
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 Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Parents Are Gaming Their Kids’ Credit Scores
Because of course they are.
What the H-1B Visa Fight Is Really About
Elon Musk and Bernie Sanders agree on how to reform the suddenly controversial immigration program. But the real conflict here is within the parties, not between them.
How Well-Intentioned Policies Fueled L.A.’s Fires
The disaster can teach California how to rebuild, if the state will listen.
Eight Perfect Episodes of TV
Picks from Girls, The X-Files, SpongeBob, and more.
The Consensus on Havana Syndrome Is Cracking
After long denying the possibility, some intelligence agencies are no longer willing to rule out a mystery weapon.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
Is Anyone Shocked by Babygirl?
Don’t look to Nicole Kidman for a frank accounting of what sexual domination looks like.
How Not to Let Your Friendships Die
A trick that’s a little boring, a little type A, and a lot better than letting relationships fizzle
Photos: The Palisades Fire Scorches Parts of Los Angeles
Images from a destructive wildfire that erupted yesterday, driven by extreme winds and dry conditions
Trump Is Right That Pax Americana Is Over
But will he bother to build something new?
Watch—And Rewatch—This 215-Minute Film
The Brutalist’s ambitious gamble with the audience mostly pays off.
Altadena After the Fire
The pain of one of the last middle-class towns in Los Angeles
Elon Has Appointed Himself King of the World
After helping Trump win the election, the world’s richest man is turning his attention to Europe.
The Unfightable Fire
The many fires burning around Los Angeles are pressing the limits of firefighting.