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The Diseases Are Coming
Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.
Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage
Fewer young people are getting into relationships.
Turtleboy Will Not Be Stopped
A profane blogger believes an innocent woman is being framed for murder. He’ll do anything to prove he’s right—and terrorize anyone who says he’s wrong.
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.
Move Fast and Destroy Democracy
Silicon Valley’s titans have decided that ruling the digital world is not enough.
J. D. Vance Finally Found a Use for the Vice Presidency
The VP has made social media into a vehicle for his ascent.
‘DEI’ Is Dead. Long Live DEI.
The Trump administration’s confusing instructions to universities have generated a flurry of nomenclature modifications—a kind of anti-woke theater.
Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns
‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’
Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird
Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
The Great Salt Shake-Up
Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?
What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
The World Can’t Keep Up With Its Garbage
Trash dumping is taking a devastating environmental toll—especially on poorer countries.
Where Jeff Bezos Went Wrong With The Washington Post
The billionaire handled his ownership admirably for more than a decade. But his courage failed him when he needed it most.
Introducing: How to Age Up
The science around aging is expanding, but are our cultural narratives keeping up?
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Job Market Is Frozen
Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?
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