‘It’s an Illegal Executive Order. And It’s Stealing.’
Trump wants to go around Congress and freeze enormous amounts of federal spending. Can he?
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
The Libs Are Having Their Paranoia Moment
A rightward turn in the tech world has some users on edge.
The Strategy Behind Trump’s Policy Blitz
The flood of executive orders and news was designed to disorient the Democratic resistance. It might be working.
What an Undervaccinated America Would Look Like
At first, much the same. But inevitably dangerous diseases would resurge in a country that isn’t prepared for them.
What on Earth Is Eusexua?
The sensation you get when dancing or making a really good cup of tea? FKA Twigs wants to bottle that.
Trump Can’t Escape the Laws of Political Gravity
Sooner or later, nature will catch up to the president.
China’s DeepSeek Surprise
What to make of China’s suddenly popular new AI model
Europe’s Elon Musk Problem
He and other tech oligarchs are making it impossible to conduct free and fair elections anywhere.
Oh, How the Men Drone On
My male friends love to talk at me—but not with me.
Why States Took a Gamble on Sports Betting
States bet on sports gambling, but their residents could be paying the price.
A Less Brutal Alternative to IVF
Fertility treatment doesn’t have to be so painful.
Just Say No to Terrible White LEDs
Those light bulbs make you look awful.
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 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.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Wants the Nightmare to End
Watching Trump from the future 51st state
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Winners of the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Some of the winning and honored images from this year’s contest
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