The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
The Last Days of American Orange Juice
Savor every last drop.
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
Trump’s Assault on USAID Makes Project 2025 Look Like Child’s Play
“I have never seen a government action have such an immediate impact.”
Pay Attention to the FBI
That’s a whole other crisis brewing.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Trump Is Inheriting an Environmental Disaster
PFAS could be the rare environmental issue that gets addressed this term.
How Trump Lost His Trade War
When the U.S. breaks its treaties, only China wins.
The Spies Are Shown the Door
Trump has never understood how the CIA’s people work. But he might know how to make them quit.
Elon Musk Wants What He Can’t Have: Wikipedia
Musk and other right-wing tech figures have been on a campaign to delegitimize the digital encyclopedia. What happens if they succeed?
How the Economists Took Over the NBA
The financialization of sports has hit pro basketball, where business regulations now rule.
ADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
The benefits of an early diagnosis are only becoming clearer.
America Can’t Escape Intensive Parenting
The philosophy is hard on parents and children alike.
The Breaking Point for Eggs
The logic of egg prices is getting scrambled.
There Is No Real-Estate Solution for Gaza
Here’s what truly fresh thinking would look like instead.
Bluetooth Speakers Are Ruining Music
You have two ears for a reason.
America’s ‘Marriage Material’ Shortage
Adults are significantly less likely to be married or to live with a partner than they used to be.
If DOGE Goes Nuclear
The risk of messing with the wrong computer system
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.