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One Word Describes Trump

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

Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage

Fewer young people are getting into relationships.

The Diseases Are Coming

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

Trump Drops the Mask

The president’s latest positions on the Russia-Ukraine war reveal that he is indifferent to ongoing slaughter—indeed, he is willing to increase it.

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.

DOGE’s Plans to Replace Humans With AI Are Already Under Way

The civil service is being turned over to machines.

Europe Can’t Trust the U.S. Anymore

One Trump administration was a mistake; two Trump administrations will be read, correctly, as a divergence that can never be repaired.

Move Fast and Destroy Democracy

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

The Tragic Success of Global Putinism

How the West underestimated an ideology’s animating force

Colleges Have No Idea How to Comply With Trump’s Orders

The Trump administration’s confusing instructions to universities have generated a flurry of nomenclature modifications—a kind of anti-woke theater.

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.

What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain

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

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

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

The Rise of the Brutal American

This is how the bad guys act.

The Job Market Is Frozen

Unemployment is low, but workers aren’t quitting and businesses aren’t hiring. What’s going on?

Lady Gaga Sounds Like Herself Again

The artist’s latest album is an ode to her early career—and a powerful demonstration of growth.

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.

You’ll Never Get Off the Dinner Treadmill

There’s no such thing as an easy weeknight meal.

Growing Up Murdoch

James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire