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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 FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know

The agency responsible for air safety is facing deep cuts and interference by Elon Musk.

The Tragic Success of Global Putinism

How the West underestimated an ideology’s animating force

Move Fast and Destroy Democracy

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

Trump Is Nero While Washington Burns

‘Trump’s message is that being his ally serves no purpose, because he will not defend you.’

‘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.

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.

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

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

One Word Describes Trump

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

Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird

Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.

The World Can’t Keep Up With Its Garbage

Trash dumping is taking a devastating environmental toll—especially on poorer countries.

Is DOGE Losing Steam?

The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.

Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’

An audience with the former Republican leader

Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich

Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.

Introducing: How to Age Up

The science around aging is expanding, but are our cultural narratives keeping up?

The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs

Hens are wonderful to keep, but they lay the most expensive eggs you’ll ever buy.

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.