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The Diseases Are Coming

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

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.

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

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

Move Fast and Destroy Democracy

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

Finally, SNL Gets a Little Weird

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

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 Great Salt Shake-Up

Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries?

One Word Describes Trump

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

The World Can’t Keep Up With Its Garbage

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

Introducing: How to Age Up

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

Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes?

The online right is trolling one of its own.

What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain

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

Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’

An audience with the former Republican leader

Growing Up Murdoch

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

The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs

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

Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich

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

The Rise of the Brutal American

This is how the bad guys act.

Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid

It’s not just a phase.