Mitch McConnell and the President He Calls ‘Despicable’
An audience with the former Republican leader
Putin Won
The Russian dictator has bent the world, including the United States, to his vision.
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.
What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
Trump Is Offering Putin Another Munich
Hitler didn’t want a peace deal, and neither does Putin.
The Real Cost of Backyard Eggs
Hens are wonderful to keep, but they lay the most expensive eggs you’ll ever buy.
Russia Is Losing the War of Attrition
Ukraine is not on the verge of collapse. That makes the Trump administration’s decisions particularly shortsighted and tragic.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
Is DOGE Losing Steam?
The Department of Government Efficiency lives. But Donald Trump is reining in Elon Musk.
A Suspicious Pattern Alarming the Ukrainian Military
A Ukrainian military source believes that Russia’s long-range strikes are aimed using satellite imagery provided by U.S. companies.
Hegseth Has All the Wrong Enemies
Appointing his personal lawyer to a top spot at the Pentagon is another sign that the U.S. military is now fighting culture wars.
At the NIH, Intolerance Will No Longer Be Tolerated
Jay Bhattacharya has spent years railing against the National Institutes of Health. What happens when he runs it?
Mickey 17 Is Sad, Strange, and So Much Fun
Bong Joon Ho’s first film after Parasite is another satire, this time with a delirious sci-fi veneer.
Goodbye to Baseball’s Most Anachronistic Rule
I miss it already.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
Trump’s Crypto Reserve Is Really Happening
Now what?
The Age of Anti-Woke Overreach
Republicans are way overplaying their hand.
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire