RFK Jr.’s Autism Time Machine
The health secretary’s approach to the condition gives the impression that two decades of research simply never happened.
Thirty-Two Short Stories About Death in Prison
These stories don’t mention Jeffrey Epstein, but they are about him.
A Sea Story
One of the worst maritime disasters in European history took place in 1994. It remains very much in the public eye. On a stormy night on the Baltic Sea, more than 850 people lost their lives when a luxurious ferry sank below the waves. From a mass of material, including official and unofficial reports and survivor testimony, our correspondent has distilled an account of the Estonia’s last moments—part of his continuing coverage for the magazine of anarchy on the high seas.
Christian Kids Deserve Better Than The King of Kings
Adaptations of Biblical stories too often settle for capturing their lessons, not their spirit.
When Hulk Hogan Turned Heel
Pro-wrestling—and America?—were never the same.
Trump’s Only-Okay Economy
He hasn’t crashed it, but he hasn’t made it great either. That’s a problem.
The Most Perverse Part of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The Republican megabill could be setting America up for the worst energy-affordability crisis since the 1970s.
That Dropped Call With Customer Service? It Was on Purpose.
Endless wait times and excessive procedural fuss—it’s all part of a tactic called “sludge.”
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
The Whole Country Is Starting to Look Like California
Housing prices are rising fast in red and purple states known for being easy places to build. How can that be?
The AI Birthday Letter That Blew Me Away
Google is ushering in an era of custom chatbots.
A Writer Who Slows Down the Speed-Reader
Culture and entertainment musts from Ashley Parker
Welcome to the Mafia Presidency
That’s a nice business you’ve got there.
Lamentations
A short story
Why Rich People Don’t Cover Their Windows
An unexpected status symbol has become a fixture of high-end homes.
A Shift in American Family Values Is Fueling Estrangement
Both parents and adult children often fail to recognize how profoundly the rules of family life have changed over the past half century.
What Moving Your Body Can Mean
Sometimes it takes a new community or type of exercise to reset your relationship with working out.
Why China Isn’t a Bigger Player in the Middle East
Iran and Israel came to blows, and Beijing mostly ducked.
‘Success Addicts’ Choose Being Special Over Being Happy
The pursuit of achievement distracts from the deeply ordinary activities and relationships that make life meaningful.
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