Zohran Mamdani Reveals the Absurdity of Affirmative Action
Is the nominee for New York City mayor “African American”? Wrong question.
Photos: The Scale of China’s Solar Power Projects
As the Trump administration’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” eliminates many clean-energy incentives in the U.S., China continues huge investments in wind and solar power, reportedly accounting for 74 percent of all projects now under construction worldwide.
America Has Never Seen Corruption Like This
Trump’s Qatari jet was just the beginning.
Men Might Be the Key to an American Baby Boom
Fertility policy has a big missing piece.
The End of Airport Shoe-Screening Is Populism Theater
A hated policy is over. But why?
Damn You All to Hell!
How Hollywood taught a generation to fear nuclear catastrophe
The Jubilation in Israel Is Premature
The military strikes on Iran were impressive, but they haven’t brought the war to an end.
What Your Favorite Grocery Store Says About You
Once a place of utility, the supermarket is now an object of obsession.
The Court Comes to the Administration’s Rescue, Again
A distinct pattern has emerged—one that Trump surely appreciates.
The AI Industry Is Radicalizing
The tech industry and its critics occupy parallel universes.
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?
What the Next Phase of Trump’s Presidency Will Look Like
The president got his “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Can he sell it to voters?
The ‘Russia Hoax,’ Revisited
CIA Director John Ratcliffe wants to rewrite history.
How the Grateful Dead Nearly Solved the Problem With Live Music
The band’s innovative sound system made them sound better than ever. It also nearly broke them.
The Most Gen Z Love Island Season Yet
It’s been a dating show with very little dating.
Photos of the Week: Sea Bull, Rainbow Fortress, Sand Shogun
Cleanup and recovery efforts in central Texas, the Running of the Bulls in Spain, Fourth of July fireworks in New York City, swimming in the newly opened Seine River, and much more
What Really Happened to Malaysia’s Missing Airplane
Five years ago, the flight vanished into the Indian Ocean. Officials on land know more about why than they dare to say.
The Talented Mr. Vance
J. D. Vance could have brought the country’s conflicting strands together. Instead, he took a divisive path to the peak of power.
How to Keep on the Sunny Side of Life
Ensuring a daily dose of sunlight will be good for your happiness.
The Courts Won’t Save Democracy From Trump
George Conway on Trump, the rule of law, and why the legal system is failing