What Becoming a Parent Really Does to Your Happiness
Research has found that having children is terrible for quality of life—but the truth about what parenthood means for happiness is a lot more complicated.
I Left My Church—And Found Christianity
No one should have to choose between their community and their own integrity.
Why Is Dad So Mad?
A father dares to explore his rage.
Photos: The Grand Canyon Burns
The Dragon Bravo wildfire in Arizona grew rapidly over the past weekend, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and dozens of other structures along the canyon’s North Rim.
How Putin Humiliated Trump
The real reason the president suddenly sounds tougher on Russia
The Supreme Court Won’t Explain Itself
In their decision allowing the Trump administration to dismantle the Department of Education, the justices didn’t offer one word of reasoning.
Trump Is Trying to Steamroll the Tennessee Valley Authority
Earlier this week, the White House told the board of America’s largest public-energy provider to fire the CEO, or be fired.
The AI Mirage
For decades, tech companies have promised that AI will make our computers easier to use. That hasn’t happened yet.
Why Trump Can’t Make the Epstein Story Go Away
His brainwashing powers are finite.
Conspiracy Theorists Are Turning on the President
MAGA influencers are furious that Trump’s FBI says no more Jeffrey Epstein secrets are forthcoming.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
The Liberal Misinformation Bubble About Youth Gender Medicine
How the left ended up disbelieving the science
The Biggest Myth About the YIMBY Movement
There’s nothing centrist or conservative about the push to lower housing costs.
The First Social-Media Babies Are Growing Up—And They’re Horrified
How would you feel if millions of people watched your childhood tantrums?
‘Success Addicts’ Choose Being Special Over Being Happy
The pursuit of achievement distracts from the deeply ordinary activities and relationships that make life meaningful.
The Conversations Doctors Are Having About Vaccination Now
Pediatricians’ advice on vaccination hasn’t changed. What happens when the government’s does?
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.
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
Insomnia has become a public-health emergency.
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think
Here’s how to make the most of it.
No, You Shouldn’t ‘Date ’Em ’Til You Hate ’Em’
First impressions can be unreliable. That doesn’t mean you need to slog through a boring romance.