Are Blue Zones a Mirage?
The age detectives are fighting.
The Unbelievable Scale of AI’s Pirated-Books Problem
Meta pirated millions of books to train its AI. Search through them here.
The End of College Life
If they persist, Donald Trump’s attacks on universities will destroy a cornerstone of American life.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
What Ketamine Does to the Human Brain
Excessive use of the drug can make anyone feel like they rule the world.
Americans Are Buying an Escape Plan
Is it time for a second passport?
When I’m 84
The world still needs Ringo Starr.
Why Sheinbaum Can Surrender to Trump
Canadian and European leaders push back against the U.S. because they have to listen to their voters. Mexico’s leader faces no penalty for ignoring hers.
Don’t Make Small Talk. Think Big Talk.
Discover the rewards of discussing deep things.
Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap
By the end of the argument, everyone knew it.
Dear James: Make the Whistling Stop
My husband’s ceaseless noises are driving me mad.
The White Lotus Is the First Great Post-‘Woke’ Piece of Art
Mike White’s show wears its morality lightly.
How Leonard Bernstein Changed the Canon
In 1966, the conductor arrived in Vienna with a mission: to restore Gustav Mahler’s place in 20th-century music.
What’s Up With All the Sex Parties?
“What we do, you can’t do onstage at Lincoln Center.”
Trump’s Most Inexplicable Decision Yet
The tariffs are real, and they are spectacularly foolish.
You Can Do Leisure Better, Seriously
If you think of personal time only as “not work,” you could be missing out on truly enriching experiences.
Why We’re Still Talking About the ‘Trauma Plot’
People will always experience terrible things, and many will want to write about them.
Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids
Sometimes, the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all.
Jeffrey Goldberg on the Group Chat That Broke the Internet
What happened when Trump officials accidentally texted him their war plans
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