A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The Sociopaths Among Us—And How to Avoid Them
You’re bound to come across the “Dark Triad” type of malignant narcissists in life—and they can be superficially appealing. Better to look for their exact opposite.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Nutrition Science’s Most Preposterous Result
Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists don’t want to talk about it.
Photos of the Week: Bomb Cyclone, Rainbow Hills, Park Hawk
Christmas decorations in England, a virtual taekwondo championship in Singapore, a mummified saber-toothed tiger cub in Russia, a new volcanic eruption in Iceland, and much more
Pam Bondi’s Comeback
In 2017, Pam Bondi was passed over as too scandal-tainted. This time, she’s the safe, acceptable fallback choice.
The Sense That Most Defines a Culture
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s Taiwan Travelogue shows how colonization shapes a country’s culinary landscape.
Gladiator II Is More Than Just a Spectacle
Ridley Scott’s ancient-Roman epic manages to find some beauty amid the savagery.
What to Read If You’re Angry About the Election
These seven books aren’t a cure for rage and despair. Think of them instead as a prescription.
The Three Pillars of the Bro-Economy
Day-trading, sports betting, and crypto are about to get bigger.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.
There’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering AI
Dialogue from these movies and TV shows has been used by companies such as Apple and Anthropic to train AI systems.
Amazon Haul Is an Omen
Welcome to the slop era of online shopping.
Why Are Dogs So Obsessed With Lamb Chop?
In a market with thousands of toys, somehow the 1960s puppet has become ubiquitous.
Climate Diplomacy’s $300 Billion Failure
Climate negotiations at COP29 ended in a deal that mostly showed how far the world is from facing climate change’s real dangers.
The U.S. Needs More Housing Than Almost Anyone Can Imagine
For Americans to live a productive, prosperous, happy life, homes need to be truly abundant.
Apple Lost the Plot on Texting
A new feature uses AI to summarize push notifications. It sounds great until you actually try it.
Get Ready for Higher Food Prices
Trump vowed to lower food prices. His policies will almost certainly do the opposite.
An American Catastrophe
The secret history of the U.S. government’s family-separation policy
Is Wokeness One Big Power Grab?
Behind much social-justice discourse is a self-interested struggle for power.
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