The Man Working to Keep the Water On in Gaza
How one engineer in Gaza is trying to protect his family and his community at a time when water is running out
What Scares Jordan Peele?
Jordan Peele and N. K. Jemisin on the subversive goals of Black horror in their new anthology, Out There Screaming.
What’s Next in Gaza
A ground invasion seems all but certain—but then what?
‘Be Absolutely Quiet. Not a Word.’
An Israeli family’s encounter with Hamas
The Real Reason Biden’s Political Wins Don’t Register With Voters
It’s not him. It’s us.
Could Ozempic Derail the Body-Positivity Movement?
The medical miracle could reverse our progress on accepting bodies of all sizes.
What It’s Like to Tell the World Your Deepest Secrets
Sometimes there is a gray area between honesty and denial.
How to Talk to People
How do we overcome the awkwardness that keeps us from starting a conversation?
Our First ‘Nonemergency’ COVID Season
A new wave. A new variant. A new vaccine. Do we know COVID’s annual pattern yet?
When the State Has a Problem With Your Identity
Inside one family’s decision to move from Texas to California to protect their transgender teenager
The First GOP Debate Makes It Obvious Where the Republican Party Is Headed
No one can escape Trump’s long shadow.
Fatigue Can Wreck You
We know a lot about it. So why does it seem so difficult for people to understand?
Can an AI Save a Life?
Michael spent years fighting isolation, depression, and despair. Then he met Sam. Then Sam changed.
If the U.S. Women’s Team Loses the World Cup …
Does global soccer win?
Are You Plagued by the Feeling That Everyone Used to Be Nicer?
Don’t succumb. It’s a psychological illusion.
Why Can’t We Quit Weddings?
Marriages aren’t what they used to be. So why are weddings ever more wedding-like and deluxe?
AI Won’t Really Kill Us All, Will It?
The AI doomers are trying to scare us. Here is what we should really be worried about.
Sorry, Honey, It’s Too Hot for Camp
Summer is getting too hot and dangerous, killing the childhood of our imaginations.
The Power of a Failed Revolt
Staff writers Anne Applebaum and Tom Nichols discuss the week’s events in Russia.
How to Talk to People: How to Not Go It Alone
American narratives about “freedom” can lead people to pursue what’s best for themselves by themselves. But they may also explain why many Americans miss out on the joys of coming together.