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Why Do Rich Kids Love Socialism?
Having money isn’t at odds with wanting a fairer economic system.
Another Pulte Purge
Firings at Fannie Mae fit a pattern.
Thank You for Your Inattention to This Matter
The good news is that the world has stopped responding breathlessly to Donald Trump’s every empty provocation. That’s also the bad news.
It’s Low-Calorie and Packed With Protein. Is It Healthy?
Welcome to the golden age of ultra-processed health foods.
America’s Gerontocracy Needs a Public Physician
Congress should create an office of physicians that report to the public on American leaders’ medical fitness for duty.
The Road to Nowhere
The new liminal-horror film It Ends captures the terror of aimlessness.
Liberal Families Are Looking Pretty Traditional
What I see in my deep-blue D.C. neighborhood undermines the simplistic culture-war narrative.
Photos of the Week: Robot Training, Straw Chickens, Blessed Dogs
Harvest festivals in Germany, a solar-energy base in a Chinese desert, high-diving in Slovenia, hurricane damage in Hawaii, a traveling circus in France, and much more
From ‘Indispensable’ Ally to Target of Annihilation
The latest target of Trump’s ire is the low-profile Sultanate of Oman.
What’s Happening to the WNBA Isn’t Normal
The league’s unprecedented success has come with unprecedented controversy. Something has to change.
Ossoff’s ‘Natalie’ Moment
The Georgia senator’s latest viral moment reveals much about Trump—and plenty about Ossoff himself.
The White House Freak-Out Over Natalie Harp
The West Wing’s explosive response to a fleeting jab didn’t kill the story. It enabled days of coverage.
What Does a Trump Endorsement Actually Mean in 2026?
A few recent losses for Trump-endorsed politicians are hardly transformative, but they do complicate the president’s narrative.
An Unsettling Glimpse Into the GOP’s Future
James Fishback lost badly in Florida but showed that there’s support for bigotry among the young.
Why Is Everyone in Silicon Valley Talking Like That?
Did you mix something up? Maybe you’re just “hallucinating.”
President Trump Has a Pet-Project Docket at the National Parks
The National Park Service changed the way it prioritizes projects so that the president’s requests are quickly approved.
Another Pot of Paint Thrown in the Public’s Face
Does AI actually belong in an art museum?
Resistance 1.0 Was Not Crazy
The much-derided movement was right about Trump’s nature, and how to defeat him.
Donald Trump Effectively Just Told Iran to Get a Nuclear Weapon
He may also have blurted out classified information about North Korea.
Photos: Releasing Animals Back Into Their Habitats
Recent images of the moment of release—when many different kinds of animals were reintroduced to their natural habitats after rehabilitation, or as part of repopulation efforts, or simply to help grow an ecosystem
Ukraine Planned to Swarm Moscow Airports With AI-Guided Drones
The stalled operation, code-named “M&Ms,” sought to isolate Russian elites and force Vladimir Putin to negotiate a truce.
The New History Wars
A bookish form of protest is opposing Trump’s changes.
Another Big Difference Between Liberals and Conservatives
People on the right tend to have more kids than people on the left. Why?
Secrets of a <em>Jeopardy</em> Champion
The trick to winning is to not “know everything.”
A Stubbornly Naive Group of GOP Senators
A small caucus of non-MAGA Republicans keeps falling for the president’s flimsy promises.
Are You Sure You Want a Car With a Giant Touch Screen?
The AI boom is making phones and laptops more expensive. Cars are next.