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Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, and the Joys of Eccentricity

The deaths of two inimitable 1980s figures are a reminder that our world needs more cheerful weirdos.

Elon Musk Is Making a Bad Situation Worse

The X owner’s response to the attack on Trump shows the danger of absolute power.

The Worst Is Not Foreordained

Today’s political polarization is toxic, but Americans have survived even more tumultuous times.

An Astonishing Ruling in Trump’s Classified-Documents C...

Even if Aileen Cannon’s decision is eventually overturned, it is sure to delay proceedings yet again.

Why Parents Don’t Mind if Their Kids Don’t Marry

The calculus of what makes for “happily ever after” has shifted.

Joe Biden Tries to Calm the Waters

Will Donald Trump do the same?

Do Parents Care Anymore If Their Kids Get Married?

The calculus over what makes for “happily ever after” seems to have shifted.

Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years Ago

When lawmakers voted to allow hemp production in 2018, they quietly opened the door to legal THC in all 50 states.

Five Questions for the Secret Service

The agency had one job—and failed.

5 Questions for the Secret Service

The agency had one job—and failed.

The Trump Shooting Conspiracies Outpaced Reality

It took mere minutes for unsubstantiated theories to take over.

A Legendary American Photograph

The photo of Trump after the attempt on his life is a badly needed window into the MAGA mindset.

The Gunman and the Would-be Dictator

Violence stalks the president who has rejoiced in violence to others.

Lower the Volume

Our country cannot afford for politics to become so lethally personal.

<em>Sorry/Not Sorry</em> and the Paradox of Louis C.K.

A new documentary explores the comedian’s return, asking the still potent question of who commands power in his industry—and who d...

A Whale-Skeleton Discovery Has Stumped Marine Biologist...

Why are there more whale remains off the coast of Los Angeles than in the rest of the world combined?

Cornucopia

A poem for Sunday

The Power of Restraint

None of us is required to imitate the worst among us.

A Moment to Seek Our Better Angels

None of us is required to imitate the worst among us.

Southern California Is the Whale-Skeleton Capital of th...

The discovery of dozens of remains off the coast of Los Angeles is stumping scientists.

A Deeply Weird, Immersive TV Show

Culture and entertainment musts from Janice Wolly

The Incomplete Comeback of Louis C.K.

A new documentary explores the comedian’s return, asking the still potent question of who commands power in his industry—and who d...

A Failure of Security and Democracy

Political violence reveals deep cultural dysfunction, and that dysfunction is what our leaders must address.

A Terrible New Era of Political Violence in America

Donald Trump was bloody but “safe” after an apparent shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania, his campaign said.

A Major Climate Threat Could Be Disastrous for Birds

The animals are highly sensitive to particle pollution. How far will they go to avoid wildfires?

Biden Digs In

Does the president have a path to victory against Trump?

The Democrats’ Prisoner’s-Dilemma Moment

Everyone is unhappy with the unresolved questions around Joe Biden’s candidacy. No one can decide what to do about it.

The Democrats Are Stuck

Everyone is unhappy with the unresolved questions around Joe Biden’s candidacy. No one can decide what to do about it.

The Possibilities of Personality Change

Incremental shifts count, and can affect one’s happiness.

The Final Six Months of U.S. Aid for Ukraine

Biden must take three steps to Trump-proof Ukraine’s cause.

Wildfire Smoke Is Dangerous for Humans. It’s Even Worse...

The animals are highly sensitive to particle pollution. How far will they go to avoid it?

The Two Marys

A pair of biographies written in an era much like our own have lessons for this moment.

Would You Put Your Health in AI’s Hands?

Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington tell our reporter about their vision for an AI-augmented health-care system.

The “Song of the Summer” Is a Myth

A conversation with Spencer Kornhaber on the urge to anoint a soundtrack to the season

Houston Is on a Path to an All-Out Power Crisis

The city’s widespread outage is a preview of how bad things could get this hurricane season.

AI Has Become a Technology of Faith

Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington told me that they believe generative AI can help millions of suffering people. I’m not so sure....

If the Moon Landing Were a Romantic Comedy

Fly Me to the Moon is a surprisingly charming movie that speaks to our era of AI anxiety.

Is Kamala Harris Ready for Trump?

The vice president knows she’s auditioning.

Kamala Harris Knows She’s Auditioning

Her objective: prove she can stand up to Trump.

The Hidden Cost of Gardens

What everyday plants can teach us about history

Trump Isn’t Even Pretending Anymore

He used to talk about taking on corporate power. Now he’s openly pandering to plutocrats—and polling more strongly than ever.

How Trump Learned to Love Corporate America

Trump’s first victory opened the door to an economically populist version of the GOP. His second could very well close it.

My Twin

A short story

Photos of the Week: Death Valley, Hill Town, Eleventh N...

A stegosaurus fossil up for auction in New York, a newborn pangolin at the Prague zoo, a “Volleyball on Water” tournament in Slove...

The Trump National Convention

The Republicans’ gathering in Milwaukee next week will be simply this: a four-day fealty fest.


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