Gullible Mr. Trump
The former president will believe anything—even wild rumors about immigrants killing and eating pets—as long as it’s cruel, politically expedient, and on TV.
Wildfires Rage in Southern California
Images from the past week of the destructive fires and those affected by them
The Post-debate Challenge for Harris
Buoyed by her dominant performance, the Democrat will need to reassure voters on their key economic concerns.
Kamala Harris’s Secret Weapon
She recognizes Trump for what he is.
What Was He Even Talking About?
Trump’s rant about immigrants eating pets was another sign of his break with reality.
Kamala Harris Broke Donald Trump
In their first face-to-face meeting, the Democratic nominee humiliated the former president.
Taylor Swift’s Three-Word Burn of J. D. Vance
The pop star and self-described “childless cat lady” endorses Kamala Harris.
How Joe Rogan Remade Austin
The podcaster and comedian has turned the city into a haven for manosphere influencers, just-asking-questions tech bros, and other “free thinkers” who happen to all think alike.
Twilight of the Emoji
The usefulness of these formerly fun discourse pictures is on the wane.
J. D. Vance’s Very Weird Views About Women
Most people who feel as he does are polite enough to keep it to themselves.
The Next President Will Be a Climate-Disaster President
How will they help Americans deal with the extreme weather battering the country?
How Harris Roped a Dope
She stayed human where Trump went feral.
The Worst Cat Memes You’ve Ever Seen
Why is the MAGA universe joking about Donald Trump saving America’s pets?
The Issue Neither Party Can Ignore
A conversation with Jerusalem Demsas on why national politicians can no longer hide from the housing crisis
Bird Flu Is Quietly Getting Scarier
Perhaps it’s time to talk about an H5N1 pandemic.
This Fire Is Too Close to L.A. for Comfort
Urban spillover is becoming a greater threat as wildfires grow.
What Happened to the Politically Conscious Black Athlete?
Many Black sports stars refused to be silent during the 2020 election. This time around, silence seems to suit them just fine.
James Earl Jones Was Never Just One Thing
The actor, who died yesterday, was a towering figure whose work spanned genres, mediums, and generations.
A Traditional Swiss Sheep Drive in a Changing World
Views of a traditional shepherding event among steep mountain valleys
The Scariest Spacewalk in 50 Years
Spaceflight is entering its cowboy era.