From Aunt Uncle to Private First Class, Delta Company
A poem for Wednesday
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.
Shortlisted Images for the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Some of the early picks from this year’s competition, featuring close-up, macro, and micro photography
Put Down the Vacuum
Americans need to get off the tidiness treadmill.
The Cancer Gene More Men Should Test For
BRCA mutations are inextricably linked with breasts, but they can also lead to cancer in the pancreas, the prostate, and maybe more parts of the body.
We’re About to Find Out How Much Americans Like Vaccines
Empowering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will test one of American public health’s greatest successes.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
The Problem With Boycotting Israel
Writers should build bridges instead of walls.
Apple Lost the Plot on Texting
A new feature uses AI to summarize push notifications. It sounds great until you actually try it.
What Going ‘Wild on Health’ Looks Like
The potential consequences of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s most troubling ideas
Your Armpits Are Trying to Tell You Something
The best time to apply antiperspirant is right before bed. Seriously.
I Used to Have Friends. Then They Had Kids.
How do I rebuild my broken social life?
The Business-School Scandal That Just Keeps Getting Bigger
The rot runs deeper than almost anyone has guessed.
Here’s How We Know RFK Jr. Is Wrong About Vaccines
Children used to die of diseases far more gruesome and deadly than we remember.
Say Nothing Goes Beyond Good vs. Evil
A terrific drama captures the struggle of separating who you are from what you fight for.
The ‘Democracy’ Gap
Almost all Americans say they support democracy—but they have very different ideas about what the word means.
Washington Is Shocked
Just shocked, I tell you.
The Three Pillars of the Bro-Economy
Day-trading, sports betting, and crypto are about to get bigger.
Falling in Love With Reading Will Change Your Life
Readers respond to our November 2024 issue and more.
Was Agriculture the Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race?
Did it solve scarcity or create it?
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