The Syrian Regime Collapsed Gradually—And Then Suddenly
Assad’s fall offers the possibility of change.
How to Marry Into Academia
When you get a job as a professor, your partner may get one too.
Why Voters Rejected Election Reform
In state after state, they rejected proposals to fix two of the most hated problems in politics.
Five Stories About the Changing Landscape of Love
Read about the demise of American romance, second-chance couples, and more.
The Clue That Tracked a Butterfly Across the Atlantic Ocean
The pollen that gloms onto the insects can help reveal their secret journeys.
A Supernova Seen Thrice
Day 7 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
Zamboni
A short story
Pete Hegseth’s Nomination
Will Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary convince key Republican senators that he’s a changed man?
Dining Out Isn’t What It Used to Be
Especially in major cities, the idea of simply walking into a restaurant and sitting down can seem quaint.
Hunter Biden Was Unfairly Prosecuted
His father did the right thing.
What Can DOGE Do?
Its leaders have lots of lofty plans and little power to implement them.
A Glimpse at a Post-GPT Future
Here comes OpenAI’s next magic trick.
The GPT Era Is Already Ending
Something has shifted at OpenAI.
A Galactic Collision
Day 6 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
The UnitedHealthcare Gunman Understands the Surveillance State
When cameras are everywhere, a killer can adjust accordingly.
In Defense of Lists
’Tis the season for best-of coverage.
Photos of the Week: Santa Wink, Krampus Run, Panda Pose
Christmas decorations across Germany, lake-effect snowfall in Ohio, a brief clash between soldiers and civilians in South Korea, sumo wrestlers in London, and much more
No One Has to Settle for Bad Pizza Anymore
With a bit of practice, you can make restaurant-quality pies in your own yard. And you should.
The Movie That Mattered Most in 2024
Blink Twice anticipated the culture shift that defined the year.
The Folly of Ignoring Syria This Long
Leaving frozen conflicts unattended is not only shortsighted but potentially catastrophic.
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