The Fans Who Made Alchemised a Hit
The fastest-selling adult debut novel of the past two decades is a romance that isn’t particularly sexy or upbeat—but has a devoted community.
How Are We Still Fighting About Obamacare?
The ACA worked, but nobody seems to know it.
Trump’s Revenge Tour
The president is getting the indictments he wants, but the next phase will be much harder.
Trump’s Great Achievement
If the president succeeds in ending the Gaza war, he will deserve a gala night in Oslo.
Photos of the Week: Horn Cupping, Target Practice, Pumpkin Forest
Busy tourists during a long holiday across China, night surfing at a wave pool in Germany, reactions to a cease-fire deal in Gaza and Israel, the last day of Oktoberfest in Germany, and much more
Why María Corina Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.
A Very, Very Expensive Way to Reduce Crime
The Trump administration’s National Guard deployments are highly inefficient.
Wake Up, Rip Van Winkle
Washington Irving’s story isn’t just about a very long nap. It’s about the making of America.
The Lincoln Way
How he used America’s past to rescue its future
The Many Lives of Eliza Schuyler
She lived for 97 years. Only 24 of them were with Alexander Hamilton.
What Is Colonial Williamsburg For?
Telling the full story of the town’s past is an easy way to make a lot of people mad.
What the Founders Would Say Now
They might be surprised that the republic exists at all.
What’s Going On With Marjorie Taylor Greene?
The Georgia representative is finding a new voice.
A Surreal New Revelation About the L.A. Fires
Federal investigators have announced that the Palisades Fire began with an act of arson and a chatbot query.
Why the Latest Nobel Prize Winner Makes Perfect Sense
László Krasznahorkai is unusually experimental for a Nobel Prize winner, but in an unstable world, his selection feels perfectly timely.
The Director Who Fell in Love With Losers
Benny Safdie has built a career by capturing men on the downswing.
Writing, Thinking, and Falling in Love in Another Language
I became a different person after learning English.
The Boat Strikes Are Just the Beginning
What the Trump administration is portraying as a drug mission may be about a lot more.
The Trumpian Fantasy of WhiteHouse.gov
The administration’s confusing, creepy new style
Trump’s Nobel Thirst Is Actually Great for the World
The president’s ego inspires plenty of bad choices, but his desire for a Peace Prize is proving useful.