Advent Calendars Are Totally Out of Control
What began as a form of religious expression has morphed into a brand-a-palooza.
The Trump Administration’s Favorite Tool for Criminalizing Dissent
Federal prosecutors have charged more than 100 people with Section 111 violations. Was their crime anything more than opposing Trump’s immigration policies?
America Has a Baby-Formula Problem—Again
One of the most highly regulated sectors in the U.S. food industry is still too vulnerable to contamination.
The Social Cost of Being a Morning Person
Rising early is great for my productivity—and hard on my relationships.
What if ‘America First’ Appears to Work?
“Might makes right” is still wrong for America, but opposing it just got harder.
How to Cheat at Conversation
A new AI tool promises to improve social interactions but instead makes them worse.
Trump’s Eye-Popping Postelection Windfall
Even though his campaign ended a year ago, the president hasn’t stopped fundraising.
Trump’s Epstein-Files Punt
The president’s about-face shows how he’s a terrible ally—but he may be hurting himself too.
Tesla Wants to Build a Robot Army
And so does the rest of the auto industry
How Crypto Could Trigger the Next Financial Crisis
The danger of stablecoins lies in the ways they are meant to be safe.
Photos: India’s Polluted Skies
Millions across northern India have spent recent weeks living under a toxic blanket of smog. The air is choked with particulates from the seasonal burning of rice-paddy stubble on nearby farms, mixed with industrial and vehicular emissions.
A Generational Portrait That Actually Says Something New
Anika Jade Levy’s debut novel captures what it feels like to try to become an artist right now.
The Matcha Problem
First came the viral videos. Then came the shortages.
The ‘Easy Way’ to Crush the Mainstream Media
FCC chair Brendan Carr is on a crusade to Trumpify the airwaves.
SNL Has Its Black Mirror Moment
A memorable sketch tackled what happens when embracing AI ends up disappointing Grandma.
Abecedarian With Sensodyne
A poem
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
Pennies Are Trash Now
The government has no plan for America’s 300 billion pennies.
The End to the Government Shutdown
Panelists joined to discuss how moderate lawmakers brokered a deal with Senate Republicans.
Five Stories That Aren’t What They Seem
A reading list of twisted tales and unraveled mysteries
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