Ukraine Says It Won’t Give Up Land to Russia
Ukraine’s chief negotiator, in an exclusive interview, says conceding sovereign territory is off-limits in peace talks.
A Terrible and Avoidable Tragedy in D.C.
Trump was warned that members of the military could be attacked.
The Limits of the Year’s Most Heartbreaking Film
Hamnet imagines the inspiration for Hamlet as a tragic, punishing love story.
The Right Attitude to Gratitude
Being thankful is the ultimate win-win: If the person being thanked feels happy, the person doing the thanking feels happier still.
Who Would Win?
Why kids can’t get enough of these battles to the death
Donald Trump’s War on Christmas
It’s a bad year for shoppers. It’s a terrible year for small-business owners.
How Alison Roman Does Thanksgiving
A conversation with the chef about her new book, Something From Nothing
Peace Through Bungling
By its own efforts, despite the bungles and cowardice of its friends, Ukraine may have at least bought a chance for the freedom it is due.
Why Trump Pushed for Peace—Again
The most consistent thing about Trump’s 10-month search for an end to the war in Ukraine has been his inconsistency.
A Tragic Shooting in D.C.
After a gunman shot two National Guard soldiers near the White House, speculation swiftly outpaced the available facts.
Stranger Things Comes to an Exhausting End
The Netflix show is back for a final season, but its brand is forever.
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
The Biggest Problem With Air Travel: Pajamas?
The transportation secretary seems to think that fashion will solve flying’s problems.
The Racist, AI-Generated Future of Entertainment
The bigotry of a new animated series demonstrates the alarming possibilities of artificial intelligence.
The DOJ’s Cartels Memo Is Legal Quicksand
Factually bankrupt analysis doesn’t make unlawful orders lawful.
Atlantic Trivia on Pastry, Poultry, Poetry, and More
And did you know that Dhallywood and Dhollywood are two different film industries in two different countries?
My Friend, Bill Buckley
Sam Tanenhaus on William F. Buckley Jr., his legacy, and his impact on the modern American conservative movement. Plus: David on the end of DOGE and the novel Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington.
The Great Mystery of Drumming
It’s about the flow of Time, not just keeping the beat.
The Misunderstanding of Perfidia
In One Battle After Another, the character leans into—and away from—stereotype, to brash effect.
A War on Facts About Thanksgiving Dinner
We don’t need to do this every year.
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