The Firewall Against Chinese Cars Is Cracking
America can’t keep out China’s cheap EVs forever.
Teenagers Are Pushing Himmler’s Favorite Myth
If you are older than 25, you probably haven’t heard of “Agartha.”
ICE Is Turning Real Conflict Into Viral Content
When officials record themselves, they become content creators, too.
A Biography Without ‘The Boring Bits’
One example I highly recommend focuses on the work, not the life, of its subject.
The Sports Conspiracy That’s Too Easy to Believe
When the 49ers lost in the playoffs, some fans embraced a theory about electromagnetic waves instead of facing reality.
The Dangers That Scientists Found Inside L.A.’s Smoky Homes
The first studies of last year’s fires have revealed some unexpected hazards of urban mega-fires.
The Great Divorce
The marriage between Europe and the United States has been fraught from the first—and now it might be coming apart.
Lessons From the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s
If calls for radical change aren’t given a political outlet, violence will always return.
America’s Real ‘Secretary of War’
How public health became an endless battle
Defund Science, Distort Culture, Mock Education
It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.
The Trump Administration’s Affordability Messaging Is Confusing Americans
The president and his officials keep muddling their strategy.
What the Greenland Crisis Teaches Europe About Trump
European leaders may have averted catastrophe for now, but they still have to settle a crucial debate about how to handle the president.
Your Phone Is a Slot Machine
Gambling is no longer confined to casinos, horse races, or backroom card games.
Trump Casually Denigrates NATO’s War Dead
The president has revised history when it comes to the sacrifices of America’s allies.
The Oscars Are Rewarding Hollywood’s Big Bets
Major studios took risks last year that seem to have paid off with Academy voters.
The Upside of Professional Rejection
There’s a better way to approach no’s in your work life.
The Sciencewashing of Everyday Life
Fashion, beauty, and food companies are using nonsensical jargon to make a sale.
Why Conservatives Defend ICE
Republicans deplore the mayhem in Minnesota—but blame protesters and Democrats for it.
George Saunders Has a New Mantra
The author discusses his new novel, Vigil; the source of his ideas; and fiction as a vehicle for truth.
Science Is Drowning in AI Slop
Peer review has met its match.
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