Kamala Harris and the Countdown to Election Day
“A groundswell of enthusiasm”
California’s Fire Luck Just Ran Out
The Park Fire is already one of the 10 largest recorded in the state’s history.
The Curse of Perfectionism
Perfectionists find themselves trying to be the best, even at things for which the concept is inapplicable.
About Every 500 Years, a Major Quake Body-Slams Middle America
Experts can’t explain why, and big cities aren’t ready for another.
‘This Is the Worst Police-Shooting Video Ever’
The officer who killed Sonya Massey didn’t see what I see.
Why I Hate Sports but Love the Olympics
It’s the only time that female athletes get equal billing—but that’s only part of the explanation.
This Was the Best Opening Ceremony Paris Could Give Us?
The city seemed exhausted, not exuberant.
The Lies Nostalgia Tells Us
I was a child in the 1960s, and those days weren’t better—but in one way, they were sweeter.
Olympics Photo of the Day: A Towering Light Show
One of the most memorable images of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
OpenAI’s Search Tool Has Already Made a Mistake
OpenAI just announced SearchGPT, but its demo got something wrong.
We Might Get Thrilling News About Aliens … in 2040
The search for extraterrestrial life starts with an interesting-looking rock. Bringing it back to Earth is the hard part.
Kamala Doesn’t Have to Be ‘Momala’ to the Whole Country
You don’t need a child to know how to care for others.
The Best Books for the Olympics
Literature and sports are a team that can go for gold.
America’s Political Chaos Is Enviable When You Live in an Autocracy
Chinese social media is fascinated with Biden’s decision to step aside.
This Bad-Vibes-TV Moment Needs to End
When did television shows become so averse to having an actual plot?
‘I Can’t Put My Trust in the Invisible Woman’
Voters say they don’t know what Kamala Harris stands for. That’s a challenge—and an opportunity.
Seven Books That Will Change How You Watch the Olympics
These titles will allow you to view the competition with a new appreciation.
The Democrat Who Thinks Biden Didn’t Go Far Enough
Republicans aren’t the only ones questioning whether the president is up to completing his term.
All Airlines Are Now the Same
Southwest’s open-seating policy will be sorely missed.
Photos of the Week: Oval Office, Park Fire, Typhoon Gaemi
A water-dragon carnival in China, a moonrise over an erupting Mount Etna, scenes from the Tour de France, a dangerous heat wave in Japan, and much more
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