Venezuela’s Dictator Can’t Even Lie Well
Nicolás Maduro stole the election. So why is a longtime opposition leader in such a good mood?
A Wake-Up Call for Iran
Israel can pretty much do what it wants on Iranian soil.
The Contract
A poem for Wednesday
Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination Sends a Message
If it’s received as intended, the Hamas leader’s death might actually deescalate regional tensions.
The Psychic Wounds of Being a Whistleblower
A new book looks at medical-research scandals and the price paid by the people who exposed them.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Have Gone Too Far
We got duped into believing that every device we own should charge like a phone.
Who’s Afraid of Josh Shapiro?
The Pennsylvania governor called Benjamin Netanyahu “one of the worst leaders of all time.” But anti-Israel activists don’t want him on the Democratic ticket.
The Underdog vs. the Victim
Harris and Trump have different ways of playing outsider.
Being a ‘Childless’ President Was Once Seen as a Virtue
Ask George Washington.
The Houthis’ Dream Come True
They have wanted a war with Israel for decades.
‘White Dudes for Harris’ Was a Missed Opportunity
Why couldn’t it have been for all dudes?
No One Is Ready for Digital Immortality
Do you want to live forever as a chatbot?
What’s Genuinely Weird About the Online Right
By definition, highly engaged political commentators are not like regular people.
Don’t Underestimate Smoke
As the threats of wildfires grow, the American public doesn’t yet fully grasp what smoke may mean for their health.
The AI Search War Has Begun
And tech companies might not be the winners.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Celebrating a Winning Team Effort
Team USA cheers with Simone Biles as it wins a gold medal.
Google Wins the Gold Medal for Worst Olympic Ad
The company suggests using AI to write a child’s fan letter. Why?
The Dangers of ‘Mother’ Worship
The term has become a symbol of pop-cultural reverence, but celebrities can’t give us real nourishment or care.
J. D. Vance Needs to Watch The Brady Bunch
Blended families are beautiful.
Venezuela Passed the Torch, Even If Maduro Didn’t
A restaurant isn’t allowed to sell empanadas to a candidate who isn’t allowed to run—in an election the opposition isn’t allowed to win.
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