The Real Trade-Off With Russia
Political prisoners and hostages have been freed, but at a cost.
Olympics Photo of the Day: The Moment of Impact
Canada’s Wyatt Sanford takes a punch on his way to a win.
A Skeptic Attends the First Modern Olympics
The games didn’t always inspire global patriotic fervor.
The Kremlin Gets What It Wants
The release of journalists and dissidents is unequivocally good news—but the grubby reality is that the Russians have engaged in successful hostage-taking.
Elon Musk Says He Would Recognize a Harris Election Victory
And then he continued to spread voter conspiracy theories.
Why Trump Can’t Banish the Weirdos
Whatever Trump says about Project 2025, his ties to it are undeniable.
Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About Yogurt
There’s a thin line between yogurt and ice cream.
How Harris Can Tackle the Clinton Factor
Democrats are still traumatized by their loss in 2016. This time, they believe, will be different.
Identity Politics Loses Its Power
Black Lives Matter’s statement on Kamala Harris seems to signal a shift.
Couples, Stop Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
The old vows are still the best vows.
The Real Reason People Aren’t Having Kids
It’s a need that government subsidies and better family policy can’t necessarily address.
One Israeli Hostage’s Unusual Experience in Gaza
A conversation with Liat Beinin Atzili, who was kidnapped and held for more than 50 days
The ‘Grandma Gymnast’ Is Here to Stay
Competitors in the sport are getting older, transforming the image of a gymnast from meek little girl to empowered athlete.
Inoculate Yourself Against Social Contagion
Immersion in a collective experience can be wonderful, but it can also come at a cost.
The DeLorean Owners Association Strikes a Pose
The unexpected delight of group photos
The Case Against Biden’s Supreme Court Proposal
His proposed reforms open a constitutional Pandora’s box—and signal an escalating attack on American institutions.
Donald Trump Questions Whether Kamala Harris Is Really Black
The new birtherism looks a lot like the old birtherism.
The Seine River Passed Its Test
Its water quality is still quite murky.
Olympics Photo of the Day: Up Close and Underwater
A unique portrait of a swimmer in mid-competition
What Happens When a Beloved Rock Star Gets Fed Up?
Neil Young was never more paranoid or pessimistic than with 1974’s On the Beach—for good reason.