The Parent-Child Relationship in the College Years
Many parents stay enmeshed in their children’s emotional life in college, for better or worse.
Millions of American Women Have a Condition Doctors Rarely Test For
Iron deficiency is associated with fatigue, hair loss, and even heart failure. Why aren’t more women getting screened for it?
The Political Tradition Harris and Walz Are Bringing Back
Last night’s interview was a reminder of what elections used to be like.
Another Disastrous Year of ChatGPT School Is Beginning
Instructors across the country still seem to have no clue how to handle the technology.
Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Long Jumper With Wings
A Paralympic long jumper brings style to the track with her blindfold.
The Last Social Network
Venmo has become the best way to see what the people you know are up to.
Six Degrees of Trump and Bacon
Following the former president’s thought process can be a challenge.
Chatbots Are Primed to Warp Reality
A growing body of research shows how AI can subtly mislead users—and even implant false memories.
The Worst Way to Change Minds
When religious certainty is challenged, some leaders appeal to fear—but persuasion works better.
Mark Robinson’s Dereliction of Duty
The Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina hasn’t kept his promises to veterans—but he’s already making new ones.
The Wrath at Khan
Silicon Valley billionaires claim that antitrust enforcement hurts the little guy. Do they have a point?
How Resilient Are Jewish American Traditions?
Between the Temples tackles the anxieties around cultural assimilation—and finds continuity among very different generations.
The Wildfire Risk in America’s Front Yards
If we really want to keep communities safe, we need to think about where we build, and with what.
Mark Zuckerberg Will Never Win
The Meta CEO will never satisfy his critics. He keeps trying anyway.
Why Trump’s Arlington Debacle Is So Serious
The former president violated one of America’s most sacred places.
Photos of the Week: Corgi Race, Tomato Fight, Hammer Throw
A riverbed football match in England, the Notting Hill Carnival in London, scenes from the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, a pickleball match above New York City, and much more
A Good-Enough Prime-Time Debut
On CNN, Harris and Walz field-tested responses to attack lines their Republican opponents surely plan to use.
The Tech-Trump Alliance
A conversation with Ali Breland about the long-simmering ideas animating Silicon Valley’s rightward turn
The Dome Is Watching You
A new arena uses facial recognition for just about everything—including churros.
Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Perilous Challenge
Intense competition during a Paralympic wheelchair rugby match
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