Alan Hollinghurst’s Lost England
In his new novel, the present isn’t much better than the past—and it’s a lot less sexy.
Milton Is the Hurricane That Scientists Were Dreading
Climate change set up the Gulf of Mexico to birth a storm this strong, this fast.
The New York Race That Could Tip the House
The state is home to some of the country’s most vulnerable Republicans, but one key district is proving tough for Democrats to flip.
In Defense of Marital Secrets
Lauren Elkin’s Scaffolding suggests that total honesty can take a relationship only so far.
The Mistakes Israel Can’t Afford to Repeat
If it wants to win its third war in Lebanon, it will need to learn from the last two.
What Really Fueled the ‘East Asian Miracle’?
New research upends conventional wisdom on what actually drives economic growth.
Israel and Hamas Are Kidding Themselves
Both think they’re winning, but they’re in for a rude awakening.
Donald Trump Flirts With Race Science
The former president says that there are “a lot of bad genes in our country right now.”
The Phony Populism of Trump and Musk
They are plutocrats masquerading as ordinary Americans.
What Going on Call Her Daddy Did for Kamala Harris
Conventional news shows lack the podcaster Alex Cooper’s reach in young, female Middle America.
What Went Wrong at Blizzard Entertainment
A multibillion-dollar success story quickly turned into a curse.
When a Friendship Changes Forever
Lauren Groff captures the precise moment when someone realizes their memories are theirs alone.
Another Reason to Hate Ticks
Their saliva is making some farmers allergic to their own cattle and sheep.
October 7 Created a Permission Structure for Anti-Semitism
What American Jews have experienced in the past year is both a pattern and a warning.
Couples Therapy, but for Siblings
The practice isn’t common. Maybe it should be.
How Jack Smith Outsmarted the Supreme Court
And why the special counsel’s last-ditch January 6 filing may not matter
A Naked Desperation to Be Seen
In books about the aftermath of October 7, Israelis and Palestinians seek recognition for their humanity.
Yes, Third-Trimester Abortions Are Happening in America
Democrats tend to brush off questions about whether these abortions should be restricted.
What Really Works About SNL
The return of Nate Bargatze and his now-classic George Washington sketch points to the surprise viral hits that have kept the show going 50 years on.
Elon Musk Bends the Knee to Donald Trump
The alliance between the billionaire and the politician is pure strongman politics.