How Trump Is Baiting Harris
He and his campaign keep pushing the bounds of decency in an effort to provoke a reaction.
This Is What $44 Billion Buys You
Elon Musk has turned X into a political weapon.
Photos: The Spirit of Halloween 2024
Recent images that show some scary (and fun) pre-Halloween festivities around the world
The Year My Father Died
A poem for Wednesday
How Israel Could Be Changing Iran’s Nuclear Calculus
Newly threatened, the Iranian regime might pursue a bomb to try to salvage its national security.
Trump Pays the Price for Insulting Puerto Rico
You can’t call it a “floating island of garbage” and get away with it.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
When the Pope Dies, the Cardinals Get Catty
In Conclave, Vatican City isn’t immune to election-season absurdity.
Tobacco Companies May Have Found a Way to Make Vapes More Addictive
Kids might get hooked on new vapes that display animations with each puff.
An Overlooked Path to a Financial Fresh Start
Bankruptcy could help many Americans forgive their debts—yet few take advantage of it.
Muslim American Support for Trump Is an Act of Self-Sabotage
A second Trump term would be dramatically worse for our communities than a Harris presidency.
The Worst of Crypto Is Yet to Come
No matter who wins in November, the digital-asset market could be on the brink of a deregulation-fueled bonanza.
Why Kamala Harris Is Targeting Deep-Red Counties
“Countrypolitan” areas around Charlotte and Raleigh are where North Carolina will be won—and lost.
What Election Integrity Really Means
Election deniers have co-opted the term to undermine trust in the voting process.
Why Are Baseball Players Always Eating?
America’s pastime is a game of snacks.
The Writer Who Understood the True Nature of Obsession
The late Gary Indiana kept the culture of his time close to his chest because it fueled his indignation—and his fixations.
Revenge Voting Is a Mistake
Protesters angry over Kamala Harris’s support for Israel should not forget what they stand to lose.
The Worst Statue in the History of Sports
Dwyane Wade deserves a do-over.
The Virtue of Being Forgotten
A new book argues that privacy is the key to a meaningful existence.
My Colleague Repeats Herself Constantly
And I’m losing my mind.