The Entire Internet Is Reverting to Beta
The AI takeover is changing everything about the web—and not necessarily for the better.
Isn’t Trump Supposed to Be Anti-War?
Getting the U.S. involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran would cut against one of his most consistent campaign promises.
The Magic Realism of Zohran Mamdani
The socialist New York mayoral candidate’s proposals don’t hold up to serious scrutiny. Will that matter?
Why Would the Trump Family Want to Run a Phone Company?
The latest celebrity branding craze might be budget cellular plans.
The New Danger in Trump’s Washington: Honoring Federal Employees
Can recognition for outstanding work suddenly be a bad thing?
What Comes Next for Iran?
Karim Sadjadpour on how the Islamic Republic is losing its grip, and what might come next
A Provocative Argument About What Creates Serial Killers
In her new book, Murderland, Caroline Fraser argues that the rise of these criminals has deep roots in the release of industrial waste.
The Fear Coursing Through State Capitols
An assassination in Minnesota has given legislators a fresh awareness of their own vulnerability.
The Tesla Brain Drain
The future of the struggling car company rests on Elon Musk more than ever before.
Why Isn’t Russia Defending Iran?
Backing the most anti-Western Middle Eastern power was convenient until it wasn’t.
The Master of the White-Knuckle Narrative
Remembering William Langewiesche, who died this week at age 70
The Democratic Party Slides Into Irrelevance
Why aren’t these boom times for America’s opposition party?
The MAGA Coalition Has Turned on Itself
And Donald Trump is caught in the middle.
The NBA’s Parity Paradox
Ratings for the Finals are down, but the league’s owners are getting exactly what they wanted.
The Minnesota Suspect’s Radical Spiritual World
Before Vance Boelter was accused of killing a Democratic state lawmaker, he had an active, even grandiose, religious life.
Dear James: Do I Need to Share My Diagnosis?
I finally understand my past neurotic behavior—and wonder how much to disclose to friends and family.
When the Military Comes to American Soil
Domestic deployments have generally been quite restrained. Can they still be?
The Dumbest Phone Is Parenting Genius
Landlines encourage connection—without the downsides of smartphones.
The Perfect Astronaut Is Changing
To get to Mars, NASA might finally need to hire explorers.
How Ivermectin Became Right-Wing Aspirin
Once a suspect COVID treatment, now a cure for everything
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