Latest

The Existential Heroism of the Israeli Hostages

The release of the remaining October 7 captives shows that hope can survive even in the darkest hole.

The Romantic

How Diane Keaton’s quest for beauty left an imprint on American culture

Amy Poehler Understood the Assignment

The actor was the perfect host for the actual 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.

From The World After Rain, Part I

A poem

The Rabbi Who Negotiated With the Terrorist

What I learned about my faith from a hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue

A Foreign-Film Starter Pack

Five movies for viewers who want to try something new

The Turning Point for Israel and Hamas

Panelists joined to discuss the likelihood that the historic agreement to end the war in Gaza holds, and more.

Putin Has a New Tool to Monitor Russians

Russia is pushing a “super app” for citizens. What could possibly go wrong?

The MAGA-fication of Sports Continues

Donald Trump’s partnership with the UFC takes his desire to identify with winners to snarling new heights.

How to Use Regret Instead of Wallowing in It

Looking backwards doesn’t have to feel like standing still.

The Cruel Calculus of Palestinian Grief

In times of mass atrocity, processing personal sorrow becomes more complicated.

‘It’s Never Been This Bad’

Immigrant advocates face escalating consequences and threats from the president.

Trump’s Dodgy Plan for TikTok

The details are murky, but it looks like the president is about to further enrich and empower his friends.

The Beginning of a New DOJ

Trump’s quest for retribution is remaking the department.

How Trump Pushed Israel and Hamas to Yes

The president’s unconventional efforts have paid off in the Middle East, at least for now.

Why Democrats Think They’re Winning the Shutdown Fight

They’ve clearly succeeded in elevating the issue of health care.

The Movie That Doesn’t Belong in the Real World

The new Tron sequel steps outside of cyberspace but won’t leave the sci-fi nonsense behind.

Atlantic Trivia on Wine, Tribunals, the Revolutionary War, and More

And did you know that Napoleon didn’t actually surrender at Waterloo?

The Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Tesla

Elon Musk’s embrace of Donald Trump continues to haunt his car company.

Buy This Album. Now Buy It in Green.

Here’s how Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl just shattered sales records.