Trump’s Team of Mercenaries
People around the president are using their roles to cash in. They learned it by watching him.
OpenAI Just Carpet-Bombed Mathematics
If mathematicians have no reason to pursue the mysteries of their field, the rest of us will stumble into a less certain world.
Anne Carson’s Seductive Strangeness
The winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature makes ancient texts feel tantalizingly new.
The Oil Crisis America Saw Coming
In 1987, two writers predicted a path to energy independence from the Middle East. What they didn’t anticipate was what the U.S. would do to get there.
What I Saw at New York’s Anti-Israel October 7 Rallies
Some protesters observed the attack’s anniversary by implicitly saluting Hamas. A fringe of that fringe took aim at the mayor.
How Digger Dug Its Own Box-Office Grave
Even Tom Cruise couldn’t convince audiences that his unpleasant new film is a crowd-pleaser.
If You Want a Real Digital Commons, Build It Yourself
Rappler’s answer to state-sponsored lies and harassment was to stop using corporate social media as its public square.
The Simple Truth Behind Jane Doe’s Story
Everyone knew what happened at Cornell was wrong.
Kathy Hochul’s Improbable Turnaround
The governor of New York would like some respect.
Why FBI Officials Are Worried About the Midterms
People inside the bureau believe that Kash Patel is “desperate” to deliver indictments—and generate headlines—that would please the president.
The Breakout Music Video of the Year Has a Message for Men. What Is It?
Damien Jalet, the choreographer behind the viral video for Gener8ion’s “Storm,” explains his process.
The Decade’s 10 Most Defining Movies (So Far)
These films best capture the strange spirit of the 2020s.
Forgive the Bad Texters
We are truly sorry for our delayed response.
The Marriage That Captures a High Point of American Art
An ambitious retrospective examines the life and work of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner—to brilliant effect.
How the Polls Could Be Wrong Again
Democrats appear headed toward a big victory. But a small polling error could mean a dramatically different outcome.
Reducing the Number of Generals Isn’t the Problem
Hegseth is damaging the military and the public’s trust in it.
The Biggest Source of Inequality That No One Talks About
Progressives are focused on the wrong tax loophole.
The White House and the Market Are Telling Different Stories
The Treasury secretary is projecting confidence while struggling to get borrowing costs down.
How Long Until AI Hacks Everything?
If only AI can save us from AI, the world is in trouble.
Something Like People
A poem