A Very Bad 24 Hours for Crypto
The aftershocks of two hacks on Binance and Polymarket have rippled across digital finance.
The State Department Is in Disarray
It hasn’t received as much scrutiny as some parts of the Trump administration, but its personnel decisions reflect both disturbing ideas and general incompetence.
When a Movie Hinges on a Kid’s Performance
Directors are taking new pains to protect young actors, but many of the perils of early stardom are out of their control.
The Internet Might Need to Be Rebuilt From Scratch
Bank hacks, power grids, and AI’s Black October
The Currency of the Journal Article Is Collapsing
As an editor I can say that we are being flooded with AI-assisted work.
Israel’s Latest Last Chance to Save Itself
This vote will not be the end of Israel. It also won’t answer the question of what kind of country Israelis want it to be.
The Gestures We’ve Forgotten
Time and change have obscured certain gestures, such as cranking a machine or dialing a rotary phone, but we can still rediscover them.
An Adaptation That’s Both ‘Excellent’ and ‘Bizarre’
Lincoln in the Bardo is a bold novel that has rightfully inspired inventive adaptations.
Where No Man Has Gone Before
The late actor exemplified the wisdom and sophistication of his most famous character, Jean-Luc Picard.
Redistricting Isn’t Going as Republicans Planned
A North Carolina Democrat is trying to keep his seat in a district that’s been redrawn twice.
Photos of the Week: Surfing Devil, Sheltered Owl, Fresh Snowfall
Sheep herding in central Madrid, Halloween displays in California, scenes from Brazil’s general election, autumn colors in China, and much more
Forget Grit
Even the luminaries of the self-help genre have begun to recognize how little in life we can actually control.
What Horror Films Have to Say About God
Scary movies may appear irreverent or profane—but many of them are deeply interested in theological questions.
Just Noting That Your Candy Corn Is Made of Bug Secretions
Sorry!
Doctors Say a Rare Kind of Measles Is on the Rise
Babies are catching measles in utero for the first time in decades.
A Cynical Ploy to Block California’s Wealth Tax
Some voters who support the proposal might be duped into nullifying it.
The Real Threat of Election Interference
Experts worry that Donald Trump could use claims of foreign meddling as a pretext for seizing control.
A Harmless Act of Halloween Rebellion
Don’t worry if you don’t understand some costumes this year.
Photos: Preparing for the Day of the Dead
Images from Mexico and other Latin American communities in recent years showing preparations for Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, when people pay homage to departed family members and honor death as a part of life
Democrats Are Ready to Run Hegseth ‘Out of Town’
A new majority might push for impeachment, but could regret it.