The Simple Truth Behind Jane Doe’s Story
Everyone knew what happened at Cornell was wrong.
A Cynical Ploy to Block California’s Wealth Tax
Some voters who support the proposal might be duped into nullifying it.
Democrats Are Ready to Run Hegseth ‘Out of Town’
A new majority might push for impeachment, but could regret it.
A Halloween Myth That Can Finally Die
What sugar actually does to kids
Do Miracles Really Happen?
People throughout history have claimed to witness impossible occurrences. Historian Carlos Eire asks: What if they’re telling the truth?
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.
Doctors Say a Rare Kind of Measles Is on the Rise
Babies are catching measles in utero for the first time in decades.
He Wanted to Save Children. Instead, He Unleashed Chaos.
The American tragedy of Edgar Maddison Welch
Why Wouldn’t Google Tell Me Who Won the 2020 Election?
The world’s most popular AI tool dodged a consequential question.
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.
Is It Aging, or Is It ADHD?
Middle-aged Americans are considering a new possible explanation for their slowing brain.
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
There’s a Better Way to Parent: Less Yelling, Less Praise
When Michaeleen Doucleff met parents from around the world, she encountered millennia-old methods of raising good kids that made American parenting seem bizarre and ineffective.
An Adaptation That’s Both ‘Excellent’ and ‘Bizarre’
Lincoln in the Bardo is a bold novel that has rightfully inspired inventive adaptations.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Hegseth Fires a Top General
The U.S. military may be planning a return to war, but the director of planning is out.
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
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.
The Collapse of Cuba
Hunger. Sickness. Blackouts. Abandoned streets. The withering of the state is shocking to behold.
One Reason People Are Spending So Much Time Alone
There is a social cost to many modern conveniences.
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