Is This the Beginning of the End of the Internet?
How a single Texas ruling could change the web forever
Russia’s Nuclear Threats Are All Putin Has Left
Russia faces existential danger—from its own president.
We’re Witnessing the Birth of a New Artistic Medium
Expect AI art to go the way of Warhol.
Who Is Tracy Flick Now?
Tom Perrotta revisits his cult character and looks back on the ’90s feminism that made her.
The Only Two Seasons That Matter Now
We have hibernation time and thriving time. That can be a good thing.
The Pandemic Novel That’s Frozen in Time
Stories that focus on the minor quirks of daily life can paradoxically help us see societal pain more clearly.
Why Quitting Is Underrated
And grit is not always a virtue.
Teachers, Nurses, and Child-Care Workers Have Had Enough
The burnout crisis in pink-collar occupations puts everyone’s well-being at risk.
Maybe We Won’t End Up Like the Dinosaurs
NASA has taken a major step toward protecting Earth from dangerous asteroids.
The Russian Clocks Are All Ticking
Putin is running out of time.
Nine Reader Views on the State of Immigration Policy
“America is by no means running up against scarcity,” one writes.
Photos: The Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Eastern Canada
Recent images of the storm damage in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland
Your Smart Thermostat Isn’t Here to Help You
But that doesn’t mean it’s useless.
The Elitist History of Wearing Black to Funerals
Today, mourning attire is subdued and dutiful. It wasn’t always that way.
Italians Didn’t Exactly Vote for Fascism
The electoral victory of Giorgia Meloni is nothing to be complacent about, but Italians are cynical about how long any government will last. Let’s hope they’re right.
It’s Never Too Late to Have a Housewarming Party
10 years after he moved into his apartment, Jake finally invites us over.
When’s the Perfect Time to Get a Flu Shot?
Experts can’t agree.
A Novel With a Secret at Its Center
Read Yiyun Li’s new book carefully, and you might glimpse its hidden message.
Long COVID Has Forced a Reckoning for One of Medicine’s Most Neglected Diseases
Only a couple dozen doctors specialize in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Now their knowledge could be crucial to treating millions more patients.
China’s Mistakes Can Be America’s Gain
The United States does not need to take Xi Jinping’s attempt to project power at face value.
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