The Queen of Mockumentaries
Catherine O’Hara brought humanity to over-the-top characters—and managed to wink at the audience in the process.
How to Actually Reform ICE
Accountability, transparency, and trust must be centerpieces of “New ICE.”
Trump vs. Canada
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on annexation threats, the unraveling of U.S.-Canada relations, and how Trump is forcing allies to rethink democracy, defense, and immigration. Plus: the Trump family’s astonishing U.A.E. crypto deal and Sara Jeannette Duncan’s The Imperialist.
This Is Not the Kennedy Center
Trump’s vision for the arts is nothing like what John F. Kennedy’s was.
American Milk Has Changed
A dramatic increase in fat content is causing pains in the dairy industry.
People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Organizers of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest are inviting the public to vote for their favorite images from this year’s competition.
The Second Death of Charlie Kirk
The activist’s assassination unleashed anti-Semitism that is pulling the Trump coalition apart.
The Murder of The Washington Post
Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.
Let Your Kids Fail
Early exposure to setbacks can help children confront later disappointments without falling apart.
The Unsettling Rise of AI Real-Estate Slop
Generated images for listings are disturbing—and not just because they can feel like a scam.
Why This Shutdown Is Different
Now come negotiations over the administration’s immigration crackdown.
Trump’s New Threats to American Elections
The reasons to worry about election integrity are becoming more urgent.
Which Washington Landmark Will Donald Trump Destroy Next?
No building is safe.
Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things
Republicans are worried about the midterm elections, but the president doesn’t seem to be.
This Is What Putin Thinks of Trump’s Peace Talks
Russia answers Trump’s pleas for an “energy truce” with a barrage of missiles on a frigid Kyiv.
The Logical End Point of ‘America First’ Foreign Aid
Under Trump, foreign aid is no longer an ideal. It’s just a deal.
It’s So Cold in Florida, Iguanas Are Falling Out of Trees
As near-freezing temperatures reach southern Florida, green iguanas are dropping from the trees, unable to handle the chill. Trappers have been gathering the cold-stunned invasive reptiles by the thousands.
Trump’s Crypto Defenses Aren’t Reassuring
An Abu Dhabi royal seems to have gotten what he paid for, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Donald Trump Has Built a Clicktatorship
Even the administration’s budget proposals read like Truth Social posts.
The Mystery of Henry Fordham
How did my great-great-grandfather become a free man?
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