Is Anything Morally Obvious Anymore?
The public reaction to the violence in Minneapolis suggests that we have held on to our sense of universal truths.
How Many Wolves Is Enough?
Now that thousands live in the United States, some people would like to kill more of them.
150 Years Ago in Photos
A collection of images showing events and sights from around the world in 1876—the year the United States celebrated its 100th anniversary with the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
The Disappointment of Young Trump Voters
Americans under 30 swung to the right in 2024, but they’re not getting what they voted for.
Crypto Is a Victim of Its Own Success
Bitcoin, which has been plummeting in value, has come to feel less like a rebel upstart, more like an eccentric uncle.
Norway Faces Up to Trump’s Demands for the Nobel Peace Prize
In exclusive interviews, Norway’s prime minister and the head of the Nobel Institute explain how they’ve handled the U.S. president’s demands.
Marco Rubio Doesn’t Get It
The Trump administration continues to lambaste friends and empower foes.
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: On Target
Biathletes stand side by side during a shooting bout.
Angelical Salutation of Every Girl in History
A poem
Words Without Consequence
What does it mean to have speech without a speaker?
Their Mutated Genes Were Supposed to Be Harmless
“Carriers” of certain genetic diseases, who have just one affected gene, can have symptoms too.
A Prequel TV Series That Surprises Viewers
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a sports-stadium anthem, and more culture and entertainment recommendations
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: A Victory Leap
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Team Brazil jumps for joy on the Olympic podium.
The Most Sought-After Head of Government in Europe
Few know Jens-Frederik Nielsen, but everyone wants to talk with him.
The Rise of Stephen Miller
Panelists joined to discuss the senior Trump aide—and how he’s become the enforcer of some of the president’s most controversial policies.
Trump Administration Announces That We Don’t Know Where the Sun Goes at Night
After deciding carbon dioxide does no harm, it was the logical next move.
An Enduring Assumption About Love
Focusing only on specific traits or habits misses the point of dating.
The Clash of Civilizations Was an Inside Job
After 9/11, Samuel P. Huntington’s big idea was everywhere. But he missed the coming war within.
10 Standout Indie Movies to Watch for This Year
A documentary about cement and an anxiety-ridden sex comedy were among the Sundance Film Festival’s highlights.
This Is What It Looks Like When Nothing Matters
Welcome to the internet’s nihilism crisis.
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