The Hormuz War Will End
And when it does, a rare window for bold collective action will open.
Moon Joy: Photos From Artemis II
On April 6, 2026, four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft, Integrity, swung around the far side of the moon, traveling farther from the Earth than any humans had ever gone before, and taking spectacular photographs along the way.
Why Latinos Join ICE
One reason: They’re aiming to protect, not betray, their communities.
The $97 Million Utah Warehouse ICE Bought for $145 Million
Trump wants industrial-size immigration jails, and money is no obstacle.
Trump’s Fundamental Misunderstanding in Iran
What makes the nation suffer helps the regime thrive.
How the Whole-Grain Trend Went Wrong
Many whole-grain foods behave in the body much the same as the refined products they were meant to replace.
The Feeling of Becoming Less and Less of a Person
In Ben Lerner’s new novel, technology divides us further from one another, and ourselves.
Three Things the Consensus Gets Wrong About the Iran War
Things might not be as bleak as they are generally portrayed.
What Happens When Trump Feels Cornered
The president’s most inflammatory remarks tend to come when he gets frustrated—which might explain his recent outbursts.
The ChatGPT Symptom Spiral
Be careful asking chatbots about your health.
This Is Not How Presidents Typically Communicate
In an Easter Sunday blast, Donald Trump broke with the way his predecessors comported themselves during times of war.
Atlantic Trivia for April 6, 2026: What Demonym Is That?
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
Savannah Guthrie and the Hard Truth About True Crime
Everyone wants a happy outcome. But sometimes, the greatest relief is any ending at all.
Venezuela Seems to Be Going … Well?
The administration’s plan is working, but democracy remains elusive.
Wrestling’s Newest Star Is Massive, Bearded, and Ready to Piledrive ICE
The debate over immigration enforcement has crept into a brash and crass entertainment, which is less immune to reality than you’d think.
What Happened After a Teacher Ditched Screens
Why one early adopter of computers in classrooms has decided to toss them
The MAGA Intellectual Who Prophesied a Queen Melania
An ally of J. D. Vance who has dabbled in monarchism is now working for Viktor Orbán.
She Testified About Being Raped. Then ICE Showed Up.
Immigration officers are making arrests in sensitive locations, including family court.
Trump Is Putting America’s Weaknesses on Display
What China can learn about the limits of American military capacity
A Social Experiment Within an Airbnb
Saturday Night Live captured the nightmare of misunderstanding personal boundaries.