Europe and Canada Are Like the Kids in an Ugly Divorce
Europe and Canada seek “strategic balance” between Washington and Beijing but often just get caught in the middle.
The Harvard of the South … Of the West?
Elite universities are taking the concept of a satellite campus to its logical extreme.
Hegseth’s Firing Campaign Reaches Down Into the Ranks
The ouster of the spokesperson Dave Butler, a colonel, shows that the defense secretary’s culling is far from over.
Do Not Be Cynical About Jesse Jackson
He was never the caricature his critics wanted him to be.
Censorship Comes for Stephen Colbert
The latest dustup between the talk-show host and CBS should be concerning for people of any political leaning.
AI Agents Are Taking America by Storm
The post-chatbot era has begun.
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: In Pursuit
A team of three speed skaters moves as one.
An Olympic Trend That Defies Tradition
At Milan Cortina, every major sport category but ice hockey features men and women competing together.
Winners of the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition
The top entries in this year’s open contest were just announced, selected from more than 430,000 images from more than 200 countries and territories.
The Republicans Made Peace With Science
The Trump administration’s hostility to science is real, but it isn’t matched by the rest of the GOP’s.
Europe Has Received the Message
Without America to rely on, the EU is gearing up to be a global power in its own right.
American Kids Used to Eat Everything
Children in the 19th century happily consumed wild plants and organ meats. What happened?
Seeing Ourselves in America’s Unfinished Revolution
Readers respond to our November 2025 issue.
The Ghosts of Toni Morrison
In a new study, Namwali Serpell describes how the novelist located the missing stories of Black America.
No, It’s Not Back to Business as Usual
Marco Rubio was more civil than J. D. Vance had been, but the message to longtime allies was the same.
Marco Rubio’s Impressive Speech
The secretary of state sought not only to reassure but to rally Europeans.
A Different Kind of Leading Man
Robert Duvall could carry a film thunderously, yet also stand out in the subtlest of roles.
Winter Olympics Photo of the Day: Snow Jump
A ski jumper flies through a flurry of snowflakes.
A No-Name Director to Everyone but His 38 Million Fans
The debut film from one of YouTube’s most popular creators is a box-office hit, thanks to his subscribers.
The Founders Would Have Opposed ‘Nationalizing’ Elections
The writers of the Constitution sought an approach that balanced control between the states and the federal government.