Can East Germany’s Cold War History Explain the Rise of the AfD?
After winning a state election this past weekend, the German far right is closer to power than it has been in decades.
The Warning Benjamin Netanyahu Ignored
New reporting from Haaretz shows that, before October 7th, the Israeli Prime Minister was told to expect an “earthquake” from Gaza—and didn’t inform his security chiefs.
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, September 8th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Instructions for Watching My Girlfriend While I’m Out of Town
Make sure that water is always available to Blythe, but don’t freak out if she doesn’t drink much. Blythe believes that hydration is “a conspiracy invented by Gatorade.”
The Death of Shame Is Tearing Us Apart
Increasingly, people are ignoring social norms in favor of a narrow self-interest. The results are disastrous.
Destroying Books to Build a Mind
Anthropic is trying to “destructively scan all the books in the world.” How worried should we be?
“The Journey,” a Five-Part Audio Investigation from The New Yorker
Why did a mysterious couple collect babies in a Los Angeles mansion? Examining a scandal that threatens to undermine the surrogacy industry.
Danny McBride’s Solution to the Masculinity Crisis
In a new story collection, the actor and comedian injects a refreshing breeziness into a discourse that can lean toward self-seriousness.
The Real Risk of a Trade War With Canada
America needs its neighbors to counter China.
Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech
Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summit Monday was met with applause from the group’s leaders.
The Powder Keg in Outer Space
How to head off a new arms competition.
The primaries testing Democratic 2028ers
Democrats have used their endorsements of candidates in tough primaries as a way to wield influence over the party.
The Impossible Middle East
After the Iran war, the region has no good options.
India Is Sticking With America—for Now
But Trump’s coercion could force Modi’s Hand.
Democratic advisers are warning their candidates not to go too hard at AI
Democratic consultants are warning their candidates in some key races not to lean into AI regulations out of fear that powerful tech groups could spend heavily against them.
Why so many incumbents lost primaries this year
Anti-incumbent anger crossed party lines in this year’s primaries — and redistricting didn’t help, either.
Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
Excavation work for the 250-foot-tall monument could begin in the next two weeks, the Interior secretary said.