The Trump White House’s stinkiest trend
Can fermented foods change your life? RFK Jr. and JD Vance seem to think so.
How public opinion is turning against AI
Journalist Jasmine Sun examines the origins of anti-AI protests in popular skepticism of the technology as an elite project.
How success in Venezuela set Trump up for disaster in Iran
Not every country can be run from afar.
It’s no longer illegal to destroy the one thing endangered species need most to survive
The Endangered Species Act protects threatened and endangered animals from harm — but “harm” no longer explicitly includes habitat destruction,…
Who counts as “working class”?
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has an overwhelmingly college-educated membership. It still identifies as a “working class” group. Its…
How to slow down time when life keeps speeding up
Skydiving or watching the grass grow? Psychologists and Buddhists explain how we can stretch our time.
Hollywood’s outsize influence on baby names
An expert on how and why names get popular explains the hidden forces behind naming trends.
Welcome to America’s post-World Cup hangover
It’s time to mourn the surprisingly good vibes of the 2026 World Cup.
The most important thing about the big new federal housing law
Congress’s new housing law won’t fix your rent. It still matters.
How the Michigan Senate primary became a battle for Democrats’ soul
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks with Astead Herndon about electability, the left-right dichotomy, and more.