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The Pinched-Hose Economy

Derek Thompson on inflation, unemployment, and America’s confounding economic outlook

The President Who Wanted Nazi Generals

Don’t forget about Trump’s attempts to corrupt the military.

The Secret History of Family Separation

The Trump administration’s cruelest policy is, as Caitlin Dickerson’s new cover story shows, a cautionary tale about empowering zealots.

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Una catástrofe estadounidense

La historia secreta de la política de separación familiar del gobierno de los EE. UU.

The Deepening Mystery of Kyrsten Sinema

The Arizona senator effectively leverages her power, but her ends are unclear.

Modern Men Are Still Figuring Out Fatherhood

What will it take to separate fatherhood from anger and violence? Your weekly guide to the best in books.

The Right’s Rising Authoritarian Ally

In Dallas, Viktor Orbán endorses “the culture war.”

What Kansas Means for the Midterms

The surprise defeat of a ballot measure may hold lessons for November and abortion access in other states.

Why Viktor Orbán’s Racism Matters in the U.S.

Plus: Is sex sacred?

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This COVID Summer Is Nothing Like the Last One

Boosters are on the horizon, but cases are way up—and have been for months.

Opinion | Not the Real News and Not All That Funny Either

What a few lame spoofs say about the state of media parody.

What Did Facebook Do Now?

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri both yielded to a new reality: TikTok is the social center…

Trump Supporters Think They’re in a Fight to the Death

Fear, hate, and grievances animate the new Republican Party.

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John Fetterman Is Very Online. That’s Not Why He’s Ahead.

If he debates Dr. Mehmet Oz in the fall, it will be worth watching.

Best Isles of Scilly hotels 2022: Where to stay for a UK island escape

From castles to rustic eco lodges, unwind island-style at these top stays

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Yes, Social Media Really Is Undermining Democracy

Despite what Meta has to say.

Trump Meets His New Brain Trust

Allies of the former president are planning for his possible return to office.

The Pop Star We Need Right Now

Music and culture have changed dramatically since Beyoncé’s last album, but she’s poised to push them forward—again.

The U.S. Has No Plan to Prevent the Next Pandemic

We treat pandemics as inevitable when we could commit to averting them.

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Trees Are Overrated

Preserving the world’s great expanses of grass could be essential to combatting climate change.

Why Your House Was So Expensive

Material-cost inflation, anti-building rules, NIMBY attitudes, and barriers to innovation have created a housing-affordability crisis.

The Criminal Case Against Trump Is Getting Stronger

Trump might clear the bar for incitement on January 6, and that’s far from his only legal risk.

What a Warming Planet Means for Literature

Worrying about climate change is now just part of life on Earth: Your weekly guide to the best in books

The Opening for Democrats on Abortion

Senate Democrats should take their cues from the House.

The Next Generation of NIMBYs

Younger buyers who sunk their savings into new homes have too much to lose.