The secrets of the deep sea, people living with dementia fighting against stereotypes and how life is getting harder for women in China (news.google.com)
The Trump administration’s decision to halt all foreign use of Anthropic’s most capable AI models was prompted by conversations between Amazon.com Chief Executive Andy Jassy and U.S. officials (on.wsj.com)
Even with insurance, many young adults are one pricey medical procedure, freak health problem or accident away from taking a major to their savings (on.wsj.com)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board of trustees blew past the court-ordered midnight deadline to remove President Trump’s name from the building on Friday (on.wsj.com)
Trump at 80: He and advisers have decided to make him an omnipresent figure in the nation’s life, meaning that Americans are seeing more of both the good and the bad of an aging leader (on.wsj.com)
The Trump administration is banning foreign governments, companies and individuals from using Anthropic’s most powerful AI tools, prompting the company to shut off access to everyone (on.wsj.com)
McDonald’s and Coke aren’t breaking up. But with burger sales slowing while beverage sales generate billions for Dunkin’ and Starbucks, the fast-food giant is hunting for new business. (on.wsj.com)
The U.S. military killed a leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in a strike coordinated with Caracas, President Trump announced Friday, in an escalation of his campaign against cartels and criminal groups in the region (on.wsj.com)
I can''t afford a home in the San Francisco housing market. I''m hopeful it''s a phase, but it''s emotionally exhausting getting outbid. (www.businessinsider.com)
Kate Millett Disappears - The writer and artist’s 1972 installation “Terminal Piece” shows us the failure of language in the face of violence. (www.newyorker.com)
The Long Road to Margaret Thatcher’s Britain - In Paul Graham’s book “A1: The Great North Road,” life along a major British thoroughfare reveals fissures in the nation’s identity. (www.newyorker.com)
The World Cup and the Changing Psyche of the Haitian Diaspora - For Les Grenadiers and their fans, the game will be about the confrontation of a certain psychological displacement. (www.newyorker.com)
Iran Can Hold America Hostage in Either War or Peace - Taking the Strait of Hormuz represents an adaptation of Iran’s longtime strategy of seizing things of value to extract concessions. (www.newyorker.com)
The Sports Journalist Pablo Torre Has a Pulitzer, but Still Feels Like the “Turd” in the Pool - The podcaster discusses why investigative reporting in sports is still rare and whether fans even want it, and the problem with private equity investing in professional teams. (www.newyorker.com)
Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza - The most visible spokesperson for the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza discusses her memoir, “When We See You Again,” and the unending pain of her son’s captivity and murder. (www.newyorker.com)
The Hell-Raising Rocker Who Conquered Country Radio - Koe Wetzel, who broke out with a song about driving drunk to Taco Bell, reintroduces himself on a new album, “The Night Champion.” (www.newyorker.com)
How the Dangerous Rise in Anti-Immigration Politics Went Mainstream - Violent unrest after a stabbing in Northern Ireland showed the extent to which the far right has taken hold in the U.K., as well as in Europe and the U.S. (www.newyorker.com)
A Wondrous Array of Boundary Pushers at SummerStage - Also: Lucy Sante’s poignant humor, American Ballet Theatre’s summer season, the incisive melodrama of Satyajit Ray, and more. (www.newyorker.com)
“Mudville,” Reviewed: An Atlanta Filmmaker’s Expansive D.I.Y. Family Drama - Adam Pinney made his new movie for an estimated five hundred dollars, and cast his own wife and kids. (www.newyorker.com)
Are Americans Too Old? - In “Gerontocracy in America,” the historian Samuel Moyn argues that the central conflict of our era is between the young and the elderly. (www.newyorker.com)
Power Play: Behind the Music of “Heated Rivalry” - The show’s creator, Jacob Tierney, on his sonic past and what songs you might hear in the second season. (www.newyorker.com)
Why “Book-Shaming” Won’t Solve the Children’s Literacy Crisis - The nation’s official advocate for children’s books says most of them are “crud.” But matters of literary quality don’t explain why kids aren’t reading. (www.newyorker.com)
Lizzo in the Age of Backlash - The flute-playing rapper became an icon of brand-friendly body positivity in the twenty-tens. Who is she now? (www.newyorker.com)
Why We Cling to the Animal Kingdom - Animals populate ancient stories, childhood classics, and recent hits like “The Sheep Detectives.” But, in 2026, our relationship to the natural world is more confused than ever. (www.newyorker.com)
Was Ray Howell Responsible for His Crimes? - A small-town doctor’s abuse of power shocked his community and family. Then he was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition, leaving his culpability in doubt. (www.newyorker.com)
This Summer’s Hottest Audiobooks for Dogs - Post-surgery cone preventing you from licking your wound and other fun? Why not download Dogible? (www.newyorker.com)
Have Andrew Tate’s Political Ties Shielded Him from Prosecution? - The influencer rose to fame by spreading misogyny and male rage. British, Romanian, and American officials may have ignored acts of exploitation and violence. (www.newyorker.com)