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Politics
Netanyahu may finally be in troubleNetanyahu may finally be in trouble
Politics

The Israeli leader faces an uphill battle in this year’s elections.

By Zack Beauchamp
Advice
You might not be as good of a friend as you think you areYou might not be as good of a friend as you think you are
Advice

Most people say friendship is important to them, but often act in ways that contradict that sentiment.

By Allie Volpe
Today, Explained newsletter
Democrats are winning the redistricting war — for now, anywayDemocrats are winning the redistricting war — for now, anyway
Today, Explained newsletter

Between Florida and the Supreme Court, a lot could still change.

By Caitlin Dewey and Christian Paz
The Highlight
Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.
The Highlight

Even when you’re physically alone, you might not be getting the restorative solitude you need.

By Allie Volpe
The Logoff
Trump’s cruel plan for Afghan refugees, briefly explainedTrump’s cruel plan for Afghan refugees, briefly explained
The Logoff

Afghan refugees currently in Qatar could be sent to Congo by the Trump administration.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The wide-ranging fallout from the Supreme Court’s new terrorism decision, explainedThe wide-ranging fallout from the Supreme Court’s new terrorism decision, explained
Politics

The Court’s Republican majority fractured in a case that could impact everyone from immigrants to consumers.

By Ian Millhiser
Climate
The best thing you can do for the planet on Earth DayThe best thing you can do for the planet on Earth Day
Climate

The enormous environmental toll of meat and dairy, explained in 8 charts.

By Kenny Torrella
Culture
What happens when a tradwife has to put her money where her mouth isWhat happens when a tradwife has to put her money where her mouth is
Culture

The buzzy new novel Yesteryear offers a sadistic influencer comeuppance fantasy.

By Constance Grady
Eating the Ocean
Why are states unleashing millions of these fish?Why are states unleashing millions of these fish?
Play
Eating the Ocean

America’s fishing paradox.

By Nate Krieger
Podcasts
Anthropic just made AI scarierAnthropic just made AI scarier
Podcast
Podcasts

Why the company’s new AI model is a cybersecurity nightmare.

By Dustin DeSoto and Sean Rameswaram
Today, Explained newsletter
Another Trump official exits in scandalAnother Trump official exits in scandal
Today, Explained newsletter

Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation underscores a familiar pattern in the Trump administration.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
The Supreme Court will decide if migrants can be sent back to war zonesThe Supreme Court will decide if migrants can be sent back to war zones
Politics

When can the Trump administration strip legal protections from migrants who risk death in their home countries?

By Ian Millhiser
Future Perfect
Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.
Future Perfect

These are eight of the most high-impact, cost-effective, evidence-based organizations. You may not have heard of them.

By Sigal Samuel, Rachel DuRose and 2 more
The Highlight
The fight for paid parental leave is more winnable than you thinkThe fight for paid parental leave is more winnable than you think
The Highlight

The playbook has been hiding in plain sight.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
Politics
The redistricting wars are almost over. Here’s the score.The redistricting wars are almost over. Here’s the score.
Politics

Trump’s gerrymandering efforts are backfiring.

By Christian Paz
The Logoff
Why the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandateWhy the Pentagon is dropping a flu vaccine mandate
The Logoff

US soldiers are now free to get the flu.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something newThe war in Iran isn’t ending — it’s becoming something new
Politics

Why this conflict is so hard to end.

By Joshua Keating
The diabolical, millennial obsession with chicken Caesar wraps
Culture

Can a CCW and a Diet Coke really heal millennial ennui?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Climate
Can you profit off nature without destroying it? These venture capitalists are betting on it.Can you profit off nature without destroying it? These venture capitalists are betting on it.
Climate

Lionfish leather and AI to reduce bird collisions: See all the innovations that a new “biodiversity” VC firm is backing.

By Benji Jones
The Highlight
Is it wrong to send your kid to private school?Is it wrong to send your kid to private school?
The Highlight

How to think about what’s best for your child — and for all the other children, too.

By Sigal Samuel
The Highlight
What do we lose when we erase ugliness?What do we lose when we erase ugliness?
The Highlight

Beyond the beauty binary.

By Constance Grady
Health
RFK Jr. is in his influencer eraRFK Jr. is in his influencer era
Health

The real reason Trump’s health secretary is launching a podcast.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The lucky few who can apply for tariff refundsThe lucky few who can apply for tariff refunds
Politics

The Trump administration launched its tariff refund portal. Will the refunds really happen?

By Andrew Prokop
Future Perfect
Why it feels like there’s never enough time for your relationshipsWhy it feels like there’s never enough time for your relationships
Future Perfect

The problem is not the number of hours. It’s “time confetti.”

By Sigal Samuel
Advice
How to make unemployment suck a little lessHow to make unemployment suck a little less
Advice

Losing a job can feel like losing your identity. Here’s how to find yourself again.

By Julia Sullivan
Podcasts
Pete Hegseth’s spiritual leader explains his radical faithPete Hegseth’s spiritual leader explains his radical faith
Podcast
Podcasts

The Christian nationalist pastor swaying the Trump administration discusses Trump, Iran, and the pope.

By Jolie Myers and Noel King
Politics
The Supreme Court will decide when the police can use your phone to track youThe Supreme Court will decide when the police can use your phone to track you
Politics

Chatrie v. United States asks what limits the Constitution places on the surveillance state in an age of cellphones.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Israel’s critics are winning the battle for the Democratic PartyIsrael’s critics are winning the battle for the Democratic Party
Politics

Democratic voters turned against Israel. Now their politicians are following.

By Andrew Prokop
Explain It to Me
What to do about burnout at workWhat to do about burnout at work
Podcast
Explain It to Me

Listless? Exhausted? Feeling useless? You might be burnt out.

By Jonquilyn Hill
America, Actually
Rubén Gallego on why he defended Eric Swalwell — and why he regrets it nowRubén Gallego on why he defended Eric Swalwell — and why he regrets it now
America, Actually

An interview with the senator Swalwell called his “best friend.”

By Astead Herndon
Future Perfect
The simple question that could change your careerThe simple question that could change your career
Future Perfect

Making a difference in the world doesn’t require changing your job.

By Bryan Walsh
America, Actually
How Americans really feel about immigrationHow Americans really feel about immigration
Podcast
America, Actually

The messy politics of immigration reform, explained.

By Astead Herndon
The Logoff
Is the Strait of Hormuz really open?Is the Strait of Hormuz really open?
The Logoff

A busy day of Iran news, briefly explained.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
An expert forecasts how the Iran war could hit your budgetAn expert forecasts how the Iran war could hit your budget
Politics

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. But the war’s impacts on the food economy could linger.

By Eric Levitz
Today, Explained newsletter
Live Nation lost in court. Here’s what it means for concerts.Live Nation lost in court. Here’s what it means for concerts.
Today, Explained newsletter

The case could, over time, chip away at Live Nation’s dominance in the live music market.

By Caitlin Dewey
Advice
How to ask for help when you’re really going through itHow to ask for help when you’re really going through it
Advice

Whether you’re really struggling or just need a small favor, there’s no shame in seeking support.

By Julia Ries Wexler
The Logoff
Trump’s ceasefire announcement, briefly explainedTrump’s ceasefire announcement, briefly explained
The Logoff

An Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is set to take effect Thursday evening.

By Cameron Peters
Podcasts
What to know about the Israel-Lebanon conflictWhat to know about the Israel-Lebanon conflict
Podcast
Podcasts

A journalist explains what it’s like in Lebanon right now.

By Avishay Artsy and Sean Rameswaram
Good Medicine
The alcohol crisis quietly hitting high-stress, “high-status” workersThe alcohol crisis quietly hitting high-stress, “high-status” workers
Good Medicine

What The Pitt can teach us about addiction.

By Dylan Scott
Today, Explained newsletter
Trump’s bungled Iran negotiations didn’t have to go this wayTrump’s bungled Iran negotiations didn’t have to go this way
Today, Explained newsletter

Wendy Sherman helped Obama reach a deal with Iran. She sees several areas where Trump is going wrong.

By Caitlin Dewey