Hegseth wants to turn back the clock
The military has been a powerful force for social progress in the US. Under Trump, it is being used to undo it
How to pop the AI bubble
Cory Doctorow argues AI dominance is not inevitable. How we fight back matters
The raw milkman
Top officials are championing the dangerous industry’s expansion rather than curbing the danger
Trump threatens Iranian officials
The president said the officials "would not have a country" if they closed the Strait of Hormuz
Obama Center opens on high note of hope
The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening
What dragons teach us about futile wars
Stars Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim ponder the lesson of the bloodiest sea battle in Westeros history
How to throw a dinner party on a budget
Eating out is expensive, but hosting your friends doesn't have to be
"Toy Story 5" can't conquer tech
The Disney-Pixar sequel contends with the iPad kid, but refuses to disparage devices in a critical moment
What global superpower? America quits
Trump's foreign policy has been a disaster. There could be an upside: A more realistic role for US in the world
Right-wing media wins the streaming wars
From the Murdochs to the Ellisons, conservative billionaires continue to monopolize media services
Why do scandal-plagued candidates win?
Graham Platner and Ken Paxton won primaries despite well-known flaws — and they just might win in November
Tragedy renews calls of NYC carriage ban
A teenage tourist's death revived debate that divided animal welfare advocates, carriage operators, city leaders
Italy's PM claps back at Trump's insults
A dispute over a G7 photo expanded into a public clash over sovereignty, military bases and U.S.-Italy relations
TV’s best relationships of 2026 (so far)
Sometimes the perfect folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens
Do more with your overripe bananas
Banana bread is great, but it’s not the only fix for when you’re trying to use up all your forgotten bunches
Why not just ban all the books?
Keyword searches for "justice" and "pride" drive what ideas are being kept from kids
Can democracy survive trillionaires?
The one-person, one-vote principle never accounted for billionaires, let alone trillionaires
Epstein ties are bad news for businesses
A new study found a link between connections to Epstein and C-suite misconduct
Sitcom maestro James Burrows dies at 85
The prolific TV maestro co-created "Cheers" and shaped the modern half-hour comedy as we know it
Daveigh Chase, voice of Lilo, dies at 35
The actor from "Lilo & Stitch," "The Ring" and " died of sepsis from meningitis and a blood inflection
Reflecting Pool is now green and peeling
Trump spent $14m on a Reflecting Pool that now features green algae blooms, chemical treatments and peeling paint
US-Iran agreement hits possible hurdles
Escalation in Lebanon, GOP dissent and even lower approval ratings signal the US-Iran peace deal might not be ready
Trump's only way out: Resign
If he wants any shot at a positive legacy, time's up. He needs to cut a deal and walk away
Trump can’t stop this Juneteenth
For Black Americans, Juneteenth is a love letter to their history of resistance, including to the president