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August 1, 2026

Fauci’s Return to Capitol Hill

Panelists joined to discuss the doctor’s Senate hearing, and more.

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August 1, 2026

What Busking Taught Glen Hansard

The Oscar-winning performer Glen Hansard, who died this week, never forgot his busking roots.

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August 1, 2026

Nature’s Most Extraordinary Stories

The natural world’s marvels are revealed when you look a little closer.

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August 1, 2026

The Two Great Threats to Truth

The Two Great Threats to Truth

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August 1, 2026

David Hockney’s Rules for Beauty

In the Louvre, he found a view that was itself a work of art.

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August 1, 2026

The Migrants Who Know the Rules, and Evade Them

A supreme-court decision helped cause the Ceuta disaster.

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August 1, 2026

America’s Most Divided State Loves Its Extremes

Wisconsin has never been a bastion of moderation.

The Atlantic

August 1, 2026

Another Trump Case Falls Apart

Federal prosecutors admitted that they don’t have evidence to prove the Reflecting Pool was vandalized.

The Atlantic

July 31, 2026

Google Just Torched the Credibility of Its Satellite Images

Google Earth was a boon for researchers—and then came the deepfakes.

The Atlantic

July 31, 2026

The Incoherence of the Iran Hawks

If bombing has limited, reversible effects, then it will have to continue indefinitely.

The Atlantic

July 31, 2026

Migration Is Splitting Europe Apart

The Ceuta crisis is undermining an agreement designed to foster “solidarity.”

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July 31, 2026

Anthony Fauci Is Not the Villain in This Story

The doctor was thrust into his pandemic-leadership role because of Trump’s deadly dereliction of duty.

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July 31, 2026

The Weird State of the Influencer

Social-media creators have never been more important, or more hated.

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July 31, 2026

The Books Briefing: Two Unexpectedly Hilarious Kafka Stories

The animal narrators in these works teach us something funny about human beings.

The Atlantic

July 31, 2026

Galaxy Brain: Behind the Curtain at Google

A look inside Silicon Valley’s vibe shift

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July 31, 2026

Trump Is Choosing His Slush Fund Over Todd Blanche

The president seems less willing to let go of $1.8 billion than his pick for attorney general.

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July 31, 2026

Climate Change Is Destabilizing the Ground Beneath Our Feet

Mountains are shifting, permafrost is melting, and the risk of landslides is rising.

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July 31, 2026

Anthony Fauci’s Washington

His diary seems to confirm everyone’s worst suspicions about D.C. as a cesspool of self-regard.

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July 31, 2026

I Love My Emotionally Stunted Friendships

My relationships with other men are centered on shared activities. Why do some people see that as a problem?

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July 31, 2026

Photos of the Week: Heat Wave, Buck Moon, Alphorn Ensemble

An Alpine ascent during the the Tour de France, “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” dance event in England, the World Fencing Championship...

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July 31, 2026

OpenAI Just Hired One of the World’s Best Mathematicians

Last week, Jacob Tsimerman won a top math prize. The same day, he announced a surprising career shift.

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July 31, 2026

A War of Misunderstandings

The Iran conflict is being defined by misconceptions and misinterpretations on both sides.

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July 31, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, July 31, 2026: A Secret Theme!

What 1877 novel by Anna Sewell takes its name from its equine narrator?

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July 31, 2026

A Tragedy in Iran Might Persuade Hegseth to Change Course

The Pentagon is rethinking how it wages war after the Iran school strike.

The Atlantic

July 30, 2026

A Lose-Lose for Food Stamps

A looming deadline may force some states to end SNAP next year.

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July 30, 2026

Zelensky Asked Trump for a Favor From Elon Musk

Ukrainian President Zelensky has reportedly requested American intervention to leverage Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network for military...

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July 30, 2026

Welcome to the Mar-a-Lago in Heaven

Tour the mansion in the sky to which Sean Hannity has consigned Lindsey Graham’s soul.

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July 30, 2026

The AI Industry Keeps Breaking the Internet

The artificial intelligence sector continues to face significant challenges in maintaining internet infrastructure stability. As AI technolo...

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July 30, 2026

The Real Antidepressant Crisis

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Americans overuse SSRIs. In fact, too many people who need depression treatment aren’t getting any.

The Atlantic

July 30, 2026

The Kennedy Center's One Sign of Life

The major performers are gone. But staff are trying to keep the center alive on its smallest stage.

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July 30, 2026

America Isn’t Supposed to Have Political Prosecutions

The investigation of James Comey is vindictive and meritless—and unashamedly so.

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July 30, 2026

Is She the New Britney Spears—Or the New Lou Reed?

Charli XCX’s new album is a broadside against overthinking the artistic process.

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July 30, 2026

Animal Narrators Are All the Rage

A new novel helps explain why so many storytellers enlist animal narrators to explore humanity.

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July 30, 2026

The Town That Wants a Data Center Next Door

Maine was about to ban data centers. Why did one town stop it?

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July 30, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, July 30, 2026: Across Land and Sea

After China and the United States, what developing country is the world’s third-largest importer of oil?

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July 30, 2026

What Abdul El-Sayed’s Election in Michigan Would Prove

He and his allies are betting that an obsessively anti-Zionist left-wing politics can win everywhere.

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July 30, 2026

The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs

Policies that gave addicts clean needles and places to use drugs were intended to reduce harm. They created a “zombie apocalypse.”

The Atlantic

July 29, 2026

Apple's New Upgrade Program Is a Trap

Apple’s rental program is a trap.

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July 29, 2026

Anthony Fauci's Embarrassing, Revealing Diary

An examination of confidential documentation reveals insights into high-level decision-making during the pandemic response. These private re...

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July 29, 2026

Anthony Fauci’s Silence

During a Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci faced intense questioning from Republican lawmakers regarding his role in pandemic response polic...

The Atlantic

July 29, 2026

Progressives See Their Next Trophy in Michigan

Michigan could give them their biggest prize yet.

The Atlantic

July 29, 2026

The Political Fight That Could Decide 2028

Jonathan Chait on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the attacks on Barack Obama’s legacy, and the Michigan Democratic Senate primary t...

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July 29, 2026

Photos: Kayaking in the Los Angeles River

Justin Sullivan, a photojournalist with Getty Images, recently spent time paddling down the Los Angeles River on a guided tour with George W...

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July 29, 2026

Why Kids Can’t Quit Roblox

The mechanics of many games on the platform are nearly identical to those of slot machines and sports-betting apps.

The Atlantic

July 29, 2026

Rural America’s Maternal-Health Crisis Is About to Get Much Worse

Care will be in shorter supply, travel distances will stretch farther, and high-risk situations will more likely result in tragedy.

The Atlantic

July 29, 2026

Atlantic Trivia, July 29, 2026: Contained Within

By one estimate, the federal Jones Act raises the cost of living by $1,800 a year for the average family in what U.S. state?

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July 29, 2026

The Great Chinese Oil Mystery

America’s greatest rival is single-handedly averting a global energy crisis. No one knows how the country is doing it—or why.

The Atlantic

July 29, 2026

The American Commentator Making Excuses for Iran

Max Blumenthal fits into a long, disreputable tradition.

The Atlantic

July 28, 2026

Trump Crashes Into Reality

The president is learning that limits to his power—and, soon, his relevancy—do exist.

The Atlantic

July 28, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s Last Laugh

The senator’s funeral featured foreign dignitaries, security lines, and a eulogy from the president whose approval he never stopped seeking.