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June 15, 2025

Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.

As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday fo...

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June 15, 2025

Fathers Don’t Just Protect—They Prepare

My grandfather helped his family survive in Nazi-occupied Austria. What his story taught me about fatherhood.

The Atlantic

June 15, 2025

Photos: “No Kings” Protests Across America

Yesterday, according to estimates by event organizers, millions marched in protest against the Trump administration, including its recent co...

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June 15, 2025

When Mick Jagger Met the King of Zydeco

Clifton Chenier pioneered a new kind of blues—and changed rock history, too.

The Atlantic

June 15, 2025

Being a Dad Is About More Than Being Around

As I reflect on my own failings as a dad, what I hope I offered most is not memories but a model for living.

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

In Minnesota, America’s Luck Ran Out

The United States is a fraying society, torn apart by polarization, intense disagreement, and ratcheting extremism.

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June 14, 2025

Gavin Newsom on the Week That Changed Everything

“Sunday, I woke up a different guy.”

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June 14, 2025

Trump Says He Decides What ‘America First’ Means

The president told me he was optimistic about ending foreign wars—then he ended our conversation to take a call from Putin.

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June 14, 2025

The Senator Who Failed America on Vaccines

Bill Cassidy blew it.

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June 14, 2025

A Test of Presidential Powers

Panelists discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran—and the rejection of Trump’s dealmaking efforts.

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

The Challenges and Opportunities of Midlife

How does a person manage change when it comes for them?

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

Another Side of Modern Fatherhood

We hear a lot about how men are struggling, toxic, or both. Dr. Becky begs to differ.

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

The World’s Hardest Bluffing Game

Why are some Iraqis so good at figuring out when a person is lying?

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

The Shame of Trump’s Parade

Today’s events are another step in an ongoing effort to turn the U.S. military into a partisan—and personal—instrument of the president.

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June 14, 2025

Trump Has Turned Deportations Into a Spectacle

The White House’s callous tactics are warping perceptions of reality.

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

No More Student Visas? No Problem.

Beijing has reasons to want its top students to stay home.

The Atlantic

June 14, 2025

A Very Different Anniversary Celebration

On the day of Donald Trump’s military parade, Europeans are commemorating 40 years of borderless travel on the continent.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

The L.A. Distortion Effect

Yet again, I’m running out of ways to explain how bad this is.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

How Israel Executed Its Surprise Assault on Iran

Advanced espionage techniques made the most of Iranian vulnerabilities, but Israel’s ultimate aims may still be out of reach.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

The Condemnations of Israel Are Half-Hearted

Diplomacy often takes the form of staged meetings and statements whose plain meanings differ from what the country’s leaders actually feel....

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June 13, 2025

The War Israel Was Ready to Fight

The strategy that led to the October 7 disaster is the same one fueling Israel’s current successes.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

What Trump Knew About the Attack Against Iran

The president had asked Israel to hold off. Now he’s scrambling to make a deal that some of his advisers say is hopeless.

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June 13, 2025

The Most Extreme Voice on RFK Jr.’s New Vaccine Committee

Robert Malone, who believes the U.S. government has “reality-bending information-control capabilities,” will guide the future of American me...

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June 13, 2025

Hollywood Is Hiding Behind Live-Action Remakes

The remakes of “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Lilo & Stitch” have arrived before anyone can miss the originals yet.

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June 13, 2025

Handcuffing a U.S. Senator is a Warning

The treatment of Alex Padilla is part of a pattern of harassing Donald Trump’s opposition.

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June 13, 2025

The Benefits of Refusing

Melissa Febos’s The Dry Season made me wonder what narrow portals I’m looking through in my life, and what I might see if I turn away from t...

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June 13, 2025

October 7 Changed Israel’s Calculus

Four key changes influenced the timing of the attacks on Iran.

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June 13, 2025

Saying ‘Bye Bye’ to Trump’s Least Favorite Words

How Kim Gordon turned a song about her packing list into a protest anthem.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

So, What Did I Miss?

“How much can possibly happen when I’m on parental leave?” I said five months ago.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

America’s 250th Birthday Party, Brought to You by MAGA

A Fox News alum in his mid-20s is in charge of planning the celebration.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

Seven Books for People Figuring Out Their Next Move

These titles are great tools for anyone trying to navigate new opportunities, new places, or new phases of life.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

How Democratic Disagreement Helped Elect Donald Trump

One democratic candidate, two presidential campaigns.

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June 13, 2025

The Settlers With Their Sights on Gaza

A hard-line Israeli movement, featured in a new BBC documentary, expects to benefit from the current war—and meets no resistance from the U....

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June 13, 2025

The Real Problem with Trump’s Parade

The military may start to see itself differently.

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June 13, 2025

Photos of the Week: Treetop Walk, Camel Bath, Moose Move

Protests against federal immigration operations in California, a Catholic pilgrimage in Spain, a lawn-mower race in France, a rescue operati...

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June 13, 2025

Aging in America Is About to Get Worse

After a lifetime of good fortune, Baby Boomers have become vulnerable at exactly the wrong moment.

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June 13, 2025

The Newspaper That Hired ChatGPT

Il Foglio editor Claudio Cerasa believes the chatbot should be treated like a colleague.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

Why Israel Struck Now

As Iran's deterrence eroded, the risks of conflict climbed.

The Atlantic

June 13, 2025

Israel’s Bold, Risky Attack

The Israeli campaign may be necessary, but preventive wars carry great moral and practical risks.

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

The True Beginning of America’s Anti-Vaccine Era

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is barely pretending anymore.

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June 12, 2025

Why Won’t the Pentagon Own Up to Trump’s Latest Move?

The administration is oddly bashful about its most recent attempt to campaign against symbols of “wokeness.”

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

What Trump Missed at the Kennedy Center

The president may love Les Mis—but he completely misunderstands it.

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

The Best Wellness Advice Has Always Been Free

Take a 19th-century writer’s word for it.

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

Brian Wilson’s World of Sound

Music wouldn’t be the same without the Beach Boys founder. That’s not an overstatement.

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

New York Is Not a Democracy

Could ranked-choice voting help Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo?

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

Embrace the Spirit of Experimentation

Adversity is not the time for a “flight to safety.” Be bold and try something new.

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

Elon and the Genius Trap

The best explanation for what went wrong

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June 12, 2025

The Appeal of Stephen King’s Softer Side

The Life of Chuck is a rare kind of adaptation of the author’s work: a feel-good movie.

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June 12, 2025

The Supreme Court’s Inconsistency Is Very Revealing

Justices are supposed to apply principles evenly.

The Atlantic

June 12, 2025

Miley Cyrus, Addison Rae, and the Point of Pop Music

Can music made for the masses be too good?