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February 5, 2026

The Trump Administration’s War on Data

A series of recent steps have erased the shared facts that help uphold democracy.

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February 5, 2026

Should You Buy a Newspaper or a Yacht?

Advice for Jeff Bezos

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February 5, 2026

You’ve Never Seen Super Bowl Betting Like This Before

Prediction markets are turbocharging America’s obsession with sports gambling.

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February 5, 2026

Ballet’s New Iron Curtain

The loss of Russia and America’s cultural exchange is a loss for art everywhere.

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February 5, 2026

All My Ex–Democratic Saviors Live in Texas

Once again, the party’s statewide candidates seem to have grander ambitions than victory.

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February 5, 2026

Winners of the 2025 Close-Up Photographer of the Year

The competition celebrates photographers who reveal the hidden world through “macro, micro and close-up imagery.”

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February 5, 2026

The Relentless Andrew Yang

He loves to solve problems. But what if politics isn’t about solving problems?

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February 5, 2026

The Coach Making Pro Football Fun

Players love Mike Vrabel’s style. The Super Bowl will be its ultimate test.

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February 5, 2026

‘Fallout’ Gives the Western a Much-Needed Reinvention

“Fallout” tests the endurance of the Western by reimagining it entirely.

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February 5, 2026

How Jeff Bezos Broke The Washington Post

The paper of record for the nation’s capital cut a third of its staff this week. It didn’t have to be like this.

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February 5, 2026

America’s Future With Measles Is Hanging in the Balance

How many deaths might tip vaccination rates back upwards?

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February 5, 2026

The Intellectual Edgelords of the GOP

The mainstreaming of transgressive ideas is the culmination of a yearslong conservative project.

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February 5, 2026

The Sports Section With Swagger

My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.

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February 4, 2026

Why Trump Wants a Weaker Dollar

The approach could boost the economy—unless the president’s policies get in his own way.

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February 4, 2026

It Was Too Easy for Eileen Mihich to Kill Herself

Her case should disturb both advocates and opponents of medically assisted suicide.

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February 4, 2026

The Chaotic Future of the Internet Might Look Like Moltbook

AI agents are here, and they’re posting.

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February 4, 2026

Catherine O'Hara: The Queen of Mockumentaries

Catherine O’Hara brought humanity to over-the-top characters—and managed to wink at the audience in the process.

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February 4, 2026

How to Actually Reform ICE

Accountability, transparency, and trust must be centerpieces of “New ICE.”

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February 4, 2026

What the Kennedy Center Closure Really Means for Art

The closure of the Kennedy Center imperils a core American belief: that democracy and the arts are deeply intertwined.

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February 4, 2026

America’s Cows Are Making Too Much Butterfat

A dramatic increase in the fat content of milk is causing pains in the dairy industry.

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February 4, 2026

People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

Organizers of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest are inviting the public to vote for their favorite images from this year’s compe...

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February 4, 2026

The Second Death of Charlie Kirk

The activist’s assassination unleashed an anti-Semitism that is pulling the Trump coalition apart.

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February 4, 2026

The Murder of The Washington Post

Today’s layoffs are the latest attempt to kill what makes the paper special.

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February 4, 2026

Give Your Kid the Gift of Failure

Early exposure to setbacks can help children confront later disappointments without falling apart.

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February 4, 2026

The Unsettling Rise of AI Real-Estate Slop

Generated images for listings are disturbing—and not just because they can feel like a scam.

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February 4, 2026

Why This Shutdown Is Different

Now come negotiations over the administration’s immigration crackdown.

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February 3, 2026

Trump’s New Threats to American Elections

The reasons to worry about election integrity are becoming more urgent.

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February 3, 2026

Oh, Look, Some More Renovation Projects for Donald Trump!

Is any building safe?

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February 3, 2026

Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things

Republicans are worried about the midterm election, but the president doesn’t seem to be.

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February 3, 2026

This Is What Putin Thinks of Trump’s Peace Talks

President Trump asked Putin to hold off attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which has been gripped by bitter cold. Putin showed his...

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February 3, 2026

The Logical End Point of ‘America First’ Foreign Aid

Under Trump, foreign aid is no longer an ideal. It’s just a deal.

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February 3, 2026

Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas in Florida

As near-freezing temperatures reach southern Florida, green iguanas are dropping from the trees, unable to handle the chill. Trappers have b...

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February 3, 2026

Trump’s Crypto Defenses Aren’t Reassuring

An Abu Dhabi royal seems to have gotten what he paid for, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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February 3, 2026

Welcome to the Clicktatorship

In the Trump administration, even budget proposals read like Truth Social posts.

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February 3, 2026

How I Traced My Ancestor’s Journey From Slavery to Freedom

America erased the histories of Black men like Henry Fordham, my great-great-grandfather. I was determined to find out the truth.

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February 3, 2026

Seven Books to Read When You Have No Time to Read

These titles are worth picking up, even if you have only a moment to spare.

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February 3, 2026

The Etiquette of AI in the Group Chat

The tech can make things more efficient, but at what cost?

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February 3, 2026

The End of the Nuclear-Arms-Control Era

The last significant treaty is about to expire, and Trump isn’t putting anything in its place.

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February 3, 2026

Peter Attia’s Fall

The longevity influencer appears throughout the Epstein files, including in an email saying that he goes “into JE withdrawal when I don’t se...

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February 2, 2026

Trump made a bad bet on the Kennedy Center

The president’s temporary closure of the institution is an acknowledgement that his initial makeover strategy was a failure.

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February 2, 2026

Today's Atlantic Trivia Questions and Answers, Week 16

Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.

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February 2, 2026

​​​​​​​The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks

Face-coverings may work less to protect federal agents from danger than to make it easier for them to do unconstitutional things.

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February 2, 2026

A Social-Media Ban Really Could Do a Lot of Good

Australia’s experiment is the first of its kind, but the evidence from alcohol, drug, and other bans is promising.

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February 2, 2026

The Indigenous-Art Moment

Major exhibitions are upending the way people understand Native American and Aboriginal artists.

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February 2, 2026

A 'Survivor' Contestant’s Empathetic Reality-TV Novel

Escape!, by Stephen Fishbach, a former Survivor contestant, is a cautionary tale about trying to shape life into a tidy story.

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February 2, 2026

C’mon, Professors, Assign the Hard Reading

College kids aren’t reading novels—but that’s because not enough teachers are asking them to.

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February 2, 2026

The Defense Secretary’s Dreadful Defense of ICE

Pete Hegseth’s response to the killing of Alex Pretti tells you all you need to know.

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February 2, 2026

How NGOs Took Over Government

Nonprofits can help deliver public services, but the Minnesota welfare scandal shows that this comes with serious risks.

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February 2, 2026

Do You Feel the AGI Yet?

According to some predictions, 2026 is the year that an all-powerful AI will arrive.

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February 2, 2026

Bad Bunny’s All-American Grammys

The singer was among a raft of stars who spoke out on behalf of immigrants and against ICE at this year’s ceremony.