Today, Explained

One billion humanoid robots

Is Venezuela better now?

RIP Spirit Airlines

The Supreme Court's gerrymaxxing

The cost of “I do”

Grading America's first 250 years

The burnout economy

Modern burnout has birthed a lucrative industry of niche solutions, ranging from executive function coaching to luxury sleep tourism. Executive function coaches assist white-collar professionals in managing cognitive overload and the shame cycle associated with productivity, yet these services often function as tempora...

The Michael Jackson "biopic"

China is winning the Iran war

“Staged”

Who's afraid of teen takeovers?

Teen takeovers, where large groups of adolescents congregate in urban centers via social media coordination, present a complex challenge for city officials balancing public safety with youth engagement. While these gatherings often aim to provide social outlets for teenagers, they frequently escalate into violence, pro...

Burnout sandwich

This Senator has an Eric Swalwell problem

“Having kids was a mistake”

Parental regret stems from a combination of societal pressure, the isolation of the modern nuclear family, and the intense, unsustainable expectations of contemporary child-rearing. Bindu Bansinath, a writer at The Cut, highlights how many parents feel trapped by the taboo nature of these feelings, particularly during ...

When your college closes

100 days of Mayor Mamdani

TMZ Goes to Washington

The case for holy war

How to fight burnout

Why both sides fail on immigration