The Longevity Influencer Who Went Into ‘Withdrawal’ Without Jeffrey Epstein - The Atlantic
Peter Attia is all over the Epstein files.| The Atlantic
Donald Trump Has Built a Clicktatorship
Even the administration’s budget proposals read like Truth Social posts.| The Atlantic
The Mystery of Henry Fordham
How did my great-great-grandfather become a free man?| The Atlantic
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.| The Atlantic
The Problem With Using AI in Your Personal Life
Using LLMs to talk with your friends is efficient. It’s also bad etiquette.| The Atlantic
Countdown to an Arms Race
The last significant nuclear-arms-control treaty is about to expire, and Trump isn’t putting anything in its place.| The Atlantic
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.| The Atlantic
Today’s <em>Atlantic </em>Trivia: In What Book Does Eponine Die?
Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.| The Atlantic
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.| The Atlantic
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.| The Atlantic
The Secrets of Indigenous Art
Major exhibitions are upending the way people understand Native American and Aboriginal artists.| The Atlantic
A <em>Survivor</em> Contestant’s Empathetic Reality-TV Novel
Stephen Fishbach mines the drama of competition shows to write a cautionary tale about trying to edit down the mess of life.| The Atlantic
Stop Meeting Students Where They Are
What I learned when I finally started assigning the hard reading again.| The Atlantic
The Father-Daughter Divide
Why they crave closeness but struggle to connect| The Atlantic
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.| The Atlantic
How NGOs Took Over Government
Nonprofits can help deliver public services, but the Minnesota welfare scandal shows that this comes with serious risks.| The Atlantic
Do You Feel the AGI Yet?
According to some predictions, 2026 is the year that an all-powerful AI will arrive.| The Atlantic
The Big Message of the 2026 Grammys
Bad Bunny and many others used their time at this year’s ceremony to speak out against ICE.| The Atlantic
The Best Job Candidates Don't Always Have College Degrees - The Atlantic
Many companies find that skills-based pre-employment tests are better predictors of success on the job.| The Atlantic
Coretta Scott King and the Civil-Rights Era’s Hidden Women - The Atlantic
She was far more than her husband’s helpmate, but along with many other leaders of the era, her leadership was hidden in plain sight.| The Atlantic
A Surprisingly Humane <em>SNL</em> Sketch About Changing Your Mind
The standout performance last night was about a mom reconsidering her political views.| The Atlantic
Figure Skating Has Never Seen Anything Like Ilia Malinin - The Atlantic
Even before competing in his first Olympics, 21-year-old Ilia Malinin has transformed the sport of figure skating.| The Atlantic
The Storms That Teach What We Can Tolerate
The South knows warm-weather storms, but the cold has its own lessons.| The Atlantic
The Right-Wing Militia Leader Who Opposes ICE - The Atlantic
Ammon Bundy’s criticism of the Trump administration has left him out of step with his own community.| The Atlantic
Can Deadbots Make Grief Obsolete?
You can buy an AI version of your lost loved one. But should you?| The Atlantic
Trump's Obsession with Greenland may prove lethal
This morning, Denmark sent an advance military command to Greenland in preparation for sending yet more Danish forces to the island. Danish lawmakers told my colleague Isaac Stanley-Becker last week that the timing of this deployment is not a coincidence and represents an attempt to create a “credible deterrent” on the island—presumably to the Americans. This afternoon, the foreign ministers of both Denmark and Greenland met with Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State M...| Aram ZS | Digital Garden
‘Trust Has Been Breached’
The broken relationship between Minnesota and the federal government| The Atlantic
Trump’s Relationship With the Media
Panelists joined to discuss the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, and more.| The Atlantic
The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Flood the Earth. Can a 50-Mile Wall Stop It?
Scientists have long opposed polar geoengineering. Some now believe it will be necessary.| The Atlantic
A Delightfully Gruesome Take on ‘Eat the Rich’
Send Help gives its beleaguered office-worker protagonist a thirst for blood.| The Atlantic
The Upside of Not Fitting In
What if loneliness and self-doubt are the best way to grow?| The Atlantic
The Humiliation of Kristi Noem
President Trump doesn’t seem to fire people anymore, but he marginalizes them in subtler ways.| The Atlantic
The Iranian Hedgehog vs. the American Fox
The American and Iranian leaders are complete enigmas to each other—and the asymmetry in their beliefs is driving the crisis between their countries.| The Atlantic
Americans Love Their Neighbors
Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise.| The Atlantic
‘The Secret Fear of the Morally Depraved’
Adam Serwer, reporting from the streets of Minneapolis for The Atlantic, “Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong” (gift link):| Daring Fireball
If You Tax Them, Will They Leave? - The Atlantic
A California wealth-tax proposal makes a high-stakes bet on billionaire psychology.| The Atlantic
George Saunders's Moral Novel, 'Vigil' - The Atlantic
The author’s work makes an excellent case that literature can explore virtue—even if his latest novel reveals its pitfalls.| The Atlantic
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong - The Atlantic
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.| The Atlantic
The Future of Twitter as a Global Town Square - The Atlantic
The social network once aspired to be a “global town square.” Is that goal still attainable?| The Atlantic
The Strongest Evidence Yet That an Animal Started the Pandemic - The Atlantic
A new analysis of genetic samples from China appears to link the pandemic’s origin to raccoon dogs.| The Atlantic
The Pandemic Is Resetting Casual Friendships - The Atlantic
There’s a reason you miss the people you didn’t even know that well.| The Atlantic
Policing in the Age of Open Carry - The Atlantic
America’s most fundamental values are at risk.| The Atlantic
Trump’s Head-Scratching Turn Toward China - The Atlantic
The president’s very personal approach to diplomacy poses real threats to American security.| The Atlantic
The Minneapolis Uprising - The Atlantic
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.| The Atlantic
California’s Math Misadventure Is About to Go National - The Atlantic
The fight over math in the Golden State’s public schools is likely to spread across the country.| The Atlantic
Another Death in Minneapolis - The Atlantic
After killing another American, federal officials again offer an explanation that appears to be directly contradicted by available evidence.| The Atlantic
Yes, It’s Fascism - The Atlantic
Until recently, I thought it a term best avoided. But now, the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.| The Atlantic
International Law Is Holding Democracies Back - The Atlantic
The United States should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war.| The Atlantic
From ‘I’m Not Mad at You’ to Deadly Shots in Seconds - The Atlantic
Frazzled agents, quick triggers, and a motor-powered protest movement are creating a uniquely dangerous moment on U.S. streets.| The Atlantic
Pete Hegseth Should Stay Out of Minneapolis - The Atlantic
By inserting himself into the situation in Minnesota, the secretary of defense is only making things worse.| The Atlantic
No Freedom Without the Second Amendment - The Atlantic
The federal killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse should worry every American.| The Atlantic
Maxwell Frost: ‘It’s a Really Scary Time’ - The Atlantic
Representative Maxwell Frost says he was assaulted by a man who yelled, “We are going to deport you and your kind.”| The Atlantic
Is College Really Harder to Get Into Than It Used To Be? - The Atlantic
"The myth of selectivity, that college admissions gets harder with each passing year, is both true and untrue."| The Atlantic
Grade Inflation in Suburban Schools Hurts Poor Kids - The Atlantic
Middle-class high-schoolers aren’t getting any smarter, but their GPAs are rising—and that’s pushing their poor peers further behind.| The Atlantic
The Unforeseen Consequences of Ban the Box Initiatives - The Atlantic
A new paper finds that so-called “ban-the-box” policies, which prevent employers’ from seeing job applicants’ criminal histories, has unintended consequences.| The Atlantic
The Truth About ICE’s Recruiting Push - The Atlantic
Trump officials are touting 12,000 new hires in four months. Getting them onto U.S. streets may take longer.| The Atlantic
The Rise of the Tech Hamiltonians - The Atlantic
The political coalition that has formed under Trump’s banner has the potential to reshape American politics.| The Atlantic
The Cost of Trump’s Crusade for Greenland - The Atlantic
How Europe got Trump to cave on Greenland| The Atlantic
Dark Social: We Have the Whole History of the Web Wrong - The Atlantic
The biggest chunk of social traffic to websites comes from outside the official social networks like Facebook and Twitter.| The Atlantic
America Needs a Mass Movement—Now - The Atlantic
Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.| The Atlantic
Trump Is Using the National Guard as Bait - The Atlantic
Don’t give him the pretext he wants.| The Atlantic
Autocracy in America: Defund Science - The Atlantic
It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.| The Atlantic
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s - The Atlantic
The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else.| The Atlantic
Everything Reacting to Everything, All at Once - The Atlantic
Why the Trump administration is posting messages like “THIS IS OUR HEMISPHERE” after the attack on Venezuela| The Atlantic
The Trump Administration Is Publishing a Stream of Nazi Propaganda - The Atlantic
Government social-media managers have transformed official feeds| The Atlantic
How to Tell If Your President Is a Dictator - The Atlantic
A year into Donald Trump’s second term, labeling his governing style remains an elusive goal.| The Atlantic
Why So Many Writers Are Athletes - The Atlantic
Exercise acts as an extra twist to open the tap of creativity.| The Atlantic
Doomsday-Prepping for Trump’s Third Term - The Atlantic
Dmitri Mehlhorn has created a fictional world to game out constitutional collapse.| The Atlantic
The Psychology of Zoom Fatigue - The Atlantic
Videochatting may be convenient, but it will never make us as happy as real human interaction.| The Atlantic
Davos Man May Burn the Whole Thing Down - The Atlantic
Trump threatens to sever the U.S.-European alliance over Greenland.| The Atlantic
Denmark’s Army Chief Says He’s Ready to Defend Greenland - The Atlantic
Danish forces are moving to the island to show NATO—and Trump—that they’re serious about security.| The Atlantic
America’s Crimea - The Atlantic
Moscow lets it be known how it feels about Trump’s threats against Denmark.| The Atlantic
Scenes from Trump's National Guard Deployment to D.C. - The Atlantic
Their presence has terrified some, relieved others, and left even the troops themselves confused.| The Atlantic
Why They Mask - The Atlantic
Veteran ICE officers know face coverings are a bad look. But they’re not coming off anytime soon.| The Atlantic
Trump’s Gross Misuse of the National Guard - The Atlantic
The 1992 deployment in Los Angeles proved that troops operate best on the streets when the state is in charge.| The Atlantic
Trump Can Prosecute Anyone Now - The Atlantic
The Department of Justice is his personal law firm.| The Atlantic
The Negro Is Your Brother - The Atlantic
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The End of the Underdog in College Football - The Atlantic
In 2026, the best teams are no miracle.| The Atlantic
Coming Soon: A New Season of ‘Autocracy in America’ - The Atlantic
Defenders of the free world can no longer take their liberties for granted.| The Atlantic
New York Mayor John Lindsay. Remember Him? - The Atlantic
A new exhibition, book, and documentary examine the politician's legacy—and reveal how much has changed since the 1960s| The Atlantic
America Has No Rules for Treating Adults With ADHD - The Atlantic
The Adderall shortage exposed a troubling gap in how doctors care for the disorder.| The Atlantic
The Birth of the New American Aristocracy - The Atlantic
The gilded future of the top 10 percent—and the end of opportunity for everyone else| The Atlantic
Why Kobe Mourning Is So Intense - The Atlantic
His flaws and failures as a player were both real and inextricable from his inspiring achievements.| The Atlantic
How An Epilepsy Treatment Shaped Our Understanding of Consciousness - The Atlantic
How a radical epilepsy treatment in the early 20th century paved the way for modern-day understandings of perception, consciousness, and the self| The Atlantic
Trump’s Epstein Denials Are Ever So Slightly Unconvincing - The Atlantic
The president is not behaving like an innocent man with nothing to hide.| The Atlantic
Virginia Giuffre’s Family Was Shocked That Trump Described Her as ‘Stolen’ - The Atlantic
The siblings of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers wonder what the president knows.| The Atlantic
When Harry Reid Went Nuclear - The Atlantic
Why the former Senate majority leader decided to end the filibuster.| The Atlantic
What It Means To Be Spiritual But Not Religious - The Atlantic
One in five Americans reject organized religion, but maintain some kind of faith.| The Atlantic
What Happened When Hitler Took On Germany’s Central Banker
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How Richard Spencer Became an Icon for White Supremacists - The Atlantic
Before he was an icon for white supremacists, he sat next to me in chemistry lab.| The Atlantic
Richard Hanania and the Allure of Racist Pseudoscience - The Atlantic
The pseudoscience of race provides both a justification of hierarchies and an enemy to rail against.| The Atlantic
Richard Hanania’s 'The Origins of Woke' Is a Gateway Drug for Extremism - The Atlantic
Richard Hanania’s new book is a Trojan horse for white supremacy.| The Atlantic
Why Conservatives Invented a ‘Right to Post’ - The Atlantic
You have a right to free speech as long as you are saying what conservatives want you to say.| The Atlantic
Elon Musk Is Right About Free Speech on Twitter - The Atlantic
A long history of free-speech jurisprudence backs him up.| The Atlantic
Why Are American Colleges Obsessed With 'Leadership'? - The Atlantic
What's wrong with being a follower? Or a lone wolf?| The Atlantic