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Why the Worst Get on Top
Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte for acting director of National Intelligence is both terrifying and predictable.
How Raphael Made It All Look So Easy
A Met exhibition devoted to the Renaissance painter shows the artist letting loose.
How Much of Data-Center Activism Is Really AI Slop?
Anti-AI sentiment is genuine, but its online expression looks stranger and stranger.
The Art of the Joyful Tearjerker
A new novel by the <em>Hamnet</em> author Maggie O’Farrell showcases her genius for infusing painful stories with flashes of pure…
What Dogs See
To understand a painting, look for the canine.
There Is Already a Word for the Deep Moral Failures of AI
It’s <em>sin</em>.
The Strange Appeal of the Solitude Influencer
Some of them say they have no friends—and they love it.
Democrats Must Learn to Talk Sports
<span>Politicians need as much attention as possible, as frequently as possible, while seeming as relatable as possible. A cheat code…
That’s Enough, Euphoria
In its final episode, the series gave in to its worst impulses while trying to sell a poignant message.