Trump Owes Americans a Better Explanation About Iran
admin Two more Americans have died. Meanwhile, the president’s rationale for war keeps changing.
July 2026
Movies and the Attention Span
As young people struggle to sit through even an hour of a film, modern blockbusters are getting longer.
What Trump’s Speech Could Mean For Future Elections
Panelists joined to discuss the president’s address, and more.
The U.S. is Blowing Billions on the Wrong Weapons
The future of warfare is drones, clearly.
Dua Lipa’s Freedom-to-Read Crusade
The pop star’s latest literary cause is good PR—and a complicated topic.
How to Watch Lionel Messi
Look at him when he doesn’t have the ball.
Silicon Valley Has Lost Its Biggest Advantage
In the data-center age, the business of tech companies is more like oil-refining than coding.
When Did Sports Get So Loud?
Athletes have become influencers. In-game production has become “storytelling.” And everything has gotten very, very stimulating.
A Perfectly Crude Solution to America’s Housing Shortage
If you can’t beat the NIMBYs, pay ’em.
Trump Has Only Terrible Choices With Iran
Some involve accepting Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz. The rest call for escalation.