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Being alive at all is the most extraordinary stroke of good luck any of us will ever experience.
Atlantic Trivia: Opera and the Atmosphere
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
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…