admin The Difficult People We Cannot Escape
Researchers have a name for the relationships that drain us.
The Conversions of J. D. Vance
Politically and spiritually, the vice president has been on a journey.
In Hollywood, Mergers Are Just a Band-Aid
Regardless of what happens between Warner Bros. and Paramount, the film industry “is still in trouble,” a historian says.
The Unpopular Truth About World Cup Ticket Prices
When seats cost too little, ticket speculators reap the benefits.
A Night of Dominance and Submission
By staging a mixed-martial-arts melee on the White House lawn, the president expressed the essence of his worldview.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s American Horror Story
The author wrote a tale that challenged the nation’s founding myths. Then it disappeared.
Atlantic Trivia: Marriage, That Blessed Arrangement
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
What AI’s Style Tells Us About It
The rise of machine writing is a great opportunity for literature.
My Descent Into Mah-Jongg
The game seems to be everywhere, all at once.
And Now a Few Words From Our Former Presidents on UFC 250
What would Thomas Jefferson say?