admin Generative AI Is an Engineering Disaster
A shockingly inefficient trillion-dollar project
Ferris Bueller, Influencer
The film bearing his name, which just turned 40, isn’t only a teen comedy. It’s also a timeless portrait of…
Punctuation: A Generational Divide
Can parents ever learn to text like their kids? Should they even try?
The See-No-Evil Supreme Court
The majority refuses to see evidence of racism.
The System for Addressing Gambling Harm Is Broken
Readers respond to our April 2026 cover story and more.
Atlantic Trivia: Roman Holiday
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
Trump’s Anti-Growth Agenda
When a superpower’s economy lags, hegemony becomes unsustainable.
Todd Blanche’s War Against Journalism
As the acting attorney general prepares for confirmation hearings, his DOJ is showcasing its willingness to intimidate reporters whose revelations…
How Lindsey Graham Persuaded Trump to Attack Iran
The senator was a GOP throwback in an age of isolationism.
Winners of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year
A collection of winners and selected images from the competition’s “Top 101” grouping, chosen from more than 1,500 entries by…