The Atlantic

What Many Americans Misunderstand About Israel’s Unrest

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:23:17 +0200

Yair Rosenberg on how the country got to this moment, and what coverage of the issue can miss

Dungeons & Dragons and the Return of the Sincere Blockbuster

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:52:05 +0200

Finally, a fantasy film that’s not embarrassed of itself.

Why You Fell for the Fake Pope Coat

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:46:25 +0200

The pope didn’t actually wear that great jacket, but a lot of people were ready to believe he did.

To Understand Anti-vaxxers, Consider Aristotle

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:53:26 +0200

Science denialism reaches back centuries.

Hanna Rosin named host of The Atlantic’s weekly podcast, Radio Atlantic

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:09:14 +0200

Rosin formerly hosted NPR’s Invisibilia and led New York magazine’s audio unit

What American Liberals Can Learn From Israel’s Protests

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:55:56 +0200

Israeli demonstrators have worn the mantle of patriotism, and it’s worked.

ChatGPT Has Impostor Syndrome

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:12:46 +0200

AI doesn’t know its own strengths.

My 6-Year-Old Son Died. Then the Anti-vaxxers Found Out.

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:56:25 +0200

Opponents of COVID vaccines terrorize grieving families on social media.

A Classic American Car Is Having an Identity Crisis

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:01:56 +0200

Ford’s electric Mustang, the Mach-E, is attracting an unusual bunch of drivers—including me.

Seven Novels That Deserve a Better Reputation

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:01:56 +0200

Despite their initial mixed reviews, each of these titles is fascinating, complicated, and worth a try.

Trump Sings a Song of Sedition

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:42:00 +0200

The January 6 jail anthem was a shocking addition to his repertoire. But our national attention span is so short that we’ve already moved on.

Nine AI Chatbots You Can Play With Right Now

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:53:30 +0200

The best way to understand new technology is to experiment with it.

Netanyahu Flinched

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:29:28 +0200

The Israeli prime minister and his radical allies pushed the country to the brink—and inspired the greatest mass movement in its history.

The Dilemmas of Urban Life

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:57:56 +0200

“Pitting cities and suburbia against each other is a false choice,” one reader opines.

AI Is Exposing Who Really Has Power in Silicon Valley

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:24:59 +0200

The AI revolution is shifting the power balance in Silicon Valley even more toward those at the top.

Photos: Damage From the Tornado Outbreak in Mississippi

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:06:29 +0200

On Friday, March 24, devastating storms spawned high, straight-line winds and tornadoes across western Mississippi and Alabama, killing at least 25 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. On Sunday, President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for the state of Mississippi, providing federal assistance to some of the hardest-hit counties. Gathered here are images from the small town of Rolling Fork, which was struck by a huge EF4 tornado, where residents are working to recover what they can.

Working Parents Can’t Win in America

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:46:02 +0200

The U.S. requires parents to work in order to receive aid but does very little to enable parents to work—or workers to parent.

Dear Therapist: How Much Time Should I Give My Boyfriend to Decide About Marriage?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:08:16 +0200

We agreed to discuss it two years into dating, but I’m not sure he’s ready.

Plague Season

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:38:13 +0200

If the pandemic ought to have given us anything, it should have been a more universal empathy toward the condition of illness.

The Magic Kingdom of Ron DeSantis

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:01:56 +0200

My very British romp through America’s weirdest state