The New Yorker - 2026.06.05. 12:00
The Changing Face of “Authenticity” in Politics
What Graham Platner’s scandal-plagued Senate run says about a tired cliché.
The Changing Face of “Authenticity” in Politics
What Graham Platner’s scandal-plagued Senate run says about a tired cliché.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.05. 12:00
Cowboy Heaven, in MOMA’s Westerns Series
Also: the third-wave emo of Jimmy Eat World, Jean Genet’s “The Maids” TikTokified, Rachel Syme’s shoe of the summer, and more.
Cowboy Heaven, in MOMA’s Westerns Series
Also: the third-wave emo of Jimmy Eat World, Jean Genet’s “The Maids” TikTokified, Rachel Syme’s shoe of the summer, and more.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 16:45
The Iran War and the End of the “Middle East”
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are reshaping the region—just not as they imagined.
The Iran War and the End of the “Middle East”
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are reshaping the region—just not as they imagined.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 16:22
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, June 4th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, June 4th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 12:00
The Meta-Gay Antics of “Can I Be Frank?” and the “Heated Rivalry” Musical
Emily Nussbaum reviews Morgan Bassichis’s “Can I Be Frank?” and Dylan MarcAurele’s “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical,” in which gay fandom generates funny and moving new material.
The Meta-Gay Antics of “Can I Be Frank?” and the “Heated Rivalry” Musical
Emily Nussbaum reviews Morgan Bassichis’s “Can I Be Frank?” and Dylan MarcAurele’s “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical,” in which gay fandom generates funny and moving new material.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 12:00
I Need a Critic: June, 2026, Edition
The hosts recommend art works about entering a new phase of life, what to read while serving in the military, and the best songs for lulling a baby to sleep.
I Need a Critic: June, 2026, Edition
The hosts recommend art works about entering a new phase of life, what to read while serving in the military, and the best songs for lulling a baby to sleep.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 12:00
New Reading Series We Are Strongly Considering Hosting
The easiest way to inform people that you are literary is by hosting a reading series. You’ll want yours to have a catchy premise.
New Reading Series We Are Strongly Considering Hosting
The easiest way to inform people that you are literary is by hosting a reading series. You’ll want yours to have a catchy premise.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 12:00
A Stunning New LACMA Descends Upon a City in Crisis
Peter Zumthor’s building recalls a spaceship loaded with several thousand artifacts of life on Earth, ready to leave this planet behind.
A Stunning New LACMA Descends Upon a City in Crisis
Peter Zumthor’s building recalls a spaceship loaded with several thousand artifacts of life on Earth, ready to leave this planet behind.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 12:00
Even Basketball Players Lie About Their Height
From guys trying to make it past women’s six-foot filter on dating apps to basketball players hoping to get drafted, men continue to exaggerate how tall they are.
Even Basketball Players Lie About Their Height
From guys trying to make it past women’s six-foot filter on dating apps to basketball players hoping to get drafted, men continue to exaggerate how tall they are.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.04. 12:00
Peru’s Politics Are a Disaster, but Does It Matter?
A runoff election, on June 7th, will decide which of two candidates—down from thirty-six, in the first round of voting—becomes the next Peruvian President. The economy may not notice.
Peru’s Politics Are a Disaster, but Does It Matter?
A runoff election, on June 7th, will decide which of two candidates—down from thirty-six, in the first round of voting—becomes the next Peruvian President. The economy may not notice.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 18:25
The Absurd Virtual Spectacle of Trump’s D.C.
I recently moved away from Washington, but there’s no way to escape propagandistic imagery of the President’s urban vanity projects.
The Absurd Virtual Spectacle of Trump’s D.C.
I recently moved away from Washington, but there’s no way to escape propagandistic imagery of the President’s urban vanity projects.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 18:08
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, June 3rd
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, June 3rd
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 17:45
When Dance in New York Took Center Stage
A new history explores how the city’s commingling of popular forms and artistic experimentation shaped dance in the twentieth century.
When Dance in New York Took Center Stage
A new history explores how the city’s commingling of popular forms and artistic experimentation shaped dance in the twentieth century.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 17:00
The Best Books of 2026 So Far
Our editors and critics review notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
The Best Books of 2026 So Far
Our editors and critics review notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 15:17
How Pakistan Is Using the Iran War to Reinvent Itself
The country’s emergence as an unlikely mediator between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic illustrates how diplomacy has become more personal and transactional under President Donald Trump.
How Pakistan Is Using the Iran War to Reinvent Itself
The country’s emergence as an unlikely mediator between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic illustrates how diplomacy has become more personal and transactional under President Donald Trump.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 14:28
Iowa Primary-Election Results: Trump-Backed Candidate Loses in the Race for Governor
Zach Lahn defeated Randy Feenstra in the G.O.P. gubernatorial contest; Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson will face off in the race to replace the Republican senator Joni Ernst.
Iowa Primary-Election Results: Trump-Backed Candidate Loses in the Race for Governor
Zach Lahn defeated Randy Feenstra in the G.O.P. gubernatorial contest; Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson will face off in the race to replace the Republican senator Joni Ernst.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 12:00
Emotional-Labor Laws
If you are serving as your friend/parent/boss/partner’s unpaid therapist because they refuse to get a licensed one, you are entitled to invoice them.
Emotional-Labor Laws
If you are serving as your friend/parent/boss/partner’s unpaid therapist because they refuse to get a licensed one, you are entitled to invoice them.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.03. 12:00
A World Cup Final and a Teen’s Quest for Belonging in “Amarela”
For the girl at the center of André Hayato Saito’s short film, the 1998 World Cup final between France and Brazil is a moment of reckoning.
A World Cup Final and a Teen’s Quest for Belonging in “Amarela”
For the girl at the center of André Hayato Saito’s short film, the 1998 World Cup final between France and Brazil is a moment of reckoning.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.02. 21:00
Lessons from Fandom, as the New York Knicks Face the San Antonio Spurs
Grown men weep, on the way to the N.B.A. Finals.
Lessons from Fandom, as the New York Knicks Face the San Antonio Spurs
Grown men weep, on the way to the N.B.A. Finals.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.02. 19:48
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, June 2nd
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, June 2nd
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.02. 12:00
Can A.I. Produce Writing That We Actually Want to Read?
I recently created a simple test, which convinced me that the answer is no.
Can A.I. Produce Writing That We Actually Want to Read?
I recently created a simple test, which convinced me that the answer is no.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.02. 12:00
California Primary-Election Map: Live Results
Tight races in jungle primaries for governor and mayor of Los Angeles feature well-known Democrats, such as Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, and Karen Bass.
California Primary-Election Map: Live Results
Tight races in jungle primaries for governor and mayor of Los Angeles feature well-known Democrats, such as Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, and Karen Bass.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.02. 12:00
My A.I. Boyfriend Won’t Let Me Watch Women’s Basketball
I think Cryson’s W.N.B.A. hatred is just a glitch, but what an annoying glitch!
My A.I. Boyfriend Won’t Let Me Watch Women’s Basketball
I think Cryson’s W.N.B.A. hatred is just a glitch, but what an annoying glitch!
The New Yorker - 2026.06.02. 12:00
Introducing Catalogues, a New Game for People Who Love Lists
Every day, order a set of items based on a hidden theme.
Introducing Catalogues, a New Game for People Who Love Lists
Every day, order a set of items based on a hidden theme.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 22:34
The Heretical Energy of “Is God Is”
Aleshea Harris takes the religious undercurrents of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” and dirties them, wisely, in her new revenge thriller.
The Heretical Energy of “Is God Is”
Aleshea Harris takes the religious undercurrents of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” and dirties them, wisely, in her new revenge thriller.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 18:52
Daily Cartoon: Monday, June 1st
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Monday, June 1st
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Love Omen
I was panicking a bit, thinking of a career, thinking that I should probably get one.
Love Omen
I was panicking a bit, thinking of a career, thinking that I should probably get one.
Felirati - 2026.06.01. 12:00
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“Mirage,” by Arthur Sze
“In this world of endless disjunctions and conjunctions, / you struggle to parse the zigzag flight of a butterfly.”
“Mirage,” by Arthur Sze
“In this world of endless disjunctions and conjunctions, / you struggle to parse the zigzag flight of a butterfly.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Forward Into Foreignness
That’s how we did things in my family. Tabbouleh, hurling, helva, “Inshallah,” “godverdomme”—all of it was our culture.
Forward Into Foreignness
That’s how we did things in my family. Tabbouleh, hurling, helva, “Inshallah,” “godverdomme”—all of it was our culture.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
The Tally
Honesty may be a one-sided contract with the world, but it is the only side that we can control.
The Tally
Honesty may be a one-sided contract with the world, but it is the only side that we can control.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Dusty Baker Plays the Long Game
In his lifetime, the M.L.B. manager has won multiple World Series, shared a joint with Jimi Hendrix, and co-invented the high five. Will he add Hall of Famer to the mix?
Dusty Baker Plays the Long Game
In his lifetime, the M.L.B. manager has won multiple World Series, shared a joint with Jimi Hendrix, and co-invented the high five. Will he add Hall of Famer to the mix?
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
The Happy Ending Romeo and Juliet Didn’t Get
This year’s Shakespeare in the Park production puts the star-crossed lovers on the U.S.-Mexico border. And there’s another twist—each performance ends with a real-life wedding.
The Happy Ending Romeo and Juliet Didn’t Get
This year’s Shakespeare in the Park production puts the star-crossed lovers on the U.S.-Mexico border. And there’s another twist—each performance ends with a real-life wedding.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“Love and Death in the American Novel,” Reviewed
For the critic Leslie Fiedler, the country’s best and worst fiction was shaped by visions of escape from society—and therefore from maturity.
“Love and Death in the American Novel,” Reviewed
For the critic Leslie Fiedler, the country’s best and worst fiction was shaped by visions of escape from society—and therefore from maturity.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Annie Ernaux on Childish Cruelty
The author discusses her story “Stories.”
Annie Ernaux on Childish Cruelty
The author discusses her story “Stories.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska
David Remnick talks with the veteran, mechanic, and union leader, who is running in a closely watched race against a Republican incumbent in a deep-red state.
Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska
David Remnick talks with the veteran, mechanic, and union leader, who is running in a closely watched race against a Republican incumbent in a deep-red state.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
What Did “Lady Chatterley” Liberate?
Once outlawed as obscene, D. H. Lawrence’s novel was meant to heal the world’s sickness about sex. Instead, it mattered most as a legal milestone, a pop-culture shorthand, and a meme.
What Did “Lady Chatterley” Liberate?
Once outlawed as obscene, D. H. Lawrence’s novel was meant to heal the world’s sickness about sex. Instead, it mattered most as a legal milestone, a pop-culture shorthand, and a meme.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai,” by Jamil Jan Kochai
Fifty years and I dream of him still, fifty years and every story, every joke, every bit of news or gossip leads back to him still.
“The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai,” by Jamil Jan Kochai
Fifty years and I dream of him still, fifty years and every story, every joke, every bit of news or gossip leads back to him still.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Jamil Jan Kochai on Unmooring Memories
The author discusses his story “The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai.”
Jamil Jan Kochai on Unmooring Memories
The author discusses his story “The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
The Strange Emptiness of the Crowded Governor’s Race in California
The state’s ballot is nineteen inches long, and lists sixty-one gubernatorial candidates. But where are the star applicants?
The Strange Emptiness of the Crowded Governor’s Race in California
The state’s ballot is nineteen inches long, and lists sixty-one gubernatorial candidates. But where are the star applicants?
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Sergio García Sánchez and Lola Moral’s “The Secret Life of Books”
A living library.
Sergio García Sánchez and Lola Moral’s “The Secret Life of Books”
A living library.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Jamil Jan Kochai Reads “The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai”
The author reads his story from the June 8, 2026, issue of the magazine.
Jamil Jan Kochai Reads “The Twice-Widowed Khala Helai”
The author reads his story from the June 8, 2026, issue of the magazine.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Table Manners
At mealtimes, the people who had severed my ties to Trinidad were my only channel back to it.
Table Manners
At mealtimes, the people who had severed my ties to Trinidad were my only channel back to it.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
The Antagonist
I suddenly wondered what had happened to my mother, as if she were one of my characters.
The Antagonist
I suddenly wondered what had happened to my mother, as if she were one of my characters.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“A Talent for Seeming,” by Jonathan Franzen
Lust wasn’t her only sin. There was also an actor’s envy.
“A Talent for Seeming,” by Jonathan Franzen
Lust wasn’t her only sin. There was also an actor’s envy.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Jonathan Franzen on Talent, Theatre, and His Next Novel
The author discusses his story “A Talent for Seeming.”
Jonathan Franzen on Talent, Theatre, and His Next Novel
The author discusses his story “A Talent for Seeming.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“Stories,” by Annie Ernaux
I believed that, when it came to words, everything was allowed.
“Stories,” by Annie Ernaux
I believed that, when it came to words, everything was allowed.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Aidan Turner Can’t Stop Smoldering
The actor discusses toxic masculinity on the second season of “Rivals” and a new adaptation of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses.”
Aidan Turner Can’t Stop Smoldering
The actor discusses toxic masculinity on the second season of “Rivals” and a new adaptation of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like
The power struggle over regulating crypto and prediction markets offers a window into how the President enriches his family and his wealthy supporters.
This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like
The power struggle over regulating crypto and prediction markets offers a window into how the President enriches his family and his wealthy supporters.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Han Ong Reads Lyudmila Ulitskaya
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Fugitive,” which was published in The New Yorker in 2014.
Han Ong Reads Lyudmila Ulitskaya
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Fugitive,” which was published in The New Yorker in 2014.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“How to Grow Old,” by Sandra Cisneros
“Don’t fret about / the champagne-glass / neck. / Drink champagne.”
“How to Grow Old,” by Sandra Cisneros
“Don’t fret about / the champagne-glass / neck. / Drink champagne.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
“Land,” Reviewed
Why read historical fiction? A new novel by the author of “Hamnet” offers one answer: because it’s fun.
“Land,” Reviewed
Why read historical fiction? A new novel by the author of “Hamnet” offers one answer: because it’s fun.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
“Look What You Made Me Do,” “Magadh,” “Adrift in the South,” and “The Story of Birds.”
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
“Look What You Made Me Do,” “Magadh,” “Adrift in the South,” and “The Story of Birds.”
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Leo Woodall Gets a Tune Up
The “White Lotus” actor plays a piano technician in his new movie, “Tuner.” At a real tuning session, in midtown, he tries to remember how to plink the strings.
Leo Woodall Gets a Tune Up
The “White Lotus” actor plays a piano technician in his new movie, “Tuner.” At a real tuning session, in midtown, he tries to remember how to plink the strings.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
Linda Goodman, the Recluse Who Brought Astrology to the Masses
Linda Goodman argued that our destinies were written. But her own life took some unexpected turns.
Linda Goodman, the Recluse Who Brought Astrology to the Masses
Linda Goodman argued that our destinies were written. But her own life took some unexpected turns.
The New Yorker - 2026.06.01. 12:00
The World Cup According to Gianni Infantino
FIFA’s powerful president is remaking global soccer in his own image. Can the sport survive him?
The World Cup According to Gianni Infantino
FIFA’s powerful president is remaking global soccer in his own image. Can the sport survive him?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse
Theatricality goes only so far at the ambitious new restaurant from the group behind London’s Gymkhana.
Restaurant Review: Ambassadors Clubhouse
Theatricality goes only so far at the ambitious new restaurant from the group behind London’s Gymkhana.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
Taiye Selasi on How to Survive Perfectionism
The author discusses her story “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter.”
Taiye Selasi on How to Survive Perfectionism
The author discusses her story “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
“Obsession” and “Backrooms” Movie Review
Two surprise hits, both directed by precocious YouTube-trained talents, breathe shivery cinematic life into urban legends and cautionary tales.
“Obsession” and “Backrooms” Movie Review
Two surprise hits, both directed by precocious YouTube-trained talents, breathe shivery cinematic life into urban legends and cautionary tales.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
Taiye Selasi Reads “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter”
The author reads her story from the June 8, 2026, issue of the magazine.
Taiye Selasi Reads “Firstborn Immigrant Daughter”
The author reads her story from the June 8, 2026, issue of the magazine.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
The Paperboy’s Secret
In boyhood, guilt was a constant companion. I stopped mentioning the quarters that Mr. Wood put into my pocket.
The Paperboy’s Secret
In boyhood, guilt was a constant companion. I stopped mentioning the quarters that Mr. Wood put into my pocket.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
Ben Gibbard on Breaking Out of Lyrical Jail
The front man of Death Cab for Cutie discusses resisting nostalgia, working through loss, and why he can’t get away with singing like Matt Berninger or Thom Yorke.
Ben Gibbard on Breaking Out of Lyrical Jail
The front man of Death Cab for Cutie discusses resisting nostalgia, working through loss, and why he can’t get away with singing like Matt Berninger or Thom Yorke.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.31. 12:00
“Firstborn Immigrant Daughter,” by Taiye Selasi
Your mother doesn’t want her daughter to be happy. Your mother wants her daughter to be impressive. And you tried, o!
“Firstborn Immigrant Daughter,” by Taiye Selasi
Your mother doesn’t want her daughter to be happy. Your mother wants her daughter to be impressive. And you tried, o!
The New Yorker - 2026.05.30. 12:00
The Expansive Joy of Mao Ishikawa
The photographer doesn’t sentimentalize her subjects; she pays attention to them.
The Expansive Joy of Mao Ishikawa
The photographer doesn’t sentimentalize her subjects; she pays attention to them.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.30. 12:00
When the Religious Right Came for Martin Scorsese
“The Last Temptation of Christ,” the director’s 1988 epic, became one of the first victims of a new conservative playbook—and set the template for the culture wars of today.
When the Religious Right Came for Martin Scorsese
“The Last Temptation of Christ,” the director’s 1988 epic, became one of the first victims of a new conservative playbook—and set the template for the culture wars of today.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.30. 12:00
Italy Has Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups. Are the Country’s Immigration Policies to Blame?
After winning the tournament in 2006, gli Azzurri have become a national embarrassment, and their failure has sparked a conversation in Italy over who gets to be a citizen.
Italy Has Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups. Are the Country’s Immigration Policies to Blame?
After winning the tournament in 2006, gli Azzurri have become a national embarrassment, and their failure has sparked a conversation in Italy over who gets to be a citizen.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.30. 12:00
The Knicks: The Only Game in Town
The Knicks have made the N.B.A. Finals again and, as another home team instructs the city, “Ya gotta believe.”
The Knicks: The Only Game in Town
The Knicks have made the N.B.A. Finals again and, as another home team instructs the city, “Ya gotta believe.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 16:30
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 29th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 29th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 12:00
“Hacks” Gave Us an Odd Couple for the Ages
Over five stellar seasons, Jean Smart’s and Hannah Einbinder’s characters became unlikely artistic soul mates, whose brilliance grew out of their creative friction.
“Hacks” Gave Us an Odd Couple for the Ages
Over five stellar seasons, Jean Smart’s and Hannah Einbinder’s characters became unlikely artistic soul mates, whose brilliance grew out of their creative friction.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 12:00
Inside Lebanon’s Fraught Push to Disarm Hezbollah
Can one of the world’s most heavily armed militias be curbed without ripping the country apart?
Inside Lebanon’s Fraught Push to Disarm Hezbollah
Can one of the world’s most heavily armed militias be curbed without ripping the country apart?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 12:00
“Power Ballad,” Reviewed: A Bromantic Conflict Over a Hit Song
In John Carney’s dramedy, a thwarted songwriter, played by Paul Rudd, crosses paths with a former boy-band star in search of new material.
“Power Ballad,” Reviewed: A Bromantic Conflict Over a Hit Song
In John Carney’s dramedy, a thwarted songwriter, played by Paul Rudd, crosses paths with a former boy-band star in search of new material.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 12:00
“Greater New York” Takes the Pulse of the City
Also: the megawatt hip-hop of Baby Keem, the buzzy period reimaginings of Scottish Ballet, the time-capsule documentary “With Hasan in Gaza,” and more.
“Greater New York” Takes the Pulse of the City
Also: the megawatt hip-hop of Baby Keem, the buzzy period reimaginings of Scottish Ballet, the time-capsule documentary “With Hasan in Gaza,” and more.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 12:00
Postscript: Donald Newhouse
The newspaper visionary and owner of Condé Nast, who died last week, at the age of ninety-six, understood the value of editorial independence.
Postscript: Donald Newhouse
The newspaper visionary and owner of Condé Nast, who died last week, at the age of ninety-six, understood the value of editorial independence.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 12:00
Should You Automate Your Life?
A new book suggests that it’s time to embrace A.I. on your own terms.
Should You Automate Your Life?
A new book suggests that it’s time to embrace A.I. on your own terms.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.29. 05:19
Donald Trump Gets Even
What the “Anti-Weaponization” fund might mean for the President’s most ardent supporters—and why, for some, it might still fall short.
Donald Trump Gets Even
What the “Anti-Weaponization” fund might mean for the President’s most ardent supporters—and why, for some, it might still fall short.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.28. 20:40
Taking Children from Their Parents Without a Court Order
A class-action lawsuit is challenging the emergency-removal practices of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services.
Taking Children from Their Parents Without a Court Order
A class-action lawsuit is challenging the emergency-removal practices of New York’s Administration for Children’s Services.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.28. 19:24
The Stories That TV Tells About Online Sex Work
“Euphoria” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” are wildly different but equally unrealistic.
The Stories That TV Tells About Online Sex Work
“Euphoria” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” are wildly different but equally unrealistic.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.28. 16:51
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 28th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 28th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.28. 12:00
We Found Amelia Earhart, but She Cut Her Bangs, So We Didn’t Recognize Her
We’re not trying to make excuses here, but bang length can significantly alter one’s perception of a face’s shape and proportions.
We Found Amelia Earhart, but She Cut Her Bangs, So We Didn’t Recognize Her
We’re not trying to make excuses here, but bang length can significantly alter one’s perception of a face’s shape and proportions.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.28. 01:15
All the Films in Competition at Cannes 2026, Ranked from Best to Worst
It wasn’t a banner year for the world’s most important film festival, but there were gems among the twenty-two films contending for the Palme d’Or.
All the Films in Competition at Cannes 2026, Ranked from Best to Worst
It wasn’t a banner year for the world’s most important film festival, but there were gems among the twenty-two films contending for the Palme d’Or.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.28. 00:30
The Whiplash of the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Rapidly shifting reports on a possible agreement to end the war suggest that Trump may not know what he’s doing—and may get far less than he wanted.
The Whiplash of the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Rapidly shifting reports on a possible agreement to end the war suggest that Trump may not know what he’s doing—and may get far less than he wanted.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.27. 19:00
Julia Alvarez Reads Judy Page Heitzman
The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “The Schoolroom on the Second Floor of the Knitting Mill,” by Judy Page Heitzman, and her own poem “Mami at Her Vanity.”
Julia Alvarez Reads Judy Page Heitzman
The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “The Schoolroom on the Second Floor of the Knitting Mill,” by Judy Page Heitzman, and her own poem “Mami at Her Vanity.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.27. 16:47
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 27th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 27th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.27. 12:00
What the Pope Said About A.I.
Leo XIV’s new encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” presents a remarkable case for placing moral concerns, and not profit, or competitive advantage, or efficiency, at the center of any discussion of artificial intelligence.
What the Pope Said About A.I.
Leo XIV’s new encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” presents a remarkable case for placing moral concerns, and not profit, or competitive advantage, or efficiency, at the center of any discussion of artificial intelligence.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.27. 12:00
Everlane and the Death of the “Good” Millennial Life-Style Brand
The retailer once embodied a hope that clothes could be mass-manufactured and high-quality. Now it’s owned by the fast-fashion giant Shein.
Everlane and the Death of the “Good” Millennial Life-Style Brand
The retailer once embodied a hope that clothes could be mass-manufactured and high-quality. Now it’s owned by the fast-fashion giant Shein.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.27. 03:30
Ken Paxton Wins the Senate Republican Primary Runoff in Texas
The state attorney general, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated the incumbent John Cornyn, and will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.
Ken Paxton Wins the Senate Republican Primary Runoff in Texas
The state attorney general, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated the incumbent John Cornyn, and will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 22:16
The Kids Are Not All Right at Cannes
Matters of adolescent identity and child welfare loom compellingly large in new festival-premièred films from Marine Atlan, Jordan Firstman, and Cristian Mungiu.
The Kids Are Not All Right at Cannes
Matters of adolescent identity and child welfare loom compellingly large in new festival-premièred films from Marine Atlan, Jordan Firstman, and Cristian Mungiu.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 21:44
The Revolutionary Force of Sonny Rollins
In a career that spanned more than sixty years, the legendary jazz saxophonist’s name became synonymous with the art itself—and he never stopped pushing the genre forward.
The Revolutionary Force of Sonny Rollins
In a career that spanned more than sixty years, the legendary jazz saxophonist’s name became synonymous with the art itself—and he never stopped pushing the genre forward.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 21:40
Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live Results
A race to decide whether John Cornyn or Ken Paxton will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.
Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff: Live Results
A race to decide whether John Cornyn or Ken Paxton will face off against the Democrat James Talarico, in November.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 21:38
The Epic Disaster of Operation Epic Fury
Trump says that a deal to end the war with Iran is imminent. On key issues, it’s back to square one—or worse.
The Epic Disaster of Operation Epic Fury
Trump says that a deal to end the war with Iran is imminent. On key issues, it’s back to square one—or worse.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 16:27
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 26th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 26th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 12:00
I Am a Woman in My Thirties, and I Am Thriving
I take a mental health walk and call my mother. I then take another mental health walk.
I Am a Woman in My Thirties, and I Am Thriving
I take a mental health walk and call my mother. I then take another mental health walk.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 12:00
The Despair of the Professor in the Age of A.I.
“Was it always the case that half of our students would cheat if it were easy enough?”
The Despair of the Professor in the Age of A.I.
“Was it always the case that half of our students would cheat if it were easy enough?”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.26. 12:00
How a Small-Town Clerk’s Misdeeds Upturned the Murdaugh Verdict
Becky Hill, a court employee possibly trying to maximize sales of her book, pressured jurors to convict the South Carolina lawyer for the murders of his wife and son. Was she acting alone?
How a Small-Town Clerk’s Misdeeds Upturned the Murdaugh Verdict
Becky Hill, a court employee possibly trying to maximize sales of her book, pressured jurors to convict the South Carolina lawyer for the murders of his wife and son. Was she acting alone?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 17:48
Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.
Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump
Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
“What I Saw,” by Matthew Dickman
“I laid my head on the place between my mother’s still-warm / arm and chest, closed my eyes, and cried.”
“What I Saw,” by Matthew Dickman
“I laid my head on the place between my mother’s still-warm / arm and chest, closed my eyes, and cried.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
“This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark,” Reviewed
The explorers’ crossing of the continent is America’s most famous camping trip. What was it all for?
“This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark,” Reviewed
The explorers’ crossing of the continent is America’s most famous camping trip. What was it all for?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
“Ecologies of Perception,” by Terrance Hayes
“The blackfly breeds in streams & rivers / during the dog days of summer, / but cannot survive on sadness like the housefly.”
“Ecologies of Perception,” by Terrance Hayes
“The blackfly breeds in streams & rivers / during the dog days of summer, / but cannot survive on sadness like the housefly.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
The Useless Beauty of Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Plans for a forgotten art work by the late duo were found in an airshaft. Now, with the help of Christo’s nephew, “Air Package on a Ceiling” is finally on view, at Gagosian.
The Useless Beauty of Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Plans for a forgotten art work by the late duo were found in an airshaft. Now, with the help of Christo’s nephew, “Air Package on a Ceiling” is finally on view, at Gagosian.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
A Vindication of the Rights of L.L.M.s
Pity the poor large language model!
A Vindication of the Rights of L.L.M.s
Pity the poor large language model!
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
The Trump-Epstein Files: Look but Don’t Touch
The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room, in Tribeca, housed three and a half million bound files, along with a handy time line charting the ickiness.
The Trump-Epstein Files: Look but Don’t Touch
The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room, in Tribeca, housed three and a half million bound files, along with a handy time line charting the ickiness.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
Mariska Hargitay Trades Her Badge for Confetti
On a break from “Law & Order: S.V.U.,” the actress takes over for Daniel Radcliffe in “Every Brilliant Thing”—steps away from where her mother, Jayne Mansfield, had her Broadway début.
Mariska Hargitay Trades Her Badge for Confetti
On a break from “Law & Order: S.V.U.,” the actress takes over for Daniel Radcliffe in “Every Brilliant Thing”—steps away from where her mother, Jayne Mansfield, had her Broadway début.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
Can Anything Stop Donald Trump’s Corruption?
The President’s stock dealing, $1.8-billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund, and grant of immunity from the I.R.S. demonstrate the need for major ethics reforms.
Can Anything Stop Donald Trump’s Corruption?
The President’s stock dealing, $1.8-billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund, and grant of immunity from the I.R.S. demonstrate the need for major ethics reforms.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
Mark Ulriksen’s “Kings of New York”
A historic season for the Knicks.
Mark Ulriksen’s “Kings of New York”
A historic season for the Knicks.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 25th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 25th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
Dana White Thinks Everyone’s a Fighter
The U.F.C. president on his decades of friendship with Donald Trump, his relationship with Joe Rogan, and his “awesome” night at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
Dana White Thinks Everyone’s a Fighter
The U.F.C. president on his decades of friendship with Donald Trump, his relationship with Joe Rogan, and his “awesome” night at the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
Our Warming Planet Is a Petri Dish for New and Deadly Microbes
“Flesh-eating” bacteria is spreading. Infectious fungi are emerging. Microbiomes may never be the same. Are we ready?
Our Warming Planet Is a Petri Dish for New and Deadly Microbes
“Flesh-eating” bacteria is spreading. Infectious fungi are emerging. Microbiomes may never be the same. Are we ready?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
How “The Chosen” Spurred a Golden Age of Christian Filmmaking
Dallas Jenkins’s show—a prestige drama about Jesus’ life that became the biggest crowdfunded television project in history—has come to model the sort of bottom-up, fandom-first entertainment that is quietly reshaping the industry.
How “The Chosen” Spurred a Golden Age of Christian Filmmaking
Dallas Jenkins’s show—a prestige drama about Jesus’ life that became the biggest crowdfunded television project in history—has come to model the sort of bottom-up, fandom-first entertainment that is quietly reshaping the industry.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
What Dogs See When They Look at Us
A humane study of how artists have captured our canine companions becomes a meditation on sympathy, trust, and the virtues we have bred them to display.
What Dogs See When They Look at Us
A humane study of how artists have captured our canine companions becomes a meditation on sympathy, trust, and the virtues we have bred them to display.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
How Problematic Is Patriotism?
National pride in America has plummeted in the Trump era. Is it worth trying to salvage?
How Problematic Is Patriotism?
National pride in America has plummeted in the Trump era. Is it worth trying to salvage?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 12:00
The Ukrainian Stunt Pilot Hunting Russian Drones
A Ukrainian flying ace is leveraging his aerobatics skills to protect his countrymen from nightly attacks.
The Ukrainian Stunt Pilot Hunting Russian Drones
A Ukrainian flying ace is leveraging his aerobatics skills to protect his countrymen from nightly attacks.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.25. 01:42
How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies
The President may have committed the rare offense that turns Republican lawmakers against him.
How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies
The President may have committed the rare offense that turns Republican lawmakers against him.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.24. 12:00
Ayşegül Savaş Reads “Many Worlds”
The author reads her story from the June 1, 2026, issue of the magazine.
Ayşegül Savaş Reads “Many Worlds”
The author reads her story from the June 1, 2026, issue of the magazine.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.24. 12:00
“Many Worlds,” by Ayşegül Savaş
Wasn’t it the case that all friendships involved some amount of attraction? It was the engine of curiosity, the mystery that propelled any relationship forward.
“Many Worlds,” by Ayşegül Savaş
Wasn’t it the case that all friendships involved some amount of attraction? It was the engine of curiosity, the mystery that propelled any relationship forward.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.24. 12:00
How Prepared Are We for a Public-Health Emergency?
The outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola expose the shortsightedness of America’s retreat, under the Trump Administration, from its role as a global-health leader.
How Prepared Are We for a Public-Health Emergency?
The outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola expose the shortsightedness of America’s retreat, under the Trump Administration, from its role as a global-health leader.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.24. 12:00
The Leader of NASA’s Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck
The astronaut Reid Wiseman talks about going deeper into space than anyone in history, eating maple cookies in microgravity, and deciding how to spend his first day off after returning to Earth.
The Leader of NASA’s Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck
The astronaut Reid Wiseman talks about going deeper into space than anyone in history, eating maple cookies in microgravity, and deciding how to spend his first day off after returning to Earth.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.24. 12:00
Restaurant Review: Cote 550
With a soaring new complex in midtown, the restaurateur Simon Kim continues to turn his Korean-barbecue-meets-steak-house concept into a high-status luxury chain.
Restaurant Review: Cote 550
With a soaring new complex in midtown, the restaurateur Simon Kim continues to turn his Korean-barbecue-meets-steak-house concept into a high-status luxury chain.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.24. 12:00
Ayşegül Savaş on Smugness and Creativity
The author discusses her story “Many Worlds.”
Ayşegül Savaş on Smugness and Creativity
The author discusses her story “Many Worlds.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.23. 12:00
What Jack Kerouac Left Behind
More than half a century after “On the Road,” Jack Kerouac is still a literary celebrity. But fame undid the man I knew.
What Jack Kerouac Left Behind
More than half a century after “On the Road,” Jack Kerouac is still a literary celebrity. But fame undid the man I knew.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.23. 12:00
What’s Missing from Belle Burden’s “Strangers”
One of the biggest books of the year weaves a tale of financial peril—but a review of court documents complicates the narrative.
What’s Missing from Belle Burden’s “Strangers”
One of the biggest books of the year weaves a tale of financial peril—but a review of court documents complicates the narrative.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.23. 12:00
The Verve and Confrontation of Lisa Yuskavage’s Naked Ladies
The women pop up again and again, in canvas after canvas, like a random intrusive thought that refuses to go away, or a masturbatory fixation that both disturbs and excites.
The Verve and Confrontation of Lisa Yuskavage’s Naked Ladies
The women pop up again and again, in canvas after canvas, like a random intrusive thought that refuses to go away, or a masturbatory fixation that both disturbs and excites.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.23. 12:00
How Raghu Rai Captured an India in Transition
The photographer, who died last month, at the age of eighty-three, spent his life chronicling the highs and lows of the country’s post-colonial evolution.
How Raghu Rai Captured an India in Transition
The photographer, who died last month, at the age of eighty-three, spent his life chronicling the highs and lows of the country’s post-colonial evolution.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.23. 12:00
Is the Working Class Finally Turning on Trump?
Pennsylvanians who voted for the President last time around revisited.
Is the Working Class Finally Turning on Trump?
Pennsylvanians who voted for the President last time around revisited.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.23. 05:59
Is Washington Up to the Challenge of A.I.?
How anger over artificial intelligence might drive the next wave of populist politics.
Is Washington Up to the Challenge of A.I.?
How anger over artificial intelligence might drive the next wave of populist politics.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.22. 20:00
A FEMA Insider Says Morale Has Never Been Lower at the Embattled Agency
An employee at the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the use of rescue aid as a political weapon, and how it might affect the agency’s ability to respond to the next emergency.
A FEMA Insider Says Morale Has Never Been Lower at the Embattled Agency
An employee at the Federal Emergency Management Agency on the use of rescue aid as a political weapon, and how it might affect the agency’s ability to respond to the next emergency.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.22. 18:17
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 22nd
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 22nd
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.22. 12:00
Summer Culture Preview
What’s coming this season in TV, theatre, music, movies, dance, and art.
Summer Culture Preview
What’s coming this season in TV, theatre, music, movies, dance, and art.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.22. 12:00
“I Love Boosters,” Reviewed: A Socialist-Surrealist Shoplifting Fantasy
Boots Riley’s new film is an exuberantly inventive but overstretched comedy about the redistribution of luxury goods.
“I Love Boosters,” Reviewed: A Socialist-Surrealist Shoplifting Fantasy
Boots Riley’s new film is an exuberantly inventive but overstretched comedy about the redistribution of luxury goods.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.22. 12:00
How Good Is This World Cup Squad, Really?
After a strong showing in Qatar, things seemed to fall apart for the U.S. men’s national team. Now the Yanks, led by the international star Christian Pulisic, have to find their footing before playing host this summer.
How Good Is This World Cup Squad, Really?
After a strong showing in Qatar, things seemed to fall apart for the U.S. men’s national team. Now the Yanks, led by the international star Christian Pulisic, have to find their footing before playing host this summer.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.22. 12:00
Why Is It So Hard to Be Ordinary?
It’s what most of us are, most of the time. Shouldn’t it be enough?
Why Is It So Hard to Be Ordinary?
It’s what most of us are, most of the time. Shouldn’t it be enough?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 23:14
Singing the Knicks’ Praises, with a Dash of Metal
Doug Berns, a.k.a. DugLust, is a Knicks nut and a modern-day Weird Al, who counts Ben Stiller among his devotees. With the team in the playoffs, he’s busy.
Singing the Knicks’ Praises, with a Dash of Metal
Doug Berns, a.k.a. DugLust, is a Knicks nut and a modern-day Weird Al, who counts Ben Stiller among his devotees. With the team in the playoffs, he’s busy.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 16:30
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 21st
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 21st
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 12:00
Updated Birdsong Mnemonics for Donald Trump’s America
The ovenbird’s two-syllable, passionate cry can sound like “Tea-CHER! Tea-CHER! Tea-CHER!” increasing in volume with each repetition. Or was it “Ep-STEIN! Ep-STEIN! Ep-STEIN!”?
Updated Birdsong Mnemonics for Donald Trump’s America
The ovenbird’s two-syllable, passionate cry can sound like “Tea-CHER! Tea-CHER! Tea-CHER!” increasing in volume with each repetition. Or was it “Ep-STEIN! Ep-STEIN! Ep-STEIN!”?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 12:00
The Missing Bride of Anqoun
A family’s desperate search after the deadliest day of the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
The Missing Bride of Anqoun
A family’s desperate search after the deadliest day of the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 12:00
Clarence Thomas Against Progressivism—and Progressives
In a recent speech, the Justice made clear that he views the movement, past and present, as anti-American.
Clarence Thomas Against Progressivism—and Progressives
In a recent speech, the Justice made clear that he views the movement, past and present, as anti-American.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 12:00
August Sander’s Enormous Attempt to Capture a Lost World
In “People of the 20th Century,” the photographer set out to document every type and profession in the fading epoch of prewar Germany.
August Sander’s Enormous Attempt to Capture a Lost World
In “People of the 20th Century,” the photographer set out to document every type and profession in the fading epoch of prewar Germany.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 12:00
The Fear Driving “Well, I’ll Let You Go” and “Othello”
A new Off Broadway play and Shakespeare’s tragedy hinge on a universal anxiety: How well do you know your partner?
The Fear Driving “Well, I’ll Let You Go” and “Othello”
A new Off Broadway play and Shakespeare’s tragedy hinge on a universal anxiety: How well do you know your partner?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 12:00
Where Do Men Go from Here?
A new slate of cultural offerings presents divergent ideas about the struggles men and boys face today—and how to resolve them.
Where Do Men Go from Here?
A new slate of cultural offerings presents divergent ideas about the struggles men and boys face today—and how to resolve them.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.21. 02:00
What Is Hakeem Jeffries’s Plan for the Midterms, and After?
The House Minority Leader has kept his caucus together and eked out small victories. But if Democrats win the House, his consensus-driven approach will face new tests.
What Is Hakeem Jeffries’s Plan for the Midterms, and After?
The House Minority Leader has kept his caucus together and eked out small victories. But if Democrats win the House, his consensus-driven approach will face new tests.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 22:43
A Booming Shadow Market of Sketchy A.I. Investments
As OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s valuations soar, Silicon Valley outsiders are rushing to secure a small slice however they can.
A Booming Shadow Market of Sketchy A.I. Investments
As OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s valuations soar, Silicon Valley outsiders are rushing to secure a small slice however they can.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 22:00
Marie Arana and Writing Between Reality and Imagination
The “LatinoLand” author discusses a few of the books that she has turned to while working on her new novel.
Marie Arana and Writing Between Reality and Imagination
The “LatinoLand” author discusses a few of the books that she has turned to while working on her new novel.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 21:03
Sam Altman Won in Court Against Elon Musk. But, Really, We All Lost
The cases of Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried at least offered a pleasant sense of comeuppance. But in Musk v. Altman, to root against Tweedledum was effectively to root for Tweedledee.
Sam Altman Won in Court Against Elon Musk. But, Really, We All Lost
The cases of Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried at least offered a pleasant sense of comeuppance. But in Musk v. Altman, to root against Tweedledum was effectively to root for Tweedledee.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 20:59
A Republican Bloodbath in the Texas Senate Primary Is Giving Democrats Hope
Senator John Cornyn is trying to fight off Texas’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, in a battle to see how far right the state can be pushed. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, may benefit.
A Republican Bloodbath in the Texas Senate Primary Is Giving Democrats Hope
Senator John Cornyn is trying to fight off Texas’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, in a battle to see how far right the state can be pushed. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, may benefit.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 17:38
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 20th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 20th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 15:54
Relics of the Not So Distant Past
May God have mercy on our millennial souls.
Relics of the Not So Distant Past
May God have mercy on our millennial souls.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 12:00
Why the Best Writing Advice Is Often the Weirdest
“Three six five,” a new collection of writing exercises, belongs to a venerable tradition of goofy, esoteric, and avant-garde guides to unlocking the creative mind.
Why the Best Writing Advice Is Often the Weirdest
“Three six five,” a new collection of writing exercises, belongs to a venerable tradition of goofy, esoteric, and avant-garde guides to unlocking the creative mind.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 12:00
The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
Samuel Barber’s 1958 opera was in disrepute for decades. A remarkable new production is the latest evidence of its rightful resurgence.
The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
Samuel Barber’s 1958 opera was in disrepute for decades. A remarkable new production is the latest evidence of its rightful resurgence.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 02:51
The New Yorker’s Ava Kofman Wins a 2026 National Magazine Award
The prize, for a Profile of the far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin, follows recent recognition for the magazine’s celebrity photography by Gillian Laub.
The New Yorker’s Ava Kofman Wins a 2026 National Magazine Award
The prize, for a Profile of the far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin, follows recent recognition for the magazine’s celebrity photography by Gillian Laub.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.20. 02:27
Kentucky Primary-Election Results: Thomas Massie Loses
The outspoken critic of President Trump fails to hold on to his seat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
Kentucky Primary-Election Results: Thomas Massie Loses
The outspoken critic of President Trump fails to hold on to his seat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 20:35
Drake Would Like to Settle the Score
On a trio of comeback albums—“Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid of Honour”—the rapper tries to address some unfinished business. But he sounds better when he’s having fun.
Drake Would Like to Settle the Score
On a trio of comeback albums—“Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid of Honour”—the rapper tries to address some unfinished business. But he sounds better when he’s having fun.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 18:37
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 19th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 19th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 18:11
The Gaza Peace Plan Has Gone Nowhere
More than six months after the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, Israel still controls more than half the territory in Gaza, and Hamas refuses to disarm.
The Gaza Peace Plan Has Gone Nowhere
More than six months after the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, Israel still controls more than half the territory in Gaza, and Hamas refuses to disarm.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 12:00
Georgia Primary-Elections Map: Live Results
The G.O.P. picks a challenger to face Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate election; and a Trump-backed lieutenant governor tries to hold off a billionaire challenger in the Republican primary for governor.
Georgia Primary-Elections Map: Live Results
The G.O.P. picks a challenger to face Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate election; and a Trump-backed lieutenant governor tries to hold off a billionaire challenger in the Republican primary for governor.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 12:00
If People Talked About Other Technologies the Way They Talk About A.I.
Don’t worry—we have the most brilliant scientists in the world working to make sure it’s not in the Cuisinart mixer’s best interest to kill us all.
If People Talked About Other Technologies the Way They Talk About A.I.
Don’t worry—we have the most brilliant scientists in the world working to make sure it’s not in the Cuisinart mixer’s best interest to kill us all.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 12:00
The Enrollment Cliff Is Here. Which Schools Will Survive It?
As the number of new high-school graduates drops, colleges will close, some will merge, and others may change beyond recognition.
The Enrollment Cliff Is Here. Which Schools Will Survive It?
As the number of new high-school graduates drops, colleges will close, some will merge, and others may change beyond recognition.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.19. 00:55
What Thomas Massie’s Race Says About Trump’s Influence
Why has a Republican contest in Kentucky become the most expensive House primary of all time?
What Thomas Massie’s Race Says About Trump’s Influence
Why has a Republican contest in Kentucky become the most expensive House primary of all time?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 20:51
Benjamin Netanyahu’s War at Home
The Israeli Prime Minister’s government is bringing radical change to the country’s democratic institutions.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s War at Home
The Israeli Prime Minister’s government is bringing radical change to the country’s democratic institutions.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 20:04
All of a Sudden, the Glories of Cannes Are Upon Us
In its first week, the seventy-ninth edition of the festival unveiled standout new works by James Gray, Paweł Pawlikowski, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.
All of a Sudden, the Glories of Cannes Are Upon Us
In its first week, the seventy-ninth edition of the festival unveiled standout new works by James Gray, Paweł Pawlikowski, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 16:55
Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 18th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 18th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Can Mozart and Salieri Work It Out?
At the Morgan Library’s Mozart exhibition, Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany dish about playing classical music’s most notorious rivals, on Starz’s new “Amadeus” reboot.
Can Mozart and Salieri Work It Out?
At the Morgan Library’s Mozart exhibition, Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany dish about playing classical music’s most notorious rivals, on Starz’s new “Amadeus” reboot.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
The Age of “Intentional” Drinking
Americans are losing their appetite for booze. Could the mini Martini lure them back?
The Age of “Intentional” Drinking
Americans are losing their appetite for booze. Could the mini Martini lure them back?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
The Prehistory of A.I. Slop
Before ChatGPT, there was the Plot Robot, Auto-Beatnik, and a century’s worth of schemes for automating authorship.
The Prehistory of A.I. Slop
Before ChatGPT, there was the Plot Robot, Auto-Beatnik, and a century’s worth of schemes for automating authorship.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Can Hakeem Jeffries Lead a Democratic Takeover of the House?
An unprecedented gerrymandering effort led by Donald Trump—and internal divisions among Democrats—has made the Minority Leader’s path to victory harder than ever.
Can Hakeem Jeffries Lead a Democratic Takeover of the House?
An unprecedented gerrymandering effort led by Donald Trump—and internal divisions among Democrats—has made the Minority Leader’s path to victory harder than ever.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Realistic High-School-Yearbook Inscriptions
“You will read this once this afternoon and not again until you’re in your fifties, but, by that time, I will have already died, alone in my apartment, totally nude, except for my ankle monitor.”
Realistic High-School-Yearbook Inscriptions
“You will read this once this afternoon and not again until you’re in your fifties, but, by that time, I will have already died, alone in my apartment, totally nude, except for my ankle monitor.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Shaggy’s Boombastic Pilates Session
In town to talk about his new album, “Lottery,” and en route to a collaboration with Sting, the Grammy-winning reggae star stretches and shakes at a reformer workout class.
Shaggy’s Boombastic Pilates Session
In town to talk about his new album, “Lottery,” and en route to a collaboration with Sting, the Grammy-winning reggae star stretches and shakes at a reformer workout class.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Chaya Czernowin Gives Voice to a Wounded World
The composer’s work, featured at a recent festival in Germany, includes a howling denunciation of war crimes against children.
Chaya Czernowin Gives Voice to a Wounded World
The composer’s work, featured at a recent festival in Germany, includes a howling denunciation of war crimes against children.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
The Mystery and Mass Appeal of the N.F.L. Draft
The annual draft is watched by millions, and analyzed by a set of professional and amateur prognosticators. Still, it comes down to a crapshoot.
The Mystery and Mass Appeal of the N.F.L. Draft
The annual draft is watched by millions, and analyzed by a set of professional and amateur prognosticators. Still, it comes down to a crapshoot.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Mary Todd Lincoln Has Long Been Derided. Is Her Reputation Salvageable?
History knows the First Lady as a hysterical widow and a lavish spender. Her most recent biographer chooses to highlight her mental fortitude and political prowess.
Mary Todd Lincoln Has Long Been Derided. Is Her Reputation Salvageable?
History knows the First Lady as a hysterical widow and a lavish spender. Her most recent biographer chooses to highlight her mental fortitude and political prowess.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
“The Angel of Retail,” by Robert Pinsky
“Your spirit of grace in the taffy machine’s chrome arms / At Morris’s Candy performing a sarabande / Unknitting and knitting again immaculate sweets.”
“The Angel of Retail,” by Robert Pinsky
“Your spirit of grace in the taffy machine’s chrome arms / At Morris’s Candy performing a sarabande / Unknitting and knitting again immaculate sweets.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
For/Against Summer, a Spell
“In sorrowship dues, in sap, on the spines of pines, / despite the winter of hearts, summer came.”
For/Against Summer, a Spell
“In sorrowship dues, in sap, on the spines of pines, / despite the winter of hearts, summer came.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Baseball’s Magna Carta Finds a New Home
In 1999, Frank Murray bid in a Sotheby’s auction and nabbed the “Laws of Base Ball,” a nineteenth-century document detailing early rules of America’s pastime. Now it’s worth two hundred and fifty times what he paid.
Baseball’s Magna Carta Finds a New Home
In 1999, Frank Murray bid in a Sotheby’s auction and nabbed the “Laws of Base Ball,” a nineteenth-century document detailing early rules of America’s pastime. Now it’s worth two hundred and fifty times what he paid.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
Where Are the Tariff Refunds for American Consumers?
The Trump Administration has started repaying more than a hundred and fifty billion dollars to companies that paid its import duties. So far, most of their customers are still waiting to see much benefit.
Where Are the Tariff Refunds for American Consumers?
The Trump Administration has started repaying more than a hundred and fifty billion dollars to companies that paid its import duties. So far, most of their customers are still waiting to see much benefit.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
The History Wars and America at 250, with the Historian Jill Lepore
Three prominent historians discuss a national milestone arriving in the midst of a politically charged conflict over how Americans see the past. It’s a “goat rodeo,” Lepore says.
The History Wars and America at 250, with the Historian Jill Lepore
Three prominent historians discuss a national milestone arriving in the midst of a politically charged conflict over how Americans see the past. It’s a “goat rodeo,” Lepore says.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.18. 12:00
The Human-Trafficking Victim Next Door
A young girl was brought from Guinea to a wealthy suburb near Dallas. She spent the next sixteen years of her life in forced servitude.
The Human-Trafficking Victim Next Door
A young girl was brought from Guinea to a wealthy suburb near Dallas. She spent the next sixteen years of her life in forced servitude.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 16:31
Louisiana Primary-Election Results: Bill Cassidy Loses
The Republican senator, who voted to convict President Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial, failed to advance to a runoff election next month.
Louisiana Primary-Election Results: Bill Cassidy Loses
The Republican senator, who voted to convict President Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial, failed to advance to a runoff election next month.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
Can the Democrats Take Back the Senate?
Their electoral prospects are finally improving, but opportunities can quickly give way to divisions. Does the Party have a plan?
Can the Democrats Take Back the Senate?
Their electoral prospects are finally improving, but opportunities can quickly give way to divisions. Does the Party have a plan?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
Weike Wang Reads “The Dreamdrive”
The author reads her story from the May 25, 2026, issue of the magazine.
Weike Wang Reads “The Dreamdrive”
The author reads her story from the May 25, 2026, issue of the magazine.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
“The Audacity” Is a Brutal Silicon Valley Satire with an Agenda
The AMC dramedy’s skewering of tech bros might feel familiar in 2026—but a focus on oft-overlooked elements of the world they’ve created gives the series a strange verve.
“The Audacity” Is a Brutal Silicon Valley Satire with an Agenda
The AMC dramedy’s skewering of tech bros might feel familiar in 2026—but a focus on oft-overlooked elements of the world they’ve created gives the series a strange verve.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
Weike Wang on Recurring Dreams and Loneliness
The author discusses her story “The Dreamdrive.”
Weike Wang on Recurring Dreams and Loneliness
The author discusses her story “The Dreamdrive.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
“The Dreamdrive,” by Weike Wang
Each morning, he “awoke”—not the term he would have used—exhausted, having not slept and having driven all night.
“The Dreamdrive,” by Weike Wang
Each morning, he “awoke”—not the term he would have used—exhausted, having not slept and having driven all night.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
Boots Riley, Marx Brother
Boots Riley’s zany movies combine pop aesthetics with radical politics.
Boots Riley, Marx Brother
Boots Riley’s zany movies combine pop aesthetics with radical politics.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.17. 12:00
Restaurant Review: Dean’s Is Not Your Average Pub
A new downtown restaurant from the team behind King serves proudly jolie-laide English classics, beautifully.
Restaurant Review: Dean’s Is Not Your Average Pub
A new downtown restaurant from the team behind King serves proudly jolie-laide English classics, beautifully.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.16. 12:00
Can Art Teach?
Calling something “didactic” has become grounds for immediate dismissal. But do the merits of works with an educational bent—from “The Pitt” to “Elizabeth Costello”—suggest we should think again?
Can Art Teach?
Calling something “didactic” has become grounds for immediate dismissal. But do the merits of works with an educational bent—from “The Pitt” to “Elizabeth Costello”—suggest we should think again?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.16. 12:00
The Pageantry and Flattery of Donald Trump’s Visit to China
The President’s talks with Xi Jinping, whose leadership style he seems to envy, yielded potential deals for airplanes and soybeans but no apparent agreement on Iran.
The Pageantry and Flattery of Donald Trump’s Visit to China
The President’s talks with Xi Jinping, whose leadership style he seems to envy, yielded potential deals for airplanes and soybeans but no apparent agreement on Iran.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.16. 12:00
Biking Outside the Lines in New York City
Brian Finke’s photographs document riders breaking through the constraints of the city’s crowded landscape—and showing off while they do.
Biking Outside the Lines in New York City
Brian Finke’s photographs document riders breaking through the constraints of the city’s crowded landscape—and showing off while they do.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.16. 12:00
The Generation That Will Always Be Too Young to Smoke
A new law in the U.K. bars young people from buying cigarettes for the rest of their lives. For the British government, even a sixty-year-old will someday be underage.
The Generation That Will Always Be Too Young to Smoke
A new law in the U.K. bars young people from buying cigarettes for the rest of their lives. For the British government, even a sixty-year-old will someday be underage.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.16. 05:59
A Member of the “Seditious Six” on Reviving the Democratic Party
The Democratic representative Jason Crow on how the Party can recruit winning candidates and craft a message that will defeat Donald Trump and the G.O.P.
A Member of the “Seditious Six” on Reviving the Democratic Party
The Democratic representative Jason Crow on how the Party can recruit winning candidates and craft a message that will defeat Donald Trump and the G.O.P.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 20:00
America at 250: A View from the Streets
We asked Americans what they’re thinking and feeling about the nation’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary.
America at 250: A View from the Streets
We asked Americans what they’re thinking and feeling about the nation’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 18:02
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 15th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 15th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 12:00
The Confessions of Isaiah Rashad
The Chattanooga rapper was anointed by Kendrick Lamar at the age of twenty-two. Then his life got more complicated.
The Confessions of Isaiah Rashad
The Chattanooga rapper was anointed by Kendrick Lamar at the age of twenty-two. Then his life got more complicated.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 12:00
What the Gerrymandering Wars Mean for the Midterms—and 2028
Nate Cohn, the New York Times’ chief political analyst, on whether the Democrats can match the G.O.P. in the fight over redistricting.
What the Gerrymandering Wars Mean for the Midterms—and 2028
Nate Cohn, the New York Times’ chief political analyst, on whether the Democrats can match the G.O.P. in the fight over redistricting.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 12:00
Rostam Batmanglij Wanders to the Edges of American Sound
The polymath musician, formerly of Vampire Weekend, likes to push our idea of what a pop song can be.
Rostam Batmanglij Wanders to the Edges of American Sound
The polymath musician, formerly of Vampire Weekend, likes to push our idea of what a pop song can be.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 12:00
Place-Names from a Newly Donny-fied World
The sun never sets on the Vulgarian Empire.
Place-Names from a Newly Donny-fied World
The sun never sets on the Vulgarian Empire.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 12:00
How a New Israeli Policy Cuts Off Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Months into the ceasefire, Israeli officials barred thirty-seven international N.G.O.s. A Doctors Without Borders clinic is carrying on without antibiotics, or even chairs for patients.
How a New Israeli Policy Cuts Off Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Months into the ceasefire, Israeli officials barred thirty-seven international N.G.O.s. A Doctors Without Borders clinic is carrying on without antibiotics, or even chairs for patients.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 12:00
The Surrealist Blues Poet aja monet’s Jazzy New Album
Also: Joan Semmel’s revolutionary nudes, Aleshea Harris’s film adaptation of “Is God Is,” Rachel Syme on thrift markets galore, and more.
The Surrealist Blues Poet aja monet’s Jazzy New Album
Also: Joan Semmel’s revolutionary nudes, Aleshea Harris’s film adaptation of “Is God Is,” Rachel Syme on thrift markets galore, and more.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.15. 00:56
While Donald Trump Adventures in China, D.C. Entertains Itself
The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping. Back Stateside, it was non-Presidential motorcades, video games, and a languid vibe at the White House.
While Donald Trump Adventures in China, D.C. Entertains Itself
The President swept off to Beijing to court Xi Jinping. Back Stateside, it was non-Presidential motorcades, video games, and a languid vibe at the White House.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 16:23
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 14th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 14th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 15:45
Keir Starmer Won’t Survive This
After a disastrous set of election results, the British Prime Minister’s authority is in tatters.
Keir Starmer Won’t Survive This
After a disastrous set of election results, the British Prime Minister’s authority is in tatters.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 12:00
The End of Refugee Resettlement
What happened when the Trump Administration turned its back on the world’s most vulnerable.
The End of Refugee Resettlement
What happened when the Trump Administration turned its back on the world’s most vulnerable.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 12:00
Will Donald Trump Be Allowed to Destroy His Records?
A law passed after Watergate makes Presidential records government property. The Trump Administration has declared it unconstitutional.
Will Donald Trump Be Allowed to Destroy His Records?
A law passed after Watergate makes Presidential records government property. The Trump Administration has declared it unconstitutional.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 12:00
Brandy (a Fine Girl) in Couples Therapy
“Brandy,” Dr. Feldman says, carefully, “when he says that the sea is his lady, what do you hear?”
Brandy (a Fine Girl) in Couples Therapy
“Brandy,” Dr. Feldman says, carefully, “when he says that the sea is his lady, what do you hear?”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 12:00
Your Friendly Neighborhood Newsletter
Local newsletters from “The Boerum Bulletin” in Brooklyn to “The Eastside Rag” in L.A. are providing a sense of community that’s missing from our algorithmic feeds.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Newsletter
Local newsletters from “The Boerum Bulletin” in Brooklyn to “The Eastside Rag” in L.A. are providing a sense of community that’s missing from our algorithmic feeds.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 12:00
Where the Met Gala Really Begins
Every year, the Mark Hotel is transformed into a chaotic celebrity holding pen.
Where the Met Gala Really Begins
Every year, the Mark Hotel is transformed into a chaotic celebrity holding pen.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 12:00
The Looming Disaster of the Border Wall in Big Bend, Texas
The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a pro-gun YouTuber running for Congress. It’s happening anyway.
The Looming Disaster of the Border Wall in Big Bend, Texas
The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a pro-gun YouTuber running for Congress. It’s happening anyway.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 01:30
Hungary Avoided Democratic Collapse. Can We?
After years of corruption and democratic erosion under Viktor Orbán, Hungary must rebuild its institutions. Its new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, faces questions about how he’ll do it.
Hungary Avoided Democratic Collapse. Can We?
After years of corruption and democratic erosion under Viktor Orbán, Hungary must rebuild its institutions. Its new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, faces questions about how he’ll do it.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.14. 01:23
The Hollow Trickery of “The Wizard of the Kremlin”
Olivier Assayas’s adaptation of a novel about a fictionalized adviser to Vladimir Putin reduces politics to personalities and atrocities to anecdotes.
The Hollow Trickery of “The Wizard of the Kremlin”
Olivier Assayas’s adaptation of a novel about a fictionalized adviser to Vladimir Putin reduces politics to personalities and atrocities to anecdotes.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.13. 22:00
Olivier Assayas’s Coming of Political Age
The director—whose newest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” examines the ascent of Vladimir Putin—discusses a few of the books that have helped to shape his ideals.
Olivier Assayas’s Coming of Political Age
The director—whose newest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” examines the ascent of Vladimir Putin—discusses a few of the books that have helped to shape his ideals.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.13. 20:36
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 13th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 13th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.13. 12:00
Buddy Bradley’s Legacy of Dance
Maureen Footer’s new biography, “Feel the Floor,” shows how a little-known Black choreographer taught white stars all the latest moves.
Buddy Bradley’s Legacy of Dance
Maureen Footer’s new biography, “Feel the Floor,” shows how a little-known Black choreographer taught white stars all the latest moves.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.13. 12:00
Why Spain Is Standing Up to Donald Trump
Pedro Sánchez, the Socialist Prime Minister, has led the European opposition to the Iran war from the start.
Why Spain Is Standing Up to Donald Trump
Pedro Sánchez, the Socialist Prime Minister, has led the European opposition to the Iran war from the start.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.13. 00:15
Why Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Dedicated a Golden Statue to the President
Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor, explains that Trump’s supporters don’t think of him as a godlike figure, even as the President posts pictures of himself as Jesus.
Why Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Dedicated a Golden Statue to the President
Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor, explains that Trump’s supporters don’t think of him as a godlike figure, even as the President posts pictures of himself as Jesus.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.12. 19:57
A Scientist’s Close Call with Hantavirus Aboard the M.V. Hondius Cruise
He was somewhere in the South Atlantic when a friend texted him about an outbreak on a cruise: “Please tell me you’re not on this ship.”
A Scientist’s Close Call with Hantavirus Aboard the M.V. Hondius Cruise
He was somewhere in the South Atlantic when a friend texted him about an outbreak on a cruise: “Please tell me you’re not on this ship.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.12. 17:23
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 12th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 12th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.12. 12:00
Why the Future of College Could Look Like OnlyFans
Universities have become generic, one professor and former dean argues. In the A.I. era, students may demand something they can’t get elsewhere.
Why the Future of College Could Look Like OnlyFans
Universities have become generic, one professor and former dean argues. In the A.I. era, students may demand something they can’t get elsewhere.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.12. 12:00
The Art of the Ceasefire
How President Trump’s approach to the war in Iran is turning endless conflict, interrupted by fleeting pauses, into the status quo.
The Art of the Ceasefire
How President Trump’s approach to the war in Iran is turning endless conflict, interrupted by fleeting pauses, into the status quo.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.12. 12:00
Writing the Trump Years Into History
How do you bring an American-history textbook up to date when the country’s past has become a political battleground?
Writing the Trump Years Into History
How do you bring an American-history textbook up to date when the country’s past has become a political battleground?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.12. 12:00
Your Personality, According to Your Sleeping Position
You have a penchant for pinning your partner beneath your full weight, which has suddenly shifted entirely into the leg or arm you’ve draped across their body.
Your Personality, According to Your Sleeping Position
You have a penchant for pinning your partner beneath your full weight, which has suddenly shifted entirely into the leg or arm you’ve draped across their body.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.11. 18:56
Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 11th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Monday, May 11th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.11. 16:47
Barack Obama in the Trump Era
The reporter Peter Slevin asks the former President the question on many Democrats’ minds: Why isn’t he doing more in a time of crisis?
Barack Obama in the Trump Era
The reporter Peter Slevin asks the former President the question on many Democrats’ minds: Why isn’t he doing more in a time of crisis?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.11. 12:00
Can Zohran Mamdani’s New Correction Commissioner Solve the Problem of Rikers?
Stanley Richards brings faith in reform and his own experience of incarceration to an ongoing crisis.
Can Zohran Mamdani’s New Correction Commissioner Solve the Problem of Rikers?
Stanley Richards brings faith in reform and his own experience of incarceration to an ongoing crisis.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.11. 12:00
The Twenty-Six-Year-Old Behind “Obsession,” a Terrifying Tale of a Crush Gone Awry
The filmmaker Curry Barker got his start online as a teen-age sketch comedian. Now he’s making his name as Hollywood’s next great horror auteur.
The Twenty-Six-Year-Old Behind “Obsession,” a Terrifying Tale of a Crush Gone Awry
The filmmaker Curry Barker got his start online as a teen-age sketch comedian. Now he’s making his name as Hollywood’s next great horror auteur.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.11. 12:00
Why Spirit Airlines Failed While European Budget Carriers Thrive
Loved for its cheap seats and derided for its extremely low-frills flights, the American company was arguably a victim of its own success.
Why Spirit Airlines Failed While European Budget Carriers Thrive
Loved for its cheap seats and derided for its extremely low-frills flights, the American company was arguably a victim of its own success.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.11. 12:00
The Fate of Twenty-one Los Angeles Siblings
Nearly two dozen kids were found at risk of abuse and neglect. Will their parents be held accountable?
The Fate of Twenty-one Los Angeles Siblings
Nearly two dozen kids were found at risk of abuse and neglect. Will their parents be held accountable?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.10. 12:00
Restaurant Review: Lysée
One evening a week, at Eunji Lee’s tiny Manhattan pâtisserie, Lysée, sweets are appetizer, entrée, and everything else.
Restaurant Review: Lysée
One evening a week, at Eunji Lee’s tiny Manhattan pâtisserie, Lysée, sweets are appetizer, entrée, and everything else.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.10. 12:00
How Reading with My Dying Mother Revealed Her Life
As a teacher, she would talk about literature with other people’s children. Finally I got the same chance.
How Reading with My Dying Mother Revealed Her Life
As a teacher, she would talk about literature with other people’s children. Finally I got the same chance.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 12:00
What “The Sheep Detectives” Doesn’t Understand About Sheep
The new film, starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson, is based on a near-perfect “sheep crime novel”—but the adaptation shows disappointingly little interest in the animal mind.
What “The Sheep Detectives” Doesn’t Understand About Sheep
The new film, starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson, is based on a near-perfect “sheep crime novel”—but the adaptation shows disappointingly little interest in the animal mind.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 12:00
Is Los Angeles Finally Ready to Take the Subway?
After decades of false starts, a new rail line has opened along the city’s most congested boulevard.
Is Los Angeles Finally Ready to Take the Subway?
After decades of false starts, a new rail line has opened along the city’s most congested boulevard.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 12:00
Spirit Airlines and the Death of Leisure for the Non-Leisure Class
The low-cost carrier was a mess. But it was also an icon of budget travel, facilitating a kind of modest freedom for the masses.
Spirit Airlines and the Death of Leisure for the Non-Leisure Class
The low-cost carrier was a mess. But it was also an icon of budget travel, facilitating a kind of modest freedom for the masses.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 12:00
The Grandmothers Who Become Mothers Again
In “Mawmaw,” the photographer Anthony Wilson pays tribute to West Virginia women who, after one tragedy or another, care for their children’s children.
The Grandmothers Who Become Mothers Again
In “Mawmaw,” the photographer Anthony Wilson pays tribute to West Virginia women who, after one tragedy or another, care for their children’s children.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 12:00
Péter Magyar Led Hungarians out of Autocracy. Where Will He Take Them Now?
In his first substantial conversation with a foreign journalist since being elected, the new Prime Minister promised, “We don’t want to build a power machine.”
Péter Magyar Led Hungarians out of Autocracy. Where Will He Take Them Now?
In his first substantial conversation with a foreign journalist since being elected, the new Prime Minister promised, “We don’t want to build a power machine.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 05:59
Have Billionaires Gone Too Far?
“We’ve seen them overplaying their hand,” the sociologist Brooke Harrington says. “They’re pillaging American cultural institutions. They’re pillaging democracy.”
Have Billionaires Gone Too Far?
“We’ve seen them overplaying their hand,” the sociologist Brooke Harrington says. “They’re pillaging American cultural institutions. They’re pillaging democracy.”
The New Yorker - 2026.05.09. 00:38
The Chaotic New Era of British Politics
Keir Starmer’s unpopularity has led Labour to a humiliating defeat in local elections. Now, with five major parties competing for votes, the far right could be well positioned for a general-election victory.
The Chaotic New Era of British Politics
Keir Starmer’s unpopularity has led Labour to a humiliating defeat in local elections. Now, with five major parties competing for votes, the far right could be well positioned for a general-election victory.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 23:03
Music Review: Kacey Musgraves’s “Middle of Nowhere”
On her new album, “Middle of Nowhere,” the singer toys with two of country music’s great themes: her home state of Texas, and solitude.
Music Review: Kacey Musgraves’s “Middle of Nowhere”
On her new album, “Middle of Nowhere,” the singer toys with two of country music’s great themes: her home state of Texas, and solitude.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 23:00
A Tree Grows in Marburg in “Silent Friend”
In Ildikó Enyedi’s meditative nature epic, three lonely experimenters from three different eras seek to unlock the secrets of plants—and learn something vital about themselves.
A Tree Grows in Marburg in “Silent Friend”
In Ildikó Enyedi’s meditative nature epic, three lonely experimenters from three different eras seek to unlock the secrets of plants—and learn something vital about themselves.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 20:00
Growing Up with a Mother in Prison
Harriet Clark’s new novel, “The Hill,” parallels her own childhood years spent visiting the prison where her mother was incarcerated. She talks with Rachel Aviv.
Growing Up with a Mother in Prison
Harriet Clark’s new novel, “The Hill,” parallels her own childhood years spent visiting the prison where her mother was incarcerated. She talks with Rachel Aviv.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 17:05
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 8th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 8th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 12:00
Do We Think Too Much About the Future?
For most of history, people didn’t try predicting it. Maybe that was wise.
Do We Think Too Much About the Future?
For most of history, people didn’t try predicting it. Maybe that was wise.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 12:00
The Reign of David Attenborough
For generations of TV viewers, the beloved presenter has linked the patch of glass in our living rooms and the wide world beyond. And he’s not done yet.
The Reign of David Attenborough
For generations of TV viewers, the beloved presenter has linked the patch of glass in our living rooms and the wide world beyond. And he’s not done yet.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 12:00
For Putin, Problems (and Paranoia) Keep Mounting
Drone attacks, internet blackouts, and a sudden downturn in the economy have marked one of the worst stretches for Vladimir Putin since the start of the war in Ukraine.
For Putin, Problems (and Paranoia) Keep Mounting
Drone attacks, internet blackouts, and a sudden downturn in the economy have marked one of the worst stretches for Vladimir Putin since the start of the war in Ukraine.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 12:00
The Pope’s First Anniversary Is Marked by More Sparring from the White House
Who would have thought that Leo XIV would make so much history so fast?
The Pope’s First Anniversary Is Marked by More Sparring from the White House
Who would have thought that Leo XIV would make so much history so fast?
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 12:00
Rachel Syme Gets Suited Up
Also: Jessica Winter’s mom-themed movie picks
Rachel Syme Gets Suited Up
Also: Jessica Winter’s mom-themed movie picks
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 12:00
The Scarlet “V”
I was comfortable being a tween pariah—especially when the rejection came from such idiots.
The Scarlet “V”
I was comfortable being a tween pariah—especially when the rejection came from such idiots.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.08. 00:04
All the President’s Contractors
Urged by advisers to focus on the domestic agenda, Trump trains his gaze on construction projects around the capital.
All the President’s Contractors
Urged by advisers to focus on the domestic agenda, Trump trains his gaze on construction projects around the capital.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.07. 17:11
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 7th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 7th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.07. 12:00
Mother’s Day Gifts That Say, “Sorry for Everything I Did to You as a Teen”
A luxurious candle probably can’t undo years of terrorization brought on by massive hormonal swings, but it’s worth a try!
Mother’s Day Gifts That Say, “Sorry for Everything I Did to You as a Teen”
A luxurious candle probably can’t undo years of terrorization brought on by massive hormonal swings, but it’s worth a try!
The New Yorker - 2026.05.07. 12:00
The Real Cost of Downsizing Social Security
Under new leadership, the agency has reduced the role of field offices across the country and centralized its operations, making it harder for millions of Americans to get help with their benefits.
The Real Cost of Downsizing Social Security
Under new leadership, the agency has reduced the role of field offices across the country and centralized its operations, making it harder for millions of Americans to get help with their benefits.
The New Yorker - 2026.05.07. 12:00
How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.
Alex Bores wanted to regulate the technology. His race has pitted OpenAI’s influence against Anthropic’s.
How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.
Alex Bores wanted to regulate the technology. His race has pitted OpenAI’s influence against Anthropic’s.
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