The case for — and against — striking Iran

President Donald Trump has claimed that he launched a war against Iran to guarantee the end of its nuclear program and topple ...

Do you need to know who you’d be without antidepressants?

Be aware that even if the answer is no, and even if you want to come off the medication, it’s not advisable to stop taking ...

The one question everyone should be asking after OpenAI’s deal with the Pentagon

The answer is that they’re not the same. Unlike Anthropic, OpenAI acceded to a key demand of the Pentagon’s — that its AI systems can be used for “all lawful purposes.” On the face of it, that sounds ...

World leaders are almost never killed in war. Why did it happen to Iran’s supreme leader?

The lack of similar “decapitation” operations against world leaders has not been for lack of trying. The initial “Shock and ...

The Supreme Court appears likely to let stoners own guns

During oral argument on Monday, a majority of the justices appeared likely to strike down a federal law prohibiting an ...

James Talarico preaches faith, love, and healing. Do voters actually want that?

It brings with it the first major opportunity to take stock of lessons ahead of the 2026 midterms, about what kind of fighter Democratic voters are looking for and what kind of message will motivate ...

The civilians dying in Trump’s new war

What we know about the civilian death toll in the Middle East, briefly explained. The US war in Iran, joined by Israel, is in its third day, with no sign of slowing. On Monday, President Donald Trump ...