TikTok shutdown deadline will keep getting extended, says Trump
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company “highly overrated” and said Friday he’ll keep extending the…
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Energy drinks are booming, and Liquid I.V. wants a piece of the action
It’s official: No matter how crowded the store shelves and bodega fridges get, we’re all still very thirsty.But not just for water—flavored water, immunity-boosted water, protein-enhanced…
What is a flesh-eating screwworm? Here’s what to know after the first confirmed human U.S. case in years
The first case of a flesh-eating maggot in years has reportedly been detected in the United States. The maggot, the larva of a New World screwworm (NWS), is unique among maggots as it does…
Mickey Drexler on the future of retail, AI’s limits, and lessons from Steve Jobs
Mickey Drexler redefined retail by radically remaking Gap and J.Crew, and working alongside Steve Jobs to guide the creation of the Apple Store. Now Drexler assesses some of the biggest…
Why your best ideas come when you stop trying so hard
In a world obsessed with productivity hacks and optimization strategies, I propose we try something radical: What if the secret to peak performance isn’t doing more, but doing differently?…
What The New Yorker Was Watching in 1925
Film criticism at The New Yorker started with a bang: the first movie reviewed in the first issue, dated February 21, 1925, was the German director F. W. Murnau’s “The Last Laugh,” a…
The Celebrity Picture Book Boom
There are no guilty pleasures in childhood. It is only as an adult that I feel a certain sheepishness when recalling one of my favorite picture books, “Ann Likes Red,” by Dorothy Z.…
Exclusive: The NFL has a new fashion partner—and it’s your favorite mall retailer
For more than a decade, the NBA tunnel has become a runway, transforming Jayson Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into style icons. NFL stars, on the other hand, have been slower to…
The gap between AI hype and newsroom reality
Although AI is changing the media, how much it’s changing journalism is unclear. Most editorial policies forbid using AI to help write stories, and journalists typically don’t want the…
A Crypto Micronation Is Making Friends at the White House
When I visited the Free Republic of Liberland in April 2023, on its eighth anniversary, there was little to indicate that the tiny proto-nation—which had no permanent residents, barely any…
Quiet firing is spreading, but there are business risks to tactics to push workers out
As more companies demand employees spend more days in their workplaces each week, some critics claim that tightening return to office (RTO) rulesin partaim to provoke resignations from…
Smarter AI is supercharging battery innovation
The global race for better batteries has never been more intense. Electric vehicles, drones, and next-generation aircraft all depend on high-performance energy storage—yet the traditional…
The Creator of “Subway Takes” One Hundred Per Cent Disagrees
“Subway Takes” is the TikTok version of the “Tonight Show”: wholesome, relatable comedy, even if some episodes do acknowledge the existence of opioids and dick pics. The premise is exactly…
How ‘good cause’ eviction laws aim to protect renters from eviction
Matt Losak got interested in evictions when he was nearly subject to one. He was working for a union, which required frequent travel. One month he accidentally left his rent check on his…
U.S. Open 2025: Schedule for singles competition, how to watch Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner matches livestreaming on a TV or phone
It’s time to bust out your best tennis skirts and collared shirts: The 2025 U.S. Open is upon us, with singles play beginning Sunday, August 24. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis…
AI passed the aesthetic Turing Test, raising big questions for art
Pick up an August 2025 issue of Vogue, and you’ll come across an advertisement for the brand Guess featuring a stunning model. Yet tucked away in small print is a startling admission: She…
Why your brand needs an enemy
Most business advice tells you to avoid making enemies. I’m here to tell you the opposite: if your brand doesn’t have an enemy, you’re doing it wrong. This isn’t to suggest you need to…
This underused strategy can help with well-being
You’ve heard plenty of solutions for stress. From meditation and nature walks to cold therapy and yoga, the list is long. But a less well-known strategy can deliver some powerful results:…
This word-search website is the brain boost you never knew you needed
Language is the original technology, the tool we’ve all used to coordinate with each other for thousands of years. Our success in life—both professionally and in relationships—depends on…
Emotionally intelligent people use a brilliant 3-word phrase to learn, remember, and get more out of life
My family and I recently returned from an amazing four weeks of traveling across the western U.S. It’s the longest trip we’ve ever taken together, and it was unforgettable. In those four…
The week in business: Airlines get sued, Cracker Barrel gets a glow-up, and grocery store shrimp goes radioactive
Each week, the business world throws us a mix of surprises, frustrations, and big experiments. Some companies are doubling down on old strategies, others are trying bold new moves, and a…
How AI is reshaping recalls
A recent letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) encouraged industry leaders to streamline and enhance product recall communications, highlighting the need for industry and…
The Vibrant, Disappearing World of India’s Photo Studios
The Jagdish Photo Studio in Manori appeared to Ketaki Sheth as a kind of apparition. A photographer from Mumbai, Sheth owns a home in the coastal village, about a sixty-kilometre drive…
My Mother, New Orleans
My father, who was born in New Orleans and who died there just last year, used to always say, “Funny that they call this the Big Easy.” In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina killed more…