Teen Vogue Died a Long Time Ago
By embracing radical political activism, the publication deserted the age group it was created to serve. Source link
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A Contradictory Composer’s Spiritual Devotion to Craft
British musicologist Emily Kilpatrick’s biography of French composer Maurice Ravel succeeds because it mirrors Ravel’s own approach to work. Source link
Apple TV made its colorful new logo in a delightfully old-school way
To create Apple TV’s new branding, a team from the global agency TBWA\Media Arts Lab (MAL) gathered in a studio with a blacked-out stage, a giant glass version of the Apple TV logo, and a…
The Case That Could Rein in Private Prison Abuses—or Turn Them Loose
Geo’s opponents say that private companies don’t get the government’s immunity from being sued. Instead, they say that if contractors act legally and follow the government’s instructions…
The U.S. decarbonized electricity and doubled its economy. Here’s the next power test
Countries around the world have been discussing the need to rein in climate change for three decades, yet global greenhouse gas emissions—and global temperatures with them—keep rising.…
How work-life balance improved my career
The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece titled “Why Work-Life Balance Will Keep You Mediocre.” Certainly a headline designed to draw ire from many readers, myself included. The…
We say we care about data privacy, but our actions tell a different story. Here’s why
When the Trump administration gave Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a massive database of information about Medicaid recipients in June 2025, privacy and medical justice…
Plunge in Asia’s AI shares sows doubts over world-beating rally
The region’s sharpest decline since April – triggered by a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street – has refocused attention on cracks beneath the surface The sudden slump in Asia’s technology…
Biden says Trump has 'taken a wrecking ball' to democrary
Former President Joe Biden told Democrats in Nebraska that the party "is back" after some Democratic candidates won across the country in elections earlier this week. Source link
Biden says Trump has 'taken a wrecking ball' to democracy
Former President Joe Biden told Democrats in Nebraska that the party "is back" after some Democratic candidates won across the country in elections earlier this week. Source link
Letitia James seeks fraud charges dismissed, citing 'vindictive' prosecution
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge to dismiss the mortgage fraud case against her, claiming it was brought against her due to President Trump's spite. Source link
Trump: Take money from 'big, bad insurance companies,' give it to Americans
President Trump said he's telling Senate Republicans that money sent to insurance companies should instead go to individuals so they can buy better health care. Source link
Trump Deserves Credit for Action on Nigeria’s Religious Persecution
He is upholding religious freedom as a pillar of American foreign policy, despite criticism of the move filled with misconceptions and disinformation. Source link
This week in business: from AI turbulence to airline refunds
If you glanced at the headlines this week, you might think everything is fine. Markets are not in full panic mode, unemployment is not spiking, and earnings season is still producing…
How failure taught me to succeed as an entrepreneur
Over the past 50 years in the shoe trade, I have had my fair share of failure. The biggest lesson I learned, at the start of my career, is not to devote time and energy to a business or…
Lessons About Power from Middle-earth
A story that needs retelling in our age of rage. Source link
The Pol Who Wants to Replace Pelosi Makes Her Look Normal
Scott Wiener has compiled a record of utterly bonkers legislation, offering proof that his party cannot be trusted around children. Source link
The Trump DOJ’s Vindictive Reply to Comey’s Claim of Vindictive Prosecution
This week produced one of the most bizarre submissions to a court that I’ve seen. Source link
Rembrandt Rules at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach
Seventeen Rembrandts, masterpieces by his best students, and the Leiden Collection, a pioneer in philanthropy. Source link
Caracas’s Crime Hub
Venezuela endangers the hemisphere and the homeland. Source link
Conservative Media’s Big Advantage: Money, Money, Money
But perhaps the most important feature of the media landscape today comes down to money. Specifically, the endless, flowing river of oligarchic monopoly money. Well-functioning media…
OpenAI wants your brand mascot on Sora. What could possibly go wrong?
When OpenAI launched its text-to-video app Sora in September, there was immediate blowback. To absolutely no one’s surprise, users on the platform had a field day using popular characters…
Supplement your Spotify stream with these classic radio treasures
I love FM radio. It’s okay: You can call me a Luddite. My alarm clock is the local public radio station. I love toggling between a few music stations while driving, or even while reading…
Video: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel
new video loaded: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel Niraj Chokshi, our reporter covering transportation, describes where and how flights are being cut in the government…