Plus, Marina Koren on the messy reality of Elon Musk’s space city and Derek Thompson on why AI is a waste of time.

The Parenting Prophecy

The way someone was raised often shows up in the way they raise their own kids—for better or worse.

Faith Hill

AI Is a Waste of Time

The newest AI tools are accelerating basic research and scaring the general public. But many people are simply using them as toys.

Derek Thompson

SpaceX’s explosive launch covered a Texas town in grime. It’s the latest dustup in the company’s unneighborly saga.

Marina Koren

Doubts have now come to the Netherlands, where the most-contested interventions for children and adolescents were developed.

Frieda Klotz

The Arizona senator attempts to explain herself.

McKay Coppins

“They hate the other guy.”

Ronald Brownstein

The host spent some of his last minutes on the network mocking a cult. He did not seem to appreciate the irony.

Megan Garber

A California oil refinery shut down during the pandemic. A year later, former employees were not all right.

Annie Lowrey

What we really lose when brick-and-mortar retailers close

Amanda Mull

Republicans thought about running without Trump in 2024—but lost their nerve. They’re heading for electoral disaster again.

David Frum

How to break the negative feedback loop that can make us act mean

Arthur C. Brooks

The movie adaptation of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret captures the cross-generational power of Judy Blume’s beloved novel.

Shirley Li

After learning the full scope of my boyfriend’s finances, I don’t know if I should continue the relationship.

Lori Gottlieb