Why Widow’s Bay Is the Show of the Summer
Its blend of horror and comedy channels the spirit of the times.
Culture
Inside Trump’s Rush Job to Build His Arch
If the president gets his way, new rules would lower the bar for building monuments in Washington.
What Lionel Messi Sees
The World Cup’s all-time leading goal scorer is always paying attention.
Dua Lipa’s Freedom-to-Read Crusade
The pop star’s latest literary cause is good PR—and a complicated topic.
The World Cup Could Not Be Americanized
Spain’s 1–0 win over Argentina demonstrated all of the ways that this sport is still foreign in the United States.
The Crisis That Novelists Can’t Handle
Amitav Ghosh believes that climate change requires rethinking the novel. His new work of fiction fails that standard.
J. D. Vance’s New Book Wasn’t Meant to Be Read
Why does Communion exist?
Why Widow’s Bay Is the Show of the Summer
Its blend of horror and comedy channels the spirit of the times.
Inside Trump’s Rush Job to Build His Arch
If the president gets his way, new rules would lower the bar for building monuments in Washington.
Ode to Ashy Knees
A poem
What Lionel Messi Sees
The World Cup’s all-time leading goal scorer is always paying attention.
Dua Lipa’s Freedom-to-Read Crusade
The pop star’s latest literary cause is good PR—and a complicated topic.
When Did Sports Get So Loud?
Athletes have become influencers. In-game production has become “storytelling.” And everything has gotten very, very stimulating.
Your Odyssey Might Be Cropped
Not all viewings are created equal.