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Why Justin Bieber Got Banned from Performing in China
In a country that is trying to reconcile its system of stringent political control with the porousness of modern culture, even a feckless pop star can be a threat.
By Jiayang Fan
6:49 P.M.
News Desk
Will John McCain Save Obamacare—and Himself?
The Arizona senator has enjoyed bipartisan respect and even reverence. How he will be remembered may depend on what he does should a bill to repeal Obamacare come to a final vote.
By Mark Singer
5:44 P.M.
Elements
Hypnotized by Elon Musk’s Hyperloop
What purpose do vacuum-tube trains and other futuristic projects really serve?
By Geoff Manaugh
5:29 P.M.
Daily Shouts
Trump’s Advice for Girl Scouts
“Remember, as you become Woman Scouts, aim to be as thin as your mints.”
By Broti Gupta and Karen Chee
3:00 P.M.
Second Read
Octavia Butler’s Prescient Vision of a Zealot Elected to “Make America Great Again”
In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time, Butler’s “Parable” books may be unmatched.
By Abby Aguirre
2:00 P.M.
Satire from The Borowitz Report
Jeff Sessions Urges Melania to Work Harder on Campaign to Stop Cyberbullying
“From my perspective, cyberbullying is very much a growing problem,” the Attorney General said.
By Andy Borowitz
1:15 P.M.
News Desk
The Cruelty and Cynicism of Trump’s Transgender Ban
The President’s tweets are a naked attempt to divert attention from his scandals.
By David Remnick
12:43 P.M.
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, July 26th
The five stages of White House employment.
By Peter Kuper
12:25 P.M.
Culture Desk
The Autofictions of Kendrick Lamar
In a recent concert at the Barclays Center, Lamar’s delivery was a testament to the enduring power of an unvarnished rap performance.
By Doreen St. Félix
11:28 A.M.
Flash Fiction
The Wife on Ambien
“What are you doing? I whisper in her ear. Skiing, she says. Skiing in the Canadian Rockies with Mr. Bluepants.”
By Ed Park
10:30 A.M.

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In a country that is trying to reconcile its system of stringent political control with the porousness of modern culture, even a feckless pop star can be a threat.

6:49 P.M.

The Arizona senator has enjoyed bipartisan respect and even reverence. How he will be remembered may depend on what he does should a bill to repeal Obamacare come to a final vote.

5:44 P.M.

What purpose do vacuum-tube trains and other futuristic projects really serve?

5:29 P.M.

“Remember, as you become Woman Scouts, aim to be as thin as your mints.”

3:00 P.M.

In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time, Butler’s “Parable” books may be unmatched.

2:00 P.M.

“From my perspective, cyberbullying is very much a growing problem,” the Attorney General said.

1:15 P.M.

The President’s tweets are a naked attempt to divert attention from his scandals.

12:43 P.M.

The five stages of White House employment.

12:25 P.M.

In a recent concert at the Barclays Center, Lamar’s delivery was a testament to the enduring power of an unvarnished rap performance.

11:28 A.M.

“What are you doing? I whisper in her ear. Skiing, she says. Skiing in the Canadian Rockies with Mr. Bluepants.”

10:30 A.M.