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The Pastry A.I. That Learned to Fight Cancer

In Japan, a system designed to distinguish croissants from bear claws has turned out to be capable of a whole lot more.

Larry Summers Versus the Stimulus

Could the passage of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus-relief package mark the end of the neoliberal era?

The Young Political Spaces of the Internet

How a new generation has embraced extreme views online.

Unionizing an Amazon Fulfillment Center

If employees of an Alabama warehouse vote to form a union, their decision could have ripple effects around the country.

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Podcasts: Radio Hour

A weekly mix of in-depth interviews, profiles, and more, hosted by David Remnick.

Goings On About Town

The best things happening in New York City, as well as online and streaming.

Puzzles & Games Dept.

Play crosswords, cryptics, and more.

Caption Contest

We provide a cartoon, you provide a caption.

The Pure Joy of “Waffles + Mochi”

Warm and inclusive, Michelle Obama’s food show for kids follows a pair of puppet friends on a global culinary tour.

This Fight Is About More Than the Price of Books

The owner of a Kansas bookstore wants to tell you about how Amazon is hurting American downtowns.

The Pleasures of Conversing via Voice Text

An audio message is a text with a pulse, a fizzy zap of connection that’s there and then gone.

The Muddled History of Anti-Asian Violence

It’s hard to describe anti-Asian racism when society lacks a coherent account of what it actually looks like.

How Two Shows Coupled Romance with Race

In “Bridgerton,” the racial element was cannily calibrated; in “The Bachelor,” it threw the love story off course.

H.R. 1 Is About Climate, Too

The For the People Act says nothing about carbon emissions or solar panels, but it’s still the most important piece of climate legislation today.

Howard Stern’s Doctor Will See You Now

Dr. David Agus has been a tool to combat misinformation about the coronavirus (and bogus diets).

Biden’s Experiment in Universal Basic Income

The stimulus bill’s child tax credit has the potential to change the way that the United States addresses poverty.

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In Focus

The Coronavirus Crisis

Coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, from the science of vaccines to the culture of quarantine.

Racial Injustice and Policing

Black Lives Matter, police brutality, and the long history of racism in America.

Reopening and the Economy

The impact of the pandemic and the efforts at recovery.

The Future of Democracy

An exploration of democracy in America.

From This Week’s Issue

Jane Mayer on the man who might prosecute Trump, Andrew Solomon on the complexities of polyamory, Joan Acocella on Graham Greene, and more.

March 22, 2021
Giant flowers growing out of NYC subway exit
“Springing Back,” by Liniers.

Humor

How to Become a Billionaire in 2021

Getting rich quick in 2021 may seem difficult, but it’s actually incredibly easy if you follow these simple methods.

Clifford the Big Red Dog’s Latest Adventures

Some of the newest high jinks of everyone’s favorite fifty-foot-tall Labrador retriever.

Obama Persuades G.O.P. Members to Take Vaccine

After he urged Republicans not to get the shot, vaccination requests from Republicans skyrocketed.

New Pills for Right Now

Perhaps some Mealatonin to reduce the urge to post images of homemade food?

Piers Morgan’s Dramatic Exit

A long walk off a short pier for the ousted broadcaster.

Police Procedurals 101

If the show is set in London, the locale will be made to look depressing.

“The Case for and Against Love Potions”

“If I’m advising you to do something uncommon, my dear friend, it’s because I want you to know such uncommon bliss.”

“Days of Teen-Age Glory”

“We passed the time and it passed us / without a sound except for the singing.”

Imbolo Mbue on Sexism and Love Potions

The author discusses her story from this week’s issue of the magazine.

“Privacy”

“What news / are they bringing of our world to the world / of the gods?”