The Importance of Battling Declinism — and Taking Agency to Build a Better Future
If we view the past with rose-tinted glasses and treat the present and future with pessimism, we risk missing valuable opportunities.
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Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains?
New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act ...
Albany bus station stabbing: Auckland teen sentenced for manslaughter of Epapara Poutapu
A convicted killer who was 16 when he stabbed a stranger to death in front of a crowd of bystanders at Auckland’s Albany bus station has been granted permanent name suppression ...
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KOENIG: It’s Time for Mass Deportations in Louisiana
For years, Louisiana residents and politicians have complained about the Biden administration’s poor handling of the illegal ...
The Story You’ve Been Told About Recycling Is a Lie
If only the story had ended there. Despite that legislative success, the poorer nations of the world have never stopped being ...
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What Does It Mean to Resist Trump in 2025?
Danielle Sassoon’s American bravery. Plus: Susan B. Glasser on Putin’s great day in Washington; Stephen A. Smith for ...
Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that ...
Is Vaping Really as Bad as Smoking?
The F.D.A. is making its biggest move yet to end smoking. It needs to be careful not to give rise to another public health ...
Why Intentional Discomfort Is Actually Good For You
Why wouldn’t it be? It’s easier to order food than cook after a long day. Easier to scroll than pick up a book. Easier to ...