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A Booming Shadow Market of Sketchy A.I. Investments
As OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s valuations soar, Silicon Valley outsiders are rushing to secure a small slice however they can.
The “LatinoLand” author discusses a few of the books that she has turned to while working on her new novel.
Sam Altman Won in Court Against Elon Musk. But, Really, We All Lost
The cases of Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried at least offered a pleasant sense of comeuppance. But in Musk v. Altman, to root against Tweedledum was effectively to root for Tweedledee.
A Republican Bloodbath in the Texas Senate Primary Is Giving Democrats Hope
Senator John Cornyn is trying to fight off Texas’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, in a battle to see how far right the state can be pushed. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, may benefit.
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, May 20th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The Best Books of 2026 So Far
Our editors and critics review notable new fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Relics of the Not So Distant Past
May God have mercy on our millennial souls.
Why the Best Writing Advice Is Often the Weirdest
“Three six five,” a new collection of writing exercises, belongs to a venerable tradition of goofy, esoteric, and avant-garde guides to unlocking the creative mind.
The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
Samuel Barber’s 1958 opera was in disrepute for decades. A remarkable new production is the latest evidence of its rightful resurgence.
The New Yorker’s Ava Kofman Wins a 2026 National Magazine Award
The prize, for a Profile of the far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin, follows recent recognition for the magazine’s celebrity photography by Gillian Laub.
Kentucky Primary-Election Results: Thomas Massie Loses
The outspoken critic of President Trump fails to hold on to his seat in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District.
Drake Would Like to Settle the Score
On a trio of comeback albums—“Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid of Honour”—the rapper tries to address some unfinished business. But he sounds better when he’s having fun.
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, May 19th
A drawing that riffs on the latest news and happenings.
The Gaza Peace Plan Has Gone Nowhere
More than six months after the U.S.-negotiated ceasefire, Israel still controls more than half the territory in Gaza, and Hamas refuses to disarm.
The Enrollment Cliff Is Here. Which Schools Will Survive It?
As the number of new high-school graduates drops, colleges will close, some will merge, and others may change beyond recognition.