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At only twenty-one, the tennis phenom Alex Eala is likely already the best-ever player from Southeast Asia. Now she is…
The Floods Nepal Didn’t Cause
Ishaan Tharoor writes about how flash floods have killed at least five hundred people in a nation that has contributed…
Cinema Lessons from a Trash-Movie Auteur
Becca Rothfeld on the films of Neil Breen, including, most recently, “Dire Duplicity,” which premièred in May, 2026, at the…
How the Meta Settlement Could Change the Internet
Nathaniel Lubin writes that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has accepted, for the first time, that much of…
Dolly Parton’s Quietly Inspiring Defense of Marriage
Casey Cep on the death of Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, which called rare attention to a steadfast union that…
Nicole Rifkin’s “Pure Gold”
Françoise Mouly speaks with the artist Nicole Rifkin about her cover for the September 7, 2026, issue of The New…
Your Friendly Neighborhood Hooters
The chain is attempting a wholesome revival, Hannah Goldfield writes. Will it work?
Kacey Musgraves, Crossover Queen
Also: John David Washington plays a tech bro in “Disruption,” Samara Joy and Christian McBride perform at Central Park, Jacob…
Could Data Centers Swing an Election in Wisconsin?
Dan Kaufman writes on how data centers and A.I. development are affecting political races.
There’s No Place Like Group Chats
Hanif Abdurraqib writes about how group chats can help long-lasting friendships survive.