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Bari’s Picks of the Week: Charlie Kirk’s Final Message
A wild story out of Canada, a debate over assisted suicide, the America at 250 newsletter arrives, and more.
Bari Weiss
The Children’s Books That Changed Our Lives
They say kids don’t read anymore. So we asked our staff to recommend the books that defined their childhoods.
The Free Press
Two Drinks with . . . George Santos
Over cocktails in Washington, the disgraced former congressman talks to River Page about life behind bars, fair-weather friends, and his new role…
River Page
Kristen Stewart Needs You to Know She Thinks Method Acting Is Cringe
The ‘Twilight’ star takes aim at serious men, the internet melts down over the color of the year, and pop stars want to get married again.
Suzy Weiss
Ancient Wisdom: Make a Plan, and Stick to It
In old age, you’re freed from old responsibilities. A new routine helps give meaning to the days.
Jay Neugeboren
My Spare Embryos
I used IVF to start my family. Years later, I’m still wrestling with what to do with the embryos I didn’t use.
Justine El-Khazen
A Man Should Know: How to Propose
The first step in a happy marriage might be a private proposal.
Elliot Ackerman
‘Stranger Things’ Didn’t Have to End Like This
When you have grown men saying cheesy teen lines, something has gone very wrong.
Kat Rosenfield
How New York Became a Hotbed of Chinese Meddling
Elise Stefanik has accused Governor Kathy Hochul of allowing the CCP to achieve ‘widespread political influence’ in New York.
Maya Sulkin
TGIF: FIFA Peace Prize
Seattle Pride meets Iranian modesty laws, UK council paints parking spots around cars, Gianni gifts Trump the world, Afghan assailants (almost) get…
Nellie Bowles
Is There an Affordability Crisis?
Tyler Cowen, Jason Furman, Kyla Scanlon, and others weigh in.
The Editors
Revenge of the Climate Realists
For years, those who questioned the calamity of climate change were treated like pariahs. Now, their day of vindication has come.
Peter Savodnik
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