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As DeSantis Campaigns, Disney Sees a Long Road Ahead
The company, long allergic to controversy, is likely to be the subject of very public and partisan criticism throughout the Republican primary.
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A Fatal Shooting and a Hijab Ban: Two Faces of France’s Racial Divisions
The almost simultaneous police killing of Nahel Merzouk and a ban on head scarves in soccer were coincidental, but they illuminate France’s crisis of identity and inclusion.
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In Small Victory, Signs of Grueling Combat Ahead in Ukrainian Counteroffensive
Expecting a quick retreat, a volunteer Ukrainian unit instead faced two days of tough resistance from dug-in Russian forces.
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In Australia’s Last Frontier, Fireworks One Day a Year
In the vast and sparsely populated Northern Territory, residents’ sense of rugged individualism finds expression every July 1, explosively.
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A.I. Is Coming for Mathematics, Too
For thousands of years, mathematicians have adapted to the latest advances in logic and reasoning. Are they ready for artificial intelligence?
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How my queer identity and love for horoscopes intersect
Why are horoscopes so popular within queer and femme spaces?
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For the best vegan Caprese salad, use the right tofu
In a vegan Caprese, silken tofu plays the creamy counterpoint to the fresh, juicy tomatoes.
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Solution to Evan Birnholz’s July 2 crossword, “Themeless No. 22”
A 128-word challenger for your weekend.
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Lithium Scarcity Pushes Carmakers Into the Mining Business
Ford, General Motors and others are striking deals with mining companies to avoid raw material shortages that could thwart their electric vehicle ambitions.
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New Uncensored Chatbots Ignite a Free-Speech Fracas
A new generation of chatbots doesn’t have many of the guardrails put in place by companies like Google and OpenAI, presenting new possibilities — and risks.