Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
A mathematician by training, he acquired a devoted following with songs that set sardonic lyrics to music that was often maddeningly cheerful.Read More
Massie Criticizes Johnson on Recess as He Tries to Force Epstein Files Vote
“I don’t know why it should be politically painful to be transparent,” Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, said on Sunday, referring to comments by Speaker Mike Johnson.Read More
Inside a Gathering of America’s Growing Home-School Movement
The pandemic supercharged interest. Now, a cultural and political emphasis on women staying at home is continuing to fuel growth.Read More
David Bars Have Had Breakout Success. Can the Protein Craze Last?
The David bar’s breakout success is proof that, in our culture of optimization, one macronutrient is king. But can the protein craze last?Read More
Israel Says It Has Paused Some Military Activity in Gaza as Anger Grows Over Hunger
Operations in three parts of the enclave were temporarily halted on Sunday to allow more aid to enter the territory, the Israeli military said. It was unclear if the decision would relieve the hunger crisis in Gaza.Read More
Inside a Gathering of America’s Growing Home-School Movement
The pandemic supercharged interest. Now, a cultural and political emphasis on women staying at home is continuing to fuel growth.Read More
Alpha School, AI-Driven Education Founded in Austin, Is Coming to More Cities
At Austin’s Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day on academics, led by artificial intelligence tools. New Alpha schools are set to open in about a dozen cities this fall.Read More
In Smithsonian Role, John Roberts Encounters History, Pandas and Trump
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., who serves as the institution’s chancellor, has always emphasized procedure and avoided politics. This moment could make that more difficult.Read More
The Ripple Effects of an ICE Raid on a Nebraska Meatpacking Company
Glenn Valley Foods tried to verify every hire through a federal system. After a raid, the company is wondering how it can keep going.Read More
What Will It Cost to Renovate Trump’s ‘Free’ Air Force One? Don’t Ask.
To hide the cost of renovating the plane Qatar donated to President Trump, the Air Force appears to have tucked it inside an over-budget, behind-schedule nuclear modernization program.Read More