Culture

Gavin Newsom's memoir reveals how America's political elite seek voter approval to fill childhood voids left by distant fathers. From Clinton to Trump, a pattern emerges.

Why restoring democracy after authoritarianism is harder than it looks. Poland's struggle with the 'illiberal trilemma' offers sobering lessons for any nation trying to rebuild.

Trump's aides craft economic talking points, but the president talks about Iran, UFOs, and Greenland instead. Inside the GOP's messaging dilemma ahead of midterms.

How [gestures broadly at everything] became the defining phrase of a decade. What our reliance on wordless communication reveals about democracy and political agency in overwhelming times.

El Mencho's death triggered nationwide violence in Mexico. The paradox of high-profile cartel takedowns and what real solutions might look like.

Ecologist Carlos Santana argues that nativist dogma in ecology distorts science and undermines true wildness. Are we protecting nature or nostalgia?

Two years ago, Trump beamed at Elon Musk during his Congressional address. Tonight's State of the Union finds him battling plummeting polls and policy failures.

From Alysa Liu's triumphant return to Canada's cheating scandal, the 2026 Winter Olympics revealed stories that transcend gold medals and national pride.

Despite blocking Trump's tariffs, the Roberts Court isn't partisan. It's pursuing a bigger project to shrink the presidency and force Congress to govern.

How a simple question from a curious teenager unveils the remarkable technology that connects 5 billion devices worldwide through invisible radio waves.

The US is conducting its largest Middle East military buildup since 2003. As Trump pressures Iran over nuclear weapons, the question remains: will threats turn into action?

Sam Altman defended AI's energy consumption by claiming humans also need 20 years of 'training.' This troubling comparison reveals how tech leaders view people and machines as equals.