With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’?

After the State Department overhauled the process for choosing an artist for the Venice Biennale, it…

From the Archives: The Lasting Influence of the Beat Generation

Whatever. As musician Amram points out, the look’s historical antecedents aren’t Beat, anyway: “The whole beret-and-dark-glasses…

Best Meta Glasses (2026): Ray-Ban, Oakley, AR

Every time I’ve written about Meta’s AI-enabled glasses, I invariably get asked these questions: Why do…

Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric

Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but…

Hisense U7SG TV Review (2026): Better Design, Great Value

Unlike previous years in what TV nerds like me call the “brightness wars,” the U7SG doesn’t…

The 11 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)

Vornado Box Fan Model 80X for $100: While most people who need a box fan are,…

Our Favorite Apple Watch Has Never Been Less Expensive

The Apple Watch Series 11 is a smartwatch worth upgrading to. It’s the best smartwatch for…

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump…

These Are The 5 Most Flattering Pedicure Colours To Try This Summer

The sun has emerged, and so have our toes. Some people are always prepared for a…

Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers

Confidential memos written by the justices shed light on how they came to issue emergency orders…