A feathery parable of America’s divisions in the 21st century
John Prideaux, our executive editor, argues that making a spectacle of a Muslim gunman’s death is a deliberate political choice
Meet the people betting Americans will swoon over Japan’s ancient pastime
A parliamentary fight over hemlines shows the battle of the sexes is still on
Alexandra Suich Bass, our culture editor, examines whether tech’s bad boys make for good viewing
How fast you walk may be as important as how much
Our weekly podcast on America. This week, the shift in how both parties talk about religion
As the country stamps out its national heritage, its neighbour’s propaganda is taking over
DOGE was a huge missed opportunity
Also on the daily podcast: a mysterious release of the plague (perhaps) and a tribute to the inventor of flat-screen displays
Robert Zubrin thinks colonising space could save humanity. His theories rest on a controversial reading of American history
With politicians flailing, it’s worth trying an approach that has worked in Europe, argues Glenn Hubbard