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Bari Weiss Chooses War

In her attempts to shake up 60 Minutes, she has taken the path of most resistance. By Charlotte Klein

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James Dolan’s Unlikely Redemption Arc

By Chris Smith The long-vilified Knicks owner gets a shot at vindication. ‘It’s all orange-and-blue skies,’ says Spike Lee podcast

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Iowa Republicans Reject Trump’s Pick for Governor

By Ed Kilgore The president’s endorsed candidate lost to right-wing challenger Zach Lahn, giving Iowa Democrats grounds for optimism in November.

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Xavier Becerra in Prime Position as California Governor’s Race Votes Come In

Democrat Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appear likely to advance to November’s general election.

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don't dilly dally

New Stuff Alert: A Ninja Espresso Machine and Summer-Weight Agolde

By Tembe Denton-Hurst

Plus, sun-tea soap from Warby Meyers, a beach-ready collection from Away, and more.

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early and often

Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Alabama Gerrymander for 2026

In applying Callais to this year’s election, the conservative majority showed it can’t wait to wreck voting rights as we have known them.

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Bessent Clarifies How He Wanted to Beat Up Bill Pulte

On Capitol Hill, the secretary was asked about his past dustup with Pulte, whose new job as Trump’s DNI is already in jeopardy.

stop the presses

stop the presses

Bari Weiss Chooses War

By Charlotte Klein

In her attempts to shake up 60 Minutes, she has taken the path of most resistance.

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tremendous content

Trump Says White House UFC Cage May Stay Up Forever

By Margaret Hartmann

Calling the UFC arena his Eiffel Tower was clearly a troll. But it wouldn’t be the first online Trump taunt to take physical form.

SpaceX Employees Form Bargaining Unit for Super-Rich People

The group’s assets are estimated at around $20 billion.

The Billionaires Booking Private Jets to See the Knicks

By Adriane Quinlan

Spend half a million on a ticket, schedule a helicopter to midtown, and don’t forget to hire a stylist with a rack of blue and orange.

Introducing How to Visit an Art Museum, by Jerry Saltz

Our senior art critic’s guides to the Met, MoMA, the Whitney, the Frick, and the Guggenheim.

Missing Congressman Wins Primary, Promises to Explain

Tom Kean Jr., who hasn’t been seen in months, said he would be “completely transparent” about the medical condition that has sidelined him.

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early and often

Iowa Republicans Reject Trump’s Pick for Governor

The president’s endorsed candidate lost to right-wing challenger Zach Lahn, giving Iowa Democrats grounds for optimism in November.

Why Kalshi Wants Businesses to Bet on the Knicks, Too

By John Herrman

A Manhattan bar is using Kalshi as an insurance policy for a free-drinks promotion. This is the future prediction markets want.

James Dolan’s Unlikely Redemption Arc

The long-vilified Knicks owner gets a shot at vindication. ‘It’s all orange-and-blue skies,’ says Spike Lee

The Fight to Free Ben & Jerry’s

By Carrie Battan

Is Ben Cohen the last holdout of hippie capitalism or a contrarian who won’t let go?

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stop the presses

Scott Pelley Accuses CBS Execs of Incompetence, Bias in Fiery 60 Minutes Exit

By Charlotte Klein

The show’s new head, Nick Bilton, chided Pelley for his “performative display of hostility.”

Platner’s Maine Democratic Opponent Is Still Only on the Ballot

The governor has noted she never ended her Senate campaign, but it’s not clear that she plans on reviving it in light of Platner’s new troubles.

11 Job Requirements Bill Pulte Met to Be Trump’s New DNI

From zero intelligence experience to knowing where to find AI Trump-Jesus pics, this guy checks all the boxes.

Good Luck Trying to Opt Out of the AI Stock-Market Bonanza

With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI set to go public, millions of Americans could soon own shares of AI companies whether they want to or not.

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Pentagon Bans Fat Troops From White House UFC

By Margaret Hartmann

Service members who want tickets to the cage match on the South Lawn must meet the required waist-to-height ratio.

Trump and Netanyahu May Be on the Rocks

The president reportedly swore at the Israeli prime minister over his country’s escalating attacks in Lebanon.

Would You Like That Video More If It Had Your Face in It?

By John Herrman

YouTube and Spotify want people to customize everything with AI.

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tremendous content

Don Jr. & Bettina Anderson’s Wedding: The Biggest Snubs & Surprises

By Margaret Hartmann

Savage Melania gossip? Ivanka beach photos? Les Misérables? Here’s what you (and President Trump) missed from Don Jr. and Bettina’s Bahamas wedding.

The Right Kind of Pregnancy

Conservatives want women to have more children — but only on their terms.

What You Need to Know to Hop on the Knicks Bandwagon

It’ll be a delight to have you, and we’ve got room for everyone.

How Gianni Infantino, and FIFA, Won Trump’s Heart

Inside the geopolitical tug of war behind the 2026 World Cup.