The Week makes sense of the news by curating the best of the U.S. and international media into a succinct, lively digest.
Editor’s letter
Fears of Hezbollah war rise amid Gaza pullback
It wasn’t all bad
Note to readers
A ‘Squad’ member loses Democratic primary
White House can pressure social media platforms
Supreme Court: A conservative schism on originalism
Only in America
Good week/bad week
In other news
The U.S. at a glance
The world at a glance
The nonagenarian action hero
Stein’s New York nightmare
How Hamm found happiness
In the news
An American crusade
The era of bipartisan pessimism
RFK Jr.’s fading campaign
Anti-abortion campaign backfires
Viewpoint
It must be true… • I read it in the tabloids
Say farewell to that old-time NHS religion
We shouldn’t have to pay for the beach
EU: Will new biodiversity law green the continent?
South Africa: A humbled ANC accepts white partners
‘Redneck vengeance’ on wayward kids
Let Africans be judges of our own crimes
Noted
Social media: Warning label required?
U.S. edition: A very British scandal
Louisiana: Bringing God into the classroom
Judge Cannon: Slow-walking a Trump trial
Wit & Wisdom
Poll watch
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Flying eyes: U.S. may ban top-selling drones
Innovation of the week
Bytes: What’s new in tech
A star that zooms alone through space
Is Alzheimer’s theory wrong?
Thinking without words
GMO baby formula
How shipworms eat wood
What Went Wrong With Capitalism • Book of the week
Same as It Ever Was • Novel of the week
Consent
Best books…chosen by Conn Iggulden
Also of interest…in reissues
Paul Scheer • Author of the week
Song of the summer: Pop’s annual battle returns
New and notable podcasts
Janet Planet
Horizon: An American Saga–Chapter 1
Kinds of Kindness
Streaming tips • Six notable new music documentaries
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F • Show of the week
Two summer salads: Watermelon and rhubarb reconsidered • Recipes of the week
Robot chefs: A Chipotle founder’s spin on a spreading trend
Wine: Summer reds
This week’s dream: The beauty and bewitching diversity of Albania
Montage Big Sky • Hotel of the week
Getting the flavor of…
This week: Homes in Indiana
The bottom line
Competition: EU brings charges against Apple
Boeing: Prosecutors push to reopen 737 Max case
Mansion won’t sell? Make it a cliffhanger
Risky bets: Seeking profits in ‘alt’ assets
What the experts say
Charity of the week
AI promises: One stock to rule them all
‘Retraining’ right into a dead-end job
The strange economics of the Birkin
The legendary center fielder who electrified fans • Willie Mays 1931–2024
The uniquely recognizable actor who disappeared into roles • Donald Sutherland 1935–2024
A song for El Chapo
The Week Contest