Opinion

Stephens: Do we no longer understand how wars are won?

The Biden administration wants Ukraine and Israel to fight their wars the way we’ve lost ours for 50…

Opinion

Goldberg: Nothing simple about Trump team’s trial defense

His lead attorney said the simplest answers refute the allegations. It’s not that simple.

Kousa Dogwood/Japanese Dogwood flowers after rain showers

Life

Arrival of delicate white, pink dogwood flowers a sign of summer’s onset

These trees can be divided into three species: Korean, Eastern and Pacific, with the latter being a Pacific…

Opinion

Krugman: When climate denialism, culture wars raise a stink

Septic systems inundated by sea-level rise is just the latest impact of inaction and denial of the climate…

Opinion

Stephens: Spain’s hypocrisy in calling for Palestinian state

How would Spain react to Israel calling for statehood for Catalans, Basques and others?

Opinion

Brooks: We haven’t hit peak populism yet, in U.S. and globally

If democracy is going to sustain against hard-right leaders it must appeal to solutions of change.

Opinion

Bouie: What Trump would deliver in promise of mass deportation

In rounding up millions of people, Trump invites internment and mistreatment based on background.

Opinion

Blow: How to respond to childish taunts meant to go viral

When members of Congress descend into click-bait-intended insults, has all focus on legislating been lost?

Opinion

Krugman: How do you solve a problem like ‘vibesession’?

Most people will tell you they’re in good financial shape, but the economy isn’t. Except, it is.

Opinion

Friedman: Western Europe sends Israel message it can’t ignore

The decision by three nations to endorse a Palestinian state won’t move Israelis. It will move others.

Opinion

French: In war, the grieving must wait until the return home

When death comes for your brothers in war, it leaves a wound on your soul that never fully…

Life

Life is hard, yes, but also fleeting. To find happiness, live for today.

As my father used to say: “We’re not getting out of here alive.” So try to appreciate each…

Opinion

Tufekci: Scarlett Johanson’s voice isn’t only thing AI is after

Humanity’s collective creative output is being repurposed and monetized as AI companies see fit.

Opinion

Schwab: MAGA GOP threatens supply chain of gobs to smack

Even if you ration your gobs, the week’s Republican outrages have created a nationwide shortage.

Opinion

Goldberg: Did ‘wokeism’ die of success or disinterest?

An author derides the ‘New Progressivism’ she says canceled Lincoln, then died of success. It’s not that simple.

Opinion

Wegman: To the Supreme Court’s shame, it has no sense of it

Recent revelations about two justices have revealed little concern from the court or from Congress.

Opinion

Bouie: Justice Alito is the true believer his flag says he is

The Supreme Court justice is just as vulnerable to motivated reasoning as any other political person.

Opinion

Krugman: Dow’s record high says as much about Trump as economy

Markets aren’t a good gauge of the economy, but they detect bull in Trump’s claim the economy is…

Opinion

Kristof: If slowing Gaza aid isn’t criminal, it’s unconscionable

The allegations against Israel’s Netanyahu center on Israel’s throttling of aid into a starving Gaza.

Collection of  colorful flowers and ornamental plants in pots against the wooden wall on a corner of town street,Japan

Life

Thrillers, fillers and spillers: Show your style with striking containers

Get into the spirit of summer by breathing new life into your old pots with fresh arrangments of…