Philip Shenon

What Happened to the Francis Revolution?

Pope Francis proved to be far more cautious and conservative than many progressive Catholics had hoped for.

Josh Shapiro

Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack

This level of violence has to stop.

Jeffrey Toobin

When the Supreme Court Spoke With One Voice

The federal judiciary is being forced to confront a fundamental question: What to do when its orders are defied?

California Rolls Back Its Landmark Environmental Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers scaled back a law that was vilified for its role in California’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis.

Jimmy Swaggart, Passionate Televangelist Ousted by Scandal, Dies at 90

A fire-and-brimstone preacher, he reached millions and made millions in a global enterprise before tumbling from grace over his encounters with a prostitute.

What Makes Someone Cool? A New Study Offers Clues.

Six traits can determine your ‘it’ factor, according to researchers who measured coolness around the globe.

How the Hottest Place in India Survives

It’s 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), and it’s only 10 a.m. Welcome to Sri Ganganagar.

Father and Daughter Rescued After Going Overboard During Disney Cruise

Crew members rescued the two passengers after they drifted in the sea away from the ship. Witnesses said on social media that they had seen a girl fall overboard and a man go in after her.

The Most Stylish People of 2025, So Far

Some wore vestments, others scrubs. Some were on courts, others in court. All have shaped the look of the year.

This Restaurant Sees No Gulf Between New Orleans and Mexico

In her first review as our new critic, Tejal Rao visits Acamaya, where the chef Ana Castro is writing the latest chapter in the city’s rich culinary story.

He Made Billions on Google and PayPal. Now, He’s Betting on News.

Michael Moritz co-founded The San Francisco Standard, a local news organization. It is acquiring Charter, a start-up focused on the future of work.