Barbara Kingsolver and Tamara Reynolds

The Opioid Crisis Never Ended. It Was Inherited by the Children.

The pain of drug addiction continues to course through towns like Clarksburg, W.Va., where many babies are born withdrawing and have to be taken from their parents.

The Opinions

The White House Is Just ‘Trying to Keep Grandpa Busy’

Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French convene to discuss the year that was.

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Katherine Miller, Margie Omero and Adrian J. Rivera

‘Miraculous,’ ‘Amazing,’ ‘Disappointing’: 14 Voters on Their Experiences With GLP-1 Drugs and Health in America

The participants discuss their experiences with taking GLP 1s for weight loss and diabetes.

Jamelle Bouie

Donald Trump Is Very Unhappy With You

It’s all over but the shouting.

Michelle Goldberg

Candace Owens Is the Conservative Movement’s Frankenstein Monster

The right mastered influencer politics. Now they’re tearing the movement apart.

Can You Spot a Health Scam? Take Our Quiz.

Does creatine really work? Are LED face masks worth the money? Test your knowledge of bogus remedies and real treatments.

Bowen Yang Sings His Swan Song on ‘S.N.L.’

Hosted by Ariana Grande and featuring Cher as its musical guest, the show had plenty of holiday tunes and a satirical greeting from President Trump.

The Visuals That Defined Style This Year

Fashion, characters, celebrities, scenes and more incredible moments that made you look in 2025.

Quiz: Do You Speak 2025?

An assortment of absurd, useful and funny words and phrases entered the vernacular this year. How well do you know them?

Should I Feel Bad About Joining a Concierge Medical Practice?

I can afford the membership fee, but I’m torn about the ethics of being part of this growing trend.