A Jewish Promised Land in … Texas? Rachel Cockerell Had to Know More.
Discovering the ways her great-grandfather’s rich life intersected with the hidden history of Zionism led to an unusually crafted new book, “Melting Point.”
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New Crime Novels With Unexpected Twists
South of Nowhere By Jeffery Deaver Colter Shaw is a professional “rewards seeker,” a skilled tracker who specializes in finding missing people — usually for the reward money, though sometimes out of the goodness of his heart. It’s a simple enough …
The Shifting Conversation Around Canada’s Opioid Crisis
President Trump’s claims about fentanyl trafficking have played a role in refocusing Canada’s attention on border control.
‘Sinners’ Box Office Success Puts It in Elite Company
The horror movie from Ryan Coogler is on a pace to collect at least $330 million in worldwide ticket sales, a level reached by few original films in the genre.
Elon Musk, Henry Ford and the Rich Tradition of Rabble-Rousers
An entrepreneur who revolutionized the automobile business decides he now needs to change how the world thinks, so he buys a media property to use as a megaphone. His rants validate many people’s worst impulses while also encouraging enemies of …
Voice of Lay Catholics Is Likely to Be Heard in Leo XIV’s Church
When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value,” whether an archbishop or an unordained believer.
The Trade War’s Impact on Your Barbecue: Pricier Burgers
Most American burgers are, in fact, not entirely American. The patties grilled at backyard barbecues or flipped in fast-food restaurants are often a blend of ground beef, both homegrown and imported from other countries, especially Brazil. In school …
Putin Puts on Show of Defiance as Cease-Fire Talks Drag On
Russia’s president used the celebration of victory in World War II to highlight the resources he has to keep fighting in Ukraine.
Europe Wants to Arm Ukraine, but It’s Losing a Race Against Time
President Trump’s insistence that the United States do less toward securing Europe means that allies, scrambling to arm themselves, have less to give to Ukraine.
I drank coffee like Dan Campbell — and learned a little about caffeine and performance
The Athletic’s Rustin Dodd tried to drink coffee like Lions coach Dan Campbell for a day, partly because it sounded fun and partly to learn.