Arguments about antisemitism often get bogged down in assertions about a given claim’s motivation, which in most cases is unknowable to determine if a statement should be branded as antisemitic. Eric Levitz argues that the focus should be on its explicit meaning.

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Is that antisemitic? The fraught terminology surrounding the war in Gaza

Delving into the historical and ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, Sarah Schulman argues that denying history has become a tool to justify the sustained murder of thousands in Gaza. Read by Sarah Naughton.

Explanations are not excuses

Though the details are yet to be announced, onlookers can draw one conclusion from the WGA's tentative deal: strikes work. Sarah Jones reflects on how the movement offers an alternative vision to corporate power and highlights the importance of solidarity and fairness in the workforce. Read by Betsy Foldes Meiman.

The strikes are working

Match Group, the company behind dating apps like Tinder and Hinge, is using AI to improve the online dating experience. They're developing AI-driven features to assist users in selecting better photos and offering engagement advice. John Herrman ponders on how AI may streamline online dating but also raises concerns about potential challenges and the future impact of the technology on user experiences. Read by Sean Crisden.

Welcome to the age of AI-powered dating apps

Why isn’t a mainstream Democrat challenging the president?

The demand for a different option is robust. What is mystifyingly absent is the supply. Jonathan Chait reflects on the reluctance of mainstream Democrats to challenge President Joe Biden for the nomination in the upcoming presidential election despite polls showing a close race between Biden and former President Donald Trump. Read by Sean Crisden.

Biden or bust

The candy sellers: how NYC's newest migrant children live

Each day, migrant women and children sell candy on the train cars and platforms of the New York subway. What brought them to the city? Jordan Salama reflects on the stories of the largest wave of Ecuadoran migration to the U.S. since the turn of the century. Read by Mark Deakins.

The candy sellers: the lives and livelihoods of some of the city’s newest migrant children

His actions have led to internal dissatisfaction and declining performance at Goldman Sachs. Will he survive at the helm much longer? Jen Wieczner examines the controversies and challenges surrounding CEO David Solomon. Read by Sarah Naughton.

“Is David Solomon too big a jerk to run Goldman Sachs?”

How democrats can address the Hunter Biden sleaze problem

The scandal in American politics lies not in what's illegal but in what's legal. Powerful individuals often exploit clever ways to bend the law without committing crimes, leading to scandalous behaviour that remains within legal bounds. Jonathan Chait reflects on how the cases of Hunter Biden and Clarence Thomas both show what happens when lax rules let unethical people get away with legal sleaze. Read by Michael Satow.

The sleaze problem

Vice Media, once worth more than The New York Times, filed for bankruptcy in May 2023. So why does Chief Executive, Shane Smith, have a no-ceiling contract worth millions? Kevin T. Dugan examines the digital media conglomerate's strategy to turn things around, including keeping Smith at the helm, and questions whether Vice will survive. Read by Michael Satow.

Shane Smith has a secret multimillion-dollar vice deal

How should policymakers respond to today's elevated rates of price growth? From the costs of managing inflation through engineered recessions to the causes of the post-COVID economy, Eric Levitz addresses the "greedinflation" argument and the relevance of fiscal policy. Read by Mark Deakins.

The 'greedflation' debate is deeply confused

In July 2023, a U.S. federal court order cleared the way for Microsoft to purchase Activision Blizzard. But the fight isn't over yet. Jay Peters and Tom Warren report that FTC is appealing Judge Corley's decision.

FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case

Stormy Daniels is at the front and centre of Donald Trump's legal drama. But what's her side of the story? In this interview with Daniels, Olivia Nuzzi discovers the long afterlife of her forgettable fling with the former President.

How Stormy Daniels sees it ending

With Big Tech firms announcing major AI investments alongside cost-saving job cuts, Josh Herrman discusses what's next for the software development industry.

Is AI coming for coders first?

Daylight, a bank designed to help the LGBTQ + community, was supposed to help vulnerable people. However, the result was the opposite. Jen Wieczner discovers what went wrong for the ambitious startup.

The meltdown of a gay bank

Tate-pilled: what does a generation of boys see in Andrew Tate?

How did Andrew Tate conquer TikTok and YouTube seemingly overnight? Following the media personality's arrest on suspicion of rape and human trafficking, Lisa Miller discusses his direct influence on the rise of far-right men's movements and its effects on a generation of young men.

Tate-pilled: What a generation of boys have found in Andrew Tate’s extreme male gospel

The George Santos scandal is perhaps one of the strangest to hit Washington in recent years, from his relentless lies to maximising his time in the spotlight. Shawn McCreesh meets with his director of operations, Vish Burra, to find out more.

George Santos, MAGA 'It' girl

Studies have found that switching to a four-day week can benefit employers and workers alike. 

While it may seem like an ideal way to boost productivity and gain free time, the four-day week is not for everyone. As Eric Levitz warns there is no "win-win" way to secure hourly workers a better work-life balance and a shorter week could make things worse.

The 4-Day week is for white-collar workers 

Get me Risa Heller! The NY spin doctor of the stars

If you're a multimillionaire experiencing a bout of bad press, who do you call? Shawn McCreesh meets with crisis-communications warrior of choice Risa Heller to discover how to survive a scandal.

Get me Risa Heller! 

Addiction to antiquities: the crime of the centuries

From tomb raiders to crooked art dealers, Greg Donahue explores the hidden truth behind American billionaire Michael Steinhardt's addiction to antiquities.

Crime of the centuries

Former President Donald Trump was impeached, voted out of office, and again impeached. But, despite this, he hasn't given up. A month after announcing his third campaign, Olivia Nuzzi reports from inside his "lonely" run for reelection.