The Week makes sense of the news by curating the best of the U.S. and international media into a succinct, lively digest.
Editor’s letter
School districts defy GOP governors on masks
It wasn’t all bad
Cuomo resigns in wake of harassment report
Taliban offensive gains speed as U.S. exits Afghanistan
Hungarian rhapsody: Carlson’s embrace of the Orban model
Good week/bad week
Only in America
Dixie Fire
Canadian pawns
Suvari’s hidden anguish • Mena Suvari
Snoop’s grand ambitions • Snoop Dogg
Defending the Jan. 6 rioters • Heather Shaner
In the news
The pandemic pet boom
The GOP’s plan to cancel Atlanta
What happens if Newsom loses?
Why we need constitutional amendments
Viewpoint
I read it in the tabloids • It must be true…
Becoming a drive-thru nation
The EU hasn’t the first idea about forestry
Spain: Tears all around as Messi bids farewell
Climate change: Developing nations look to West for action
Murdered because of their caste
A wedding that shames Hezbollah
Climate report: We’re running out of time
Noted
Kids and Delta: How vulnerable are they?
The Olympics: Salvaged by the athletes
Democrats: The moderates are in control
Wit & Wisdom
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Child porn: How much surveillance is acceptable?
What’s new in tech • Bytes
Innovation of the week
Seeing light from behind a black hole
Covid is rife in wild deer
Bees get a caffeine buzz
Masks needed to stop variants
Neanderthals’ deadly affair
Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century • Book of the week
Billy Summers • Novel of the week
All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days: The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler
Chosen by Samantha Downing • Best books…
In performing under pressure • Also of interest…
Tao Lin • Author of the week
Broadway’s return: A small play charts a way forward
Stand for Myself • Yola
The House Is Burning • Isaiah Rashad
Animal • Lump
Free Guy
Annette
DaBaby vs. Lil Nas X: A snapshot of the state of hip-hop
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
Streaming tips • Taking in the trash…
Nine Perfect Strangers • Show of the week
Critics’ choice: Restaurants inspired by Grandma
Recipe of the week
Beer: American pilsners
The 2022 Genesis GV70 • What the critics say
Surviving mosquito season • The best of…
Tip of the week… • How to buy refurbished electronics
Homes in the woods
Inflation: What will be the new normal?
Diversity: U.S. okays new Nasdaq rules
The bottom line
Debt: So long to the savings glut
What the experts say
Charity of the week
Economy: Recovery speeds up despite Delta variant
One sure thing about sports betting
New angels, trying out their wings
The coach who brought glory to Florida State • Bobby Bowden, 1929–2021
The aviator’s son who found adventure at sea • Jon Lindbergh, 1932–2021
The 1930s child star who played apple-cheeked scamps • Jane Withers, 1926–2021
Walking around the earth
Pork shortage • The Week contest