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
Putin’s assault on Ukraine—and history
Scandal-clouded Olympics end in Beijing
It wasn’t all bad
School board recalls: A warning for Democrats?
Good week/bad week
Only in America
Equal pay
State of emergency
Lynch’s visit from the ‘sober fairy’ • Jane Lynch
When Takei was behind barbed wire • George Takei
Nicks’ bond with other musicians • Stevie Nicks
In the news
The next generation of vaccines
Betraying America’s poorest kids
Why Mexico will never halt migration
Trump’s luck may have run out
Viewpoint
I read it in the tabloids • It must be true…
Greed fuels Europe’s neglect of its elders
Anti-Muslim conspiracies go mainstream
Ukraine: Zelensky wilts under pressure
India: Should hijabs be allowed in schools?
The child who died in the well
Kneeling at the feet of dictators
'Covid: Those who remain vulnerable
'Elections: Plugging a dangerous loophole
Noted
'Durham: What he’s actually saying
Sandy Hook: A gunmaker’s $73 million payout
Wit & Wisdom
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Android: Google’s bid to beef up privacy
What’s new in tech • Bytes
Innovation of the week
'Another step toward a cure for HIV
Megadrought in the West
Sea levels are rising fast
Covid can damage your heart
We overlapped Neanderthals
Cost of Living: Essays • Book of the week
Moon Witch, Spider King • Novel of the week
Heiresses: The Lives of the Million Dollar Babies
Chosen by Sheila Heti • Best books…
In Hollywood yesterday and today • Also of interest…
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado • Author of the week
Gillian Wearing: Wearing Masks • Exhibit of the week
Once Twice Melody • Beach House
Asha’s Awakening • Raveena
Texas Moon • Leon Bridges & Khruangbin
Cyrano
Video games: A grander quest in Horizon Forbidden West
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
Streaming tips
Lucy and Desi • Show of the week
Cauliflower Marbella: A savory-sweet vegan crowd pleaser • Recipe of the week
‘America’s Classics’: The James Beard Class of 2022
Wine: Natural winners
The 2022 Toyota Tundra • What the critics say
Early spring gardening • The best of…
How to prevent ‘smartphone pinkie’ • Tip of the week…
For bringing order to chaos • Best apps…
Homes in Los Angeles
Consumers: Spending rises despite worries
Energy: Frackers return to abandoned fields
The bottom line
Auto prices: Nightmare at the dealership
What the experts say
Charity of the week
Olympic business: Did corporate sponsors help Beijing?
Women still face penalties for success
There is no return to the old office
The conservative humorist who skewered all sides • P.J. O’Rourke, 1947–2022
The ‘Candy Bomber’ who delighted Berlin’s kids • Gail Halvorsen, 1920–2022
The Olympic rower who invented Books on Tape • Duvall Hecht, 1929–2022
Pregnant and sick with Covid
Painting Eyes • The Week Contest