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
Justices skeptical about Biden’s debt-relief plan
It wasn’t all bad
Biden limits asylum seekers at the border
Murdoch admits Fox News knowingly promoted lies
Greene: Should the U.S. get a ‘national divorce?’
Good week/bad week
Only in America
High stakes
Fix for Brexit
Why Cox hates Method acting • Brian Cox
Costello’s friendship with Bacharach • Elvis Costello
Bailey’s natural Mermaid • Halle Bailey
In the news
Russia’s shadow army
Netanyahu’s assault on democracy
A growing pro-choice majority
Blabbermouth juror a gift to Trump
Viewpoint
I read it in the tabloids • It must be true…
No longer world leader in human rights
‘Garbage spies’ monitor trash to fight crime
United Kingdom: The banishment of a teenage ISIS bride
Mexico: The president takes a swipe at fair elections
No peace until drugs are legal
Facing up to our own war crimes
Russia’s war in Ukraine: What year two may bring
Noted
Culture wars: The taming of Roald Dahl
East Palestine: The game of finding fault
Wit & Wisdom
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Social media: A premium tier for those who pay
Innovation of the week
What’s new in tech • Bytes
The galaxies that shouldn’t exist
Hope for stroke victims
Keep regular sleep hours
Food dyes and gut bacteria
Why humpbacks are fighting
The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life • Book of the week
My Nemesis • Novel of the week
The Declassification Engine: What History Reveals About America’s Top Secrets
Chosen by Rupert Holmes • Best books…
In scandals revisited • Also of interest…
Raghavan Iyer • Author of the week
Right to Be Forgotten
The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window • On other stages…
Cracker Island • Gorillaz
Workin’ on a World • Iris DeMent
Shook • Algiers
Creed III
Jesus Revolution
Cocaine Bear
Streaming tips
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
The 2023 Academy Awards • Show of the week
Dinner at the hotel, in three cities • Critics’ choice
Steak Diane • Recipe of the week
Beer: American pilsners
The 2023 Honda Accord • What the critics say
White sneakers • The best of…
Three steps to healthier teeth • Tip of the week…
To add to a new phone • Best apps…
Homes in the mountains
Profits: Companies binge on stock buybacks
Insulin: Eli Lilly slashes prices on a lifesaving drug
The bottom line
Jobs: The benefits of a four-day workweek
What the experts say
Charity of the week
Microchips: Billions in subsidies—with strings attached
A national nightmare of red tape
Burned once, businesses cling to staff
The U.S. senator who fought for Native causes • James Abourezk, 1931–2023
The Nobel chemist who tinkered with DNA • Paul Berg, 1926–2023
The Oscar-winning producer who made dozens of classics • Walter Mirisch, 1921–2023
Pitching with the yakuza
Art dog • The Week Contest