Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Increasing Alignment Between the US and Türkiye Means Trouble
Washington and Ankara are getting mighty cozy as the project to encircle Iran picks up steam.
Trump and Musk Are Making It Harder for the IRS to Catch Wealthy Tax Cheats
The DOGE dismantlement/takeover of the IRS continues apace.
Book Review: The Dazzling Complexity of the Polar Realm
In “Ends of the Earth,” Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.
How Worker-Owned News Outlets Are Changing the Media Industry
For growing numbers of media companies, employee ownership offers journalistic freedom and job stability.
Coffee Break: Covid Denialism Is Not a Cure; Updates on the War on Cancer and Medicare
Covid and cancer are not going away soon, but if Dr. Oz has his way, Medicare might.
The Next American Constitution
Trump’s Constitution-trampling has historical predecents. Where might we be headed?
As AI’s Power Grows, So Does Our Workday
Staffers uing AI are putting in more hours relative to non-AI-deploying positions. So who is working for whom?
Banks and Payment Card Companies Form a Discount Cartel to Take Down Cash in “Cash-Addicted” Germany
The cash assassins set their sights on Europe’s biggest economy.
Explosive New Book Argues Facebook Is a Global Engine of Harm and Corruption. Is Reform Possible?
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A new expose on Facebook confirms some known abuses while also describing malign influence in unexpected corners of the world
AI Robot Pets Can Be Adorable and Emotionally Responsive. They Also Raise Questions About Attachment and Mental Health
A discussion of AI companions consider some, but perhaps not enough, of the downsides.
Payday Loan Apps Cost New Yorkers $500 Million Plus, New Study Estimates
A new study estimates the cost of payday loans in New York as the state debates tightening rules on these fintechs beyond existing usury laws
