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The Rutters of Athens County

An Appalachian school district’s daring experiment in economic integration. By Dan Xin Huang

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‘Pro-Life’ or ‘Pro-Baby,’ Republicans Can’t Outrun Abortion

By Sarah Jones Voters know what they stand for, whatever label they use.

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Coco Gauff’s Rise and Grind

By Caira Conner The American teen star dazzled the tennis world four years ago, but grit and tenacity have gotten her to the U.S. Open final.

THE FEED

Why Are So Many People Still Missing on Maui?

Tracking down evacuees is a major problem for officials after a natural disaster — especially when so many are tourists.

Maybe They Should Move the U.S. Open Back a Week

By Benjamin Hart

Extreme heat is an enemy of good tennis, and the problem is only getting worse.

royal rumblings

royal rumblings

Trump Marks Queen’s Passing by Picking a Fight With Harry & Meghan

By Margaret Hartmann

Harry tried to avoid stirring up drama on the anniversary of his grandmother’s death. He found it anyway when Trump said he’d like to debate Markle.

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Why Is Elon Musk Lashing Out Against the Anti-Defamation League?

By Intelligencer Staff

ADL national director Jonathan Greenblatt on the X owner’s lawsuit threat and why he does not think Musk is an antisemite.

What We Know About the ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Pennsylvania Prison Escapee

Danelo Cavalcante, who was convicted in the murder of his former girlfriend, has been on the run for a week.

‘Pro-Life’ or ‘Pro-Baby,’ Republicans Can’t Outrun Abortion

Voters know what they stand for, whatever label they use.

Coco Gauff’s Rise and Grind

By Caira Conner

The American teen star dazzled the tennis world four years ago, but grit and tenacity have gotten her to the U.S. Open final.

the approval matrix

the approval matrix

All of Us Doppelgangers

Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.

the national interest

the national interest

Republicans Attacking Trump As ‘Unelectable’ Is Just So Pathetic

By Jonathan Chait

It’s not only weak, it’s not even true.

unsolved mysteries

unsolved mysteries

Will We Ever Know Why Leon Black Paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 Million?

By Kevin T. Dugan

The private-equity billionaire is stalling a Senate probe into Epstein’s wildly overpriced, $158 million tax advice.

just checking in

just checking in

So What Is Rudy Giuliani Up to These Days?

By Margaret Hartmann

Trump’s former attorney has been keeping busy by making weird videos, fighting with civilians, and battling a staggering number of legal cases.

The Rutters of Athens County

By Dan Xin Huang

An Appalachian school district’s daring experiment in economic integration.

The Cop City Indictment Prosecutes Dissent

Georgia uses RICO to tar activists as dangerous anarchists.

early and often

early and often

Americans Really Don’t Like Joe Biden Right Now

A series of new polls suggests big problems for the president, with likely voters concerned about his age.

What We Know About Sam Bankman-Fried’s Life in Jail

He’s not getting his vegan meals and is spending a whole lot of time with his attorneys while at the notorious MDC facility in Brooklyn.

Adams Weirdly Says Migrant Crisis Will ‘Destroy New York City’

During a town hall meeting on the Upper West Side Wednesday night, the mayor said he doesn’t “see an ending” to the problem.

Box Office Ben Has Arrived

Ben Shelton’s serve and self-belief have gotten him to the U.S. Open semifinals. He’ll need both against Djokovic.

Corporate Greed Is Not Our Only Problem

Progressives don’t need to choose between fighting corruption and accomplishing their goals.

the national interest

the national interest

Samuel Moyn Can’t Stop Blaming Trumpism on Liberals

By Jonathan Chait

Liberalism Against Itself makes an incoherent attack on liberalism.

Hunter Biden Is Getting Indicted This Month

Prosecutors want to bring charges against the president’s son by September 29.

WeWork Again Insists It’s Not Dead Yet

By Kevin T. Dugan

The office-space company is still around after Adam Neumann’s exit — but its future looks less than bright.

early and often

early and often

McConnell Can’t Fully Quash Health Concerns, Even Among Senate Republicans

By Margaret Hartmann

The Capitol Hill doctor cleared McConnell after he froze for a second time, but a few Senate Republicans openly doubted his rosy health assessment.

Project Veritas Has James O’Keefe’s Receipts on Stupid Spending

An internal audit shows he spent $600 on water in one hotel stay and was flying on helicopters when commercial air was faster and cheaper.

A Death on the Field Couldn’t Stop the NFL Now

The league is at a point where it can weather any problem, no matter how grotesque.

Is Naomi Klein’s Doppelganger Weird Enough?

By Jacob Bacharach

Her descent into the conspiratorial world of Naomi Wolf could have made for a great novel.