‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe’s rush to build energy projects in Chile might not be as green as it seems (www.theguardian.com)
Palantir CEO slams ''parasitic'' critics calling the tech a surveillance tool: ''Not only is patriotism right, patriotism will make you rich'' (news.google.com)
Is “Six Seven” Really Brain Rot? - The viral phrase is easy to dismiss, but its ubiquity suggests something crucial about human nature. (www.newyorker.com)
“Sirāt” Is a Harrowing, Exhilarating Dance of Death - In Oliver Laxe’s desert thriller, an intensely agonizing journey reveals both the pitiless nature of fate and the stubborn persistence of compassion. (www.newyorker.com)
Did Women Really Ruin the Workplace? - I can answer that question: yes. Specifically, me—I’m the woman who ruined the workplace. And, frankly, I had a blast. (www.newyorker.com)
The Icelandic Artist Ragnar Kjartansson, Absurd and Profound in Equal Measures - Also: The weird and wild new music of Geese, the tweetstorm-inspired “Slam Frank,” the elaborate cocktails of Double Chicken Please, and more. (www.newyorker.com)
Texas’s Water Wars - As industrial operations move to the state, residents find that their drinking water has been promised to companies. (www.newyorker.com)
Preliminary Sketches for the White House Renovation - The ballroom ceiling will feature a Sistine Chapel-inspired fresco, depicting traditional American heroes. (www.newyorker.com)
The Guilty Pleasure of the Heist - Elaborate robberies are a Hollywood staple, and the real-life theft at the Louvre has become a phenomenon. Why are we riveted by this particular type of crime? (www.newyorker.com)
The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List in “Retirement Plan” - In John Kelly’s animated short film, narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do. (www.newyorker.com)
How Zohran Mamdani Won, and What Comes Next - Mamdani ran against New York City’s political establishment. Do his early appointments suggest he’s preparing to work within it? (www.newyorker.com)
The Joyful Mythology of “Nouvelle Vague” - Richard Linklater’s dramatization of Jean-Luc Godard’s making of “Breathless” embraces the legend of the French New Wave and its enduring influence. (www.newyorker.com)
That New Hit Song on Spotify? It Was Made by A.I. - Aspiring musicians are churning out tracks using generative artificial intelligence. Some are topping the charts. (www.newyorker.com)
Battling the Sea on the Outer Banks - Daniel Pullen offers beautifully composed and striking images of the destruction that climate change has brought to his lifelong home. (www.newyorker.com)
How the Supreme Court Defines Liberty - Recent memoirs by the Justices reveal how a new vision of restraint has led to radical outcomes. (www.newyorker.com)
The Mess at the BBC Will Never End - The public broadcaster desperately needs the public to believe in it. Between its own stumbles and ceaseless right-wing hostility, it is in danger of losing its way. (www.newyorker.com)
“Death by Lightning” Dramatizes the Assassination America Forgot - The new Netflix miniseries makes the 1881 killing of President James Garfield feel thrillingly current. (www.newyorker.com)
Just As You Feared—Life in Zohran Mamdani’s New York - At school, I wave goodbye to my son, but he doesn’t even look back, such is his hurry to get to the singing of the Soviet Anthem. (www.newyorker.com)
In Gaza, Home Is Just a Memory - After the ceasefire, many Palestinians who were displaced during the war are still grieving the homes they can’t return to—and which they often had to evacuate in minutes. (www.newyorker.com)