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
The DOJ’s criminal investigation of Trump
Cheney loses seat but vows to keep opposing Trump
It wasn’t all bad
Political violence: The growing threats from Trump’s loyalists
Good week/bad week
Only in America
Water shortage
Abuse scandal in hockey
McCurdy’s child-actor trauma • Jennette McCurdy
A shark attack survivor who loves sharks • Paul de Gelder
Serena’s farewell to tennis • Serena Williams
In the news
The rise of monkeypox
Democrats’ chances in November
Iran’s plot to kill Bolton
The Disney boycott that failed
Viewpoint
I read it in the tabloids • It must be true…
Learning from our cheap train experiment
The hunger stones of the 21st century
Ukraine: Putin’s ‘nuclear blackmail’
Afghanistan: What the Taliban wrought in just a year
Isolating Russians just helps Putin
Can Seoul ban Parasite-style basements?
Rushdie: A savage attack on free speech
Covid: Is the CDC giving up?
Noted
Ukraine: A turning point in the war?
Afghanistan: Taking stock a year later
Wit & Wisdom
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Legislation: Supercharging green tech
Innovation of the week
What’s new in tech • Bytes
Hope for preventing Lyme disease
Arachnid awakenings
Benefits of a post-dessert stroll
Salt substitutes cut heart risk
The Cartwheel Galaxy
Inventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller • Book of the week
The Rabbit Hutch • Novel of the week
Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World’s Most Notorious Diaries
chosen by Jamil Jan Kochai • Best books…
in life online • Also of interest…
Marianne Wiggins • Author of the week
Bernd & Hilla Becher • Exhibit of the week
Traumazine • Megan Thee Stallion
Cheat Codes • Danger Mouse & Black Thought
Reset • Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
August movies: Hollywood’s ill-timed drought
The Devil Wears Prada
Streaming tips
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
Mike • Show of the week
Linguine alle vongole: A beach day’s ideal finish • Recipe of the week
Dining out: Exploring Louisiana’s roadside attractions
Wine: Late-summer bargains
The Rivian R1S • What the critics say
emergency readiness • The best of…
How to clean a garbage disposal • Tip of the week…
For people with ADHD • Best apps…
Homes in Salt Lake City
Trade: Chinese decline causes global shudders
Flying: American commits to supersonic planes
The bottom line
Taxes: Should Americans fear a stronger IRS?
What the experts say
Charity of the week
Media: Farewell to streaming’s bargain ride
WeWork? Sorry, but WeForgot
The rise of white-collar surveillance
The biographer who brought history to life • David McCullough, 1933 - 2022
The actress whose sparkle hid inner torment • Anne Heche, 1969 - 2022
The Hiroshima survivor who made Steve Jobs’ turtleneck • Issey Miyake, 1938 - 2022
When the neighbors drive you out
Boss tickets • The Week Contest