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6 days ago · The boule from the steak house Bones, in Atlanta, is simple and perfect—­ unlike the restaurant’s contemptible Diet Coke–pricing strategy. (Hugo Yu for The Atlantic)

Mar 4, 2026 · Trump has called for sending American forces to Iran since 1980. He finally has, and must own the consequences.

Mar 12, 2026 · Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.

Oct 14, 2025 · Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

Feb 2, 2026 · What I learned when I finally started assigning the hard reading again.

Feb 3, 2026 · If you didn’t know who Peter Attia was last week, here’s how you’ll remember him going forward: Attia is the guy who once emailed Jeffrey Epstein to confirm that “pussy is, indeed, low ...

Apr 2, 2026 · After Pam Bondi’s ouster, other top administration officials could be in jeopardy.