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
U.S. war with Iran widens across Middle East
What next?
Oil prices surge as Iran lashes out
Trump administration tries to kneecap AI giant
Iran: Will MAGA forgive Trump’s ‘betrayal’?
Only in America
Good week/bad week
In other news
The U.S. at a glance
The World at a glance
Idol’s fall and rise
Pelicot’s towering strength
O’Brien’s gallows humor
In the news
The K-shaped economy
Sleepwalking into an autocracy
For seniors, vaccines have extra benefits
When sports is tainted by politics
Viewpoint
It must be true… • I read it in the tabloids
Who is behind the Chagos theatrics?
Where half the population is locked away
Iran war: Gulf Arabs caught in the crossfire
Ukraine: Showing Europe how to fight
No secrets from public in a democracy
Defense is not our only priority
Noted
Health: An influencer for surgeon general?
Iran: The legality of Trump’s war
Cuba: Next on the regime-change agenda?
Epstein files: The GOP’s dangerous precedent
Wit & Wisdom
Poll watch
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Smart glasses: A sleek new privacy threat
Innovation of the week
Bytes: What’s new in tech
Writing that dates to the Stone Age
How T. Rex sprinted so fast
Are microplastics causing cancer?
The magic of pediatrician blood
The origins of the eye
A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness • Book of the week
White River Crossing • Novel of the week
On Morrison
Best books…chosen by Will Dean
Also of interest…in work and play
Tayari Jones • Author of the week
William Eggleston: The Last Dyes • Exhibit of the week
Bruno Mars • The Romantic
Mitski • Nothing’s About to Happen to Me
Gorillaz • The Mountain
Hoppers
Dreams
Meat Suit • Pershing Square Signature Center, New York City
Personally: Creation Myth • Podcast
Streaming tips • The genius of Frederick Wiseman
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
The Madison • Show of the week
Meen moilee: A gentle fish stew from coastal India • Recipes of the week
The French dip: Top spots for a classic American sandwich
Hojicha: The alt-matcha
This week’s dream: Brazil’s land of vanishing lagoons
The Lodge at Pebble Beach • Hotel of the week
Getting the flavor of…
How to avoid airport bickering
This week: Homes in Hawaii
The bottom line
Travel: War in Middle East brings flights to halt
Live Nation: Antitrust trial begins
Come for the pizza, stay for the salad bar
Retirement: A new ‘Trump Savings Plan’ for workers
What the experts say
Charity of the week
Hollywood: Paramount’s big win over Netflix
Placing bets on NBA and war games
Firms should resist spiking Rooney Rule
The theocratic tyrant who made Iran a global menace • Ali Khamenei 1939–2026
The pop icon who wrote catchy, cheerful hits • Neil Sedaka 1939–2026
Clues or clickbait?
The Week Contest