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. readies sanctions after Putin foe dies in prison
What next?
Trump’s property empire at risk after fraud judgment
It wasn’t all bad
Biden: Does his re-election campaign need a reboot?
Only in America
Good week/bad week
In other news
The U.S. at a glance
The world at a glance
A son’s view of the real Bob Marley
The rise of a superstar whistler
How Gaynor survived
In the news
Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’
Trump aims to keep his family on top
High turnout now favors Republicans
Gun violence has us scared and lonely
Viewpoint
It must be true… • I read it in the tabloids
Destroying the Arctic for profit
Where armed militias are still the norm
U.K.: Can Labour shake off its persistent antisemitism?
Indonesia: A former general and the makings of a dynasty
Where pols behave like frat guys
Betraying our neighbors to follow U.S.
Noted
Ukraine: Low on ammo and in retreat
House GOP: A crumbling impeachment case
Willis: A prosecutor’s fiery defense
Putin: Why he might put a nuke in space
Wit & Wisdom
Poll watch
Pick of the week’s cartoons
Artificial intelligence: Now conjuring up convincing videos
Innovation of the week
Bytes: What’s new in tech
Rare Alaskapox can be deadly to humans
Migratory species threatened
UFO mystery solved
Switch arms for vaccines
How bees inspired butterflies
Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories • Book of the week
The Book of Love • Novel of the week
I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition
Best books…chosen by Mark Greaney
Also of interest…in reading and writing
Terry Hayes • Author of the week
Blue-chip art vs. human life: A Russian artist’s bold stunt
Idles • Tangk
Helado Negro • Phasor
Chelsea Wolfe • She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She
The Taste of Things
2024 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
New and notable podcasts
Streaming tips • Recent action movies
The Week’s guide to what’s worth watching
The Regime • Show of the week
A granola-topped little gem salad: Crunchy, savory perfection
Houston: An ever-evolving steakhouse capital
The run on Chartreuse
This week’s dream: Kagoshima—Japan’s southern vacationland
The Nami Project • Hotel of the week
Getting the flavor of…
How to catch April’s eclipse
This week: Homes in Seattle
The bottom line
Mergers: Capitol One’s $35B bid for Discover
Autos: Biden hits brakes on EV shift
Popcorn buckets bring in big bucks
Personal finance: Outing yourself as a penny-pincher
What the experts say
Charity of the week
Inflation: Draining the joy out of a strong economy
Why ESG is falling out of favor
Standing up to Amazon’s Prime tricks
The anti-corruption crusader who became Putin’s biggest foe • Alexei Navalny 1976–2024
The radio host who was the voice of the morning drive • Bob Edwards 1947–2024
Plunging into peril
The Week Contest