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Covering Donald Trump’s National Assault
From the daily newsletter: a hundred days of ineptitude. Plus: tariffs are coming for your whiskey; and how the toxic internet surpassed 4chan.
By David Remnick
Rumaan Alam and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Female Protagonist
The author of “Leave the World Behind” and “Entitlement” discusses the merits of unpleasant characters.
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 30th
“I worry about my mom’s screen time, but it’s the only thing that seems to soothe her.”
By Tadhg Ferry
How the Internet Left 4chan Behind
The anonymous forum thrived when edgelord content wasn’t acceptable on more mainstream social media. Today, it can be found most anywhere.
By Kyle Chayka
The Miscalculations of COVID School Closures
Millions of American children were denied regular in-person instruction for more than a year after the virus emerged. What did we get right—and wrong?
By Jessica Winter
Will the Trump Tariffs Devastate the Whiskey Industry?
In the face of uncertainty, an award-winning distillery in Atlanta hits pause.
By Charles Bethea
The Crossword: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Iguanodons and velociraptors, for short: five letters.
By Robyn Weintraub