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Bonus Daily Cartoon: I Woke Up Like This

A TikTok transformation.

Will Ukraine’s Incursion Into Russia Change the Trajectory of the War?

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Western allies have worried that the surprise, cross-border attack will provoke Vladimir Putin to escalate.

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, August 22nd

“The ‘B’ is silent!”

Disconcerting Ambient-Music Playlists

Songs for when you have test results waiting in the portal, and more.

The Democratic Party Rebrands Itself Before Viewers’ Eyes

With Kamala Harris preparing to take the spotlight at the D.N.C., Party factions seek to project unity and joy.

How Ezra Klein Helped Set the Stage for the Democratic National Convention

TheTimescolumnist was an early advocate for replacing Joe Biden at the top of the ticket; in recent weeks, his podcast has seemed like the smoke-filled back room of the Democratic Party.

“The Books of Losing You”

I visited your room once to bring the book back but all we did was talk—you in shorts and me using your dumbbells. Was there a chance that night?

The Irresistible Myth of Las Vegas

The city was designed to be an entertainment capital—and shows up across our entertainment landscape, from “Hacks” to “The Hangover.” How do such cultural overlays shape our understanding of the very real place underneath?

Among America’s “Low-Information Voters”

Donald Trump has dominated in polling of people who pay little attention to political news. What do they have to say?