~best-of-the-atlanti | Bookmarks (1099)
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Amir Rezanejad drops in at the start of a Kayak Cross Time Trial
A kayaker makes a big splash at the start of an Olympic run.
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The Generative-AI Revolution May Be a Bubble
Tech firms have been spending historic amounts of money on AI—but will it pay off?
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James Baldwin’s Most Underappreciated Talent
His personal letters deserve as much recognition as his novels and plays.
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There’s No Such Thing as a Border Czar
Trying to stop migration at the border is like telling someone they can’t run a marathon...
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Kamala Harris’s Lucky Break
The Democratic candidate has great vibes and memes on her side, but she will also have...
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Shade Will Make or Break American Cities
Trees are nice and all, but they’re not enough.
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The Brilliance in James Baldwin’s Letters
The famous author, who would have been 100 years old today, was best known for his...
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What Trump’s Kamala Harris Smear Reveals
The former president is suggesting that Harris became Black only when it was obvious that being...
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Trump Is Suddenly Running Scared
From the beginning, the campaign was going his way. Not anymore.
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Photos of the Week: Robotic Horse, Balloon Cauldron, Berlin Swing
Swimming and fencing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, wildfires in Colorado and California, a disastrous oil...
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The Real Trade-Off With Russia
Political prisoners and hostages have been freed, but at a cost.
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Wyatt Sanford takes a punch during an Olympic boxing match
Canada’s Wyatt Sanford takes a punch on his way to a win.
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When the Olympics Were a Greek Event
The games didn’t always inspire global patriotic fervor.
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The Kremlin Gets What It Wants
The release of journalists and dissidents is unequivocally good news—but the grubby reality is that the...
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Elon Musk Says He Would Recognize a Harris Election Victory
And then he continued to spread voter conspiracies.
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The Atlantic Announces Lineup for 2024 Atlantic Festival, Including Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nancy Pelosi, Jamie Dimon, and Jennifer Granholm
Festival to feature exclusive screening of the upcoming film Lee and a performance by Anna Deavere...
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Why Trump Can’t Banish the Weirdos
Whatever Trump says about Project 2025, his ties to it are undeniable.
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Let’s Not Fool Ourselves About Yogurt
There’s a thin line between yogurt and ice cream.
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How Harris Can Tackle the Clinton Factor
Democrats are still traumatized by their loss in 2016. This time, they believe, will be different.
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Identity Politics Loses Its Power
Black Lives Matter’s statement on Kamala Harris seems to signal a shift.
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Inoculate Yourself Against Social Contagion
Immersion in a collective experience can be wonderful, but it can also come at a cost.
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The ‘Grandma Gymnast’ Is Here to Stay
Competitors in the sport are getting older, transforming the image of a gymnast from meek little...
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One Israeli Hostage’s Unusual Experience in Gaza
A conversation with Liat Beinin Atzili, who was kidnapped and held for more than 50 days
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The DeLorean Owners Association Strikes a Pose
The unexpected delight of group photos