Through pigheadedness, or prejudice, or both, Trump has moved onto political ground that makes it virtually impossible for others to coöperate with him.
By John Cassidy
Barcelona Tourists Become Terrorism’s Latest Victims
The attack was at least the sixth time in recent years that vehicular homicide has been the weapon of choice for terrorists in Europe.
By Jon Lee Anderson
Early Look: “Blowhard”
David Plunkert, the artist behind next week’s cover, says that Trump’s “weak pushback to hate groups compelled me to take up my pen.”
By Françoise Mouly
“Total Eclipse of the Heart” Will Never Be Eclipsed
In a victory for literalism, Bonnie Tyler will perform her volcanic pop ballad on a cruise while the moon drifts between Earth and the sun.
By Amanda Petrusich
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The Anti-“Ocean’s Eleven”
“Logan Lucky,” Steven Soderbergh’s West Virginia heist movie, revels in raw redneckery, but does it admire its characters or lampoon them?
By Anthony Lane
The Electric-Bike Conundrum
They are the vanguard, but they are not indicative of what is to come.
By Thomas Beller
The Salzburg Festival Reawakens
A new artistic director challenges the European élite.
By Alex Ross
The Cult of the Costco Surfboard
The phenomenon has inspired the Wavestorm World Championship, which is part demolition derby, part beach party.
By Jesse Will
Philosophers at Theme Parks
Nietzsche at Sea World, Socrates at Six Flags, and more.
