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With help from his billionaire father, Larry, David Ellison is trying to become the biggest studio mogul in history. In our latest cover story, Reeves Wiedeman spoke to industry executives and former colleagues of David Ellison to ask: Can he do it? Read the full story: tinyurl.com/4vja4hdt
More than two weeks since the U.S. attacked Venezuela and kidnapped Nicolás Maduro, Trump isn’t running the country, but he seems to be getting much of what he wants.
How Is Trump’s Venezuela Takeover Going?
More than two weeks since the U.S. attacked Venezuela and kidnapped Nicolás Maduro, Trump isn’t running the country, but he seems to be getting much of what he wants.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:09 PM
More than two weeks since the U.S. attacked Venezuela and kidnapped Nicolás Maduro, Trump isn’t running the country, but he seems to be getting much of what he wants.
In the 2028 presidential race, a governor who’s actually run something would provide a good contrast to J.D. Vance, who has only run his mouth. And Democrats have a good range of gubernatorial possibilities.
Democrats Should Run a Governor for President in 2028
In the 2028 presidential race, a governor who’s actually run something would provide a good contrast to J.D. Vance, who has only run his mouth. And Democrats have a good range of gubernatorial possibilities.
nymag.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM
In the 2028 presidential race, a governor who’s actually run something would provide a good contrast to J.D. Vance, who has only run his mouth. And Democrats have a good range of gubernatorial possibilities.
Alexander Bublik doesn’t play — or talk — like anyone else in the game. Ahead of the Australian Open, he has emerged as a full-fledged star.
Tennis’s Most Fascinating Eccentric Is Now a Major Threat
Alexander Bublik doesn’t play — or talk — like anyone else in the game. Ahead of the Australian Open, he has emerged as a full-fledged star.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Alexander Bublik doesn’t play — or talk — like anyone else in the game. Ahead of the Australian Open, he has emerged as a full-fledged star.
Why does Gavin Newsom really want to kill the California ‘billionaire tax’? The progressive proposal is a problem for the governor’s presidential ambitions. So he’s trying to cut a deal to keep it off the ballot.
Why Newsom Really Wants to Kill California’s ‘Billionaire Tax’
Why does Gavin Newsom really want to kill the California ‘billionaire tax’? The progressive proposal is a problem for the governor’s presidential ambitions. So he’s trying to cut a deal to keep it off the ballot.
nymag.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Why does Gavin Newsom really want to kill the California ‘billionaire tax’? The progressive proposal is a problem for the governor’s presidential ambitions. So he’s trying to cut a deal to keep it off the ballot.
Trump’s job-approval ratings are plummeting. Polls show the president’s modest gains on the economy aren’t enough to counter a huge public backlash to his imperial threats and ICE’s brutal tactics.
Trump’s Job-Approval Ratings Are Plummeting
Trump’s job-approval ratings are plummeting. Polls show the president’s modest gains on the economy aren’t enough to counter a huge public backlash to his imperial threats and ICE’s brutal tactics.
nymag.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Trump’s job-approval ratings are plummeting. Polls show the president’s modest gains on the economy aren’t enough to counter a huge public backlash to his imperial threats and ICE’s brutal tactics.
In the past week, congressional Republicans stood up to the president on Venezuela and health care. Their rebellion has already fizzled.
Republican Independence From Trump Is an Illusion
In the past week, congressional Republicans stood up to the president on Venezuela and health care. Their rebellion has already fizzled.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
In the past week, congressional Republicans stood up to the president on Venezuela and health care. Their rebellion has already fizzled.
After their daughter was diagnosed with an incurable rare disease, Joanie and Dave Kraus had little hope for her future. Then two young doctors at the Mayo Clinic used AI to identify what appears to be a miraculously effective treatment.
Did AI Alter the Course of This Baby’s Life?
After their daughter was diagnosed with an incurable rare disease, Joanie and Dave Kraus had little hope for her future. Then two young doctors at the Mayo Clinic used AI to identify what appears to be a miraculously effective treatment.
nymag.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:10 PM
After their daughter was diagnosed with an incurable rare disease, Joanie and Dave Kraus had little hope for her future. Then two young doctors at the Mayo Clinic used AI to identify what appears to be a miraculously effective treatment.
Eric Adams is facing a potential legal action from a Catholic knight as roughly $1 million in funds is still missing from the alleged rugpull of the $NYC token.
The Eric Adams Crypto Scandal Is Getting Messier
Eric Adams is facing a potential legal action from a Catholic knight as roughly $1 million in funds is still missing from the alleged rugpull of the $NYC token.
nymag.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Eric Adams is facing a potential legal action from a Catholic knight as roughly $1 million in funds is still missing from the alleged rugpull of the $NYC token.
Trump finally got a Nobel Peace Prize in the saddest way possible. María Corina Machado said she “presented” her award to the president during their White House meeting. But there was no big on-camera reveal, and the Nobel said he’s still no winner.
Trump Gets Nobel Peace Prize in Saddest Way Possible
Trump finally got a Nobel Peace Prize in the saddest way possible. María Corina Machado said she “presented” her award to the president during their White House meeting. But there was no big on-camera reveal, and the Nobel said he’s still no winner.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Trump finally got a Nobel Peace Prize in the saddest way possible. María Corina Machado said she “presented” her award to the president during their White House meeting. But there was no big on-camera reveal, and the Nobel said he’s still no winner.
In an interview, President Donald Trump said there was no need for midterm elections because his presidency has been such a success. The remark underscored how nervous he is about the results of those elections.
Trump Remark on Midterms Shows How Nervous He Is About Them
In an interview, President Donald Trump said there was no need for midterm elections because his presidency has been such a success. The remark underscored how nervous he is about the results of those elections.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
In an interview, President Donald Trump said there was no need for midterm elections because his presidency has been such a success. The remark underscored how nervous he is about the results of those elections.
In a surprise announcement, Trump repackaged random conservative ideas into a ‘Great Healthcare Plan.’ Unfortunately, it will probably just kill off bipartisan health-care efforts in Congress.
Trump Repackages Random Ideas Into ‘Great Healthcare Plan’
In a surprise announcement, Trump repackaged random conservative ideas into a ‘Great Healthcare Plan.’ Unfortunately, it will probably just kill off bipartisan health-care efforts in Congress.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM
In a surprise announcement, Trump repackaged random conservative ideas into a ‘Great Healthcare Plan.’ Unfortunately, it will probably just kill off bipartisan health-care efforts in Congress.
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Having Affair With Ex-Bodyguard
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Crypto lobbyist and former senator Kyrsten Sinema has been sued for having affair with her ex-bodyguard. She also allegedly encouraged him to take the psychedelic drug MDMA on a Senate work trip so she could guide him through it.
Trump has the power to invoke the Insurrection Act, but it’s a terrible idea. While Trump’s Truth Social post wasn’t an empty threat, the president sending troops to Minneapolis would inflame the situation and set a dangerous precedent.
Trump Can Invoke the Insurrection Act, But It’s a Terrible Idea
Trump has the power to invoke the Insurrection Act, but it’s a terrible idea. While Trump’s Truth Social post wasn’t an empty threat, the president sending troops to Minneapolis would inflame the situation and set a dangerous precedent.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Trump has the power to invoke the Insurrection Act, but it’s a terrible idea. While Trump’s Truth Social post wasn’t an empty threat, the president sending troops to Minneapolis would inflame the situation and set a dangerous precedent.
Support for Trump’s Venezuela raid is mixed. But surveys show little enthusiasm for deeper involvement or military strikes on Iran and Greenland.
Polls Show Trump on Thin Ice With Interventionist Threats
Support for Trump’s Venezuela raid is mixed. But surveys show little enthusiasm for deeper involvement or military strikes on Iran and Greenland.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Support for Trump’s Venezuela raid is mixed. But surveys show little enthusiasm for deeper involvement or military strikes on Iran and Greenland.
Apple and Google are partnering to revamp the iOS AI strategy, update Siri, and power Apple Intelligence, giving Apple a fresh plan and Google a big advantage over OpenAI.
Apple Didn’t Have an AI Strategy. So It’s Buying One From Google.
Apple and Google are partnering to revamp the iOS AI strategy, update Siri, and power Apple Intelligence, giving Apple a fresh plan and Google a big advantage over OpenAI.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Apple and Google are partnering to revamp the iOS AI strategy, update Siri, and power Apple Intelligence, giving Apple a fresh plan and Google a big advantage over OpenAI.
War correspondent Scott Anderson, who wrote a book on Iran’s 1979 revolution, thinks the country’s regime is brutal enough to survive its biggest challenge yet.
‘The Only Way Out…Is Killing’
War correspondent Scott Anderson, who wrote a book on Iran’s 1979 revolution, thinks the country’s regime is brutal enough to survive its biggest challenge yet.
nymag.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 AM
War correspondent Scott Anderson, who wrote a book on Iran’s 1979 revolution, thinks the country’s regime is brutal enough to survive its biggest challenge yet.
States are jostling for 2028 presidential-primary spots. The Iowa–New Hampshire duopoly is gone. Now Democrats are trying to hammer out a new early-state lineup that will shape the presidential race.
States Are Jostling for 2028 Presidential-Primary Spots
States are jostling for 2028 presidential-primary spots. The Iowa–New Hampshire duopoly is gone. Now Democrats are trying to hammer out a new early-state lineup that will shape the presidential race.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
States are jostling for 2028 presidential-primary spots. The Iowa–New Hampshire duopoly is gone. Now Democrats are trying to hammer out a new early-state lineup that will shape the presidential race.
Journalists and press advocates are sounding the alarm after the FBI searched the home of a Washington ‘Post’ reporter and seized her personal and work devices.
Trump FBI’s Search of Reporter’s Home Alarms Journalists
Journalists and press advocates are sounding the alarm after the FBI searched the home of a Washington ‘Post’ reporter and seized her personal and work devices.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Journalists and press advocates are sounding the alarm after the FBI searched the home of a Washington ‘Post’ reporter and seized her personal and work devices.
After Trump gave the middle finger to a heckler in Michigan, the White House called it an ‘appropriate’ response. To be fair, Emily Post doesn’t cover what to do when you’re called ‘pedophile protector,’ due to your Jeffrey Epstein ties.
White House Calls Trump Flip Off an ‘Appropriate’ Response
After Trump gave the middle finger to a heckler in Michigan, the White House called it an ‘appropriate’ response. To be fair, Emily Post doesn’t cover what to do when you’re called ‘pedophile protector,’ due to your Jeffrey Epstein ties.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
After Trump gave the middle finger to a heckler in Michigan, the White House called it an ‘appropriate’ response. To be fair, Emily Post doesn’t cover what to do when you’re called ‘pedophile protector,’ due to your Jeffrey Epstein ties.
The GOP may squeeze in a second Big Beautiful Bill before the midterms. Republicans are eyeing a reconciliation bill that would repackage MAGA priorities, like deregulation and immigration crackdowns, as affordability measures.
GOP May Squeeze in Second Big Beautiful Bill Before Midterms
The GOP may squeeze in a second Big Beautiful Bill before the midterms. Republicans are eyeing a reconciliation bill that would repackage MAGA priorities, like deregulation and immigration crackdowns, as affordability measures.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The GOP may squeeze in a second Big Beautiful Bill before the midterms. Republicans are eyeing a reconciliation bill that would repackage MAGA priorities, like deregulation and immigration crackdowns, as affordability measures.
Democratic senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan revealed that she is currently under investigation by federal prosecutors over a video in which she called on troops to defy illegal orders.
Elissa Slotkin Says She’s Under Federal Investigation, Too
Democratic senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan revealed that she is currently under investigation by federal prosecutors over a video in which she called on troops to defy illegal orders.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Democratic senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan revealed that she is currently under investigation by federal prosecutors over a video in which she called on troops to defy illegal orders.
Claude Code and Cowork demonstrate how the AI-assisted future of programming, where people can make their own custom software without learning to code, is rapidly coming into view.
How Claude Reset the AI Race
Claude Code and Cowork demonstrate how the AI-assisted future of programming, where people can make their own custom software without learning to code, is rapidly coming into view.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Claude Code and Cowork demonstrate how the AI-assisted future of programming, where people can make their own custom software without learning to code, is rapidly coming into view.
Democrats may have gotten burned by “Defund the Police,” but Trump is making ‘Abolish ICE’ a mainstream position.
Trump Is Making ‘Abolish ICE’ a Mainstream Position
Democrats may have gotten burned by “Defund the Police,” but Trump is making ‘Abolish ICE’ a mainstream position.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Democrats may have gotten burned by “Defund the Police,” but Trump is making ‘Abolish ICE’ a mainstream position.
Charlie Kirk’s death was meant to remake the MAGA youth movement in his image. It’s been overwhelmed by darker forces.
The Takeover of Kirk Country
Charlie Kirk’s death was meant to remake the MAGA youth movement in his image. It’s been overwhelmed by darker forces.
nymag.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Charlie Kirk’s death was meant to remake the MAGA youth movement in his image. It’s been overwhelmed by darker forces.
Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump weren’t just being cordial for the cameras: they’ve reportedly been texting twice a week since their Oval Office meeting.
Trump and Mamdani Are Secretly Texting Up a Storm
Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump weren’t just being cordial for the cameras: they’ve reportedly been texting twice a week since their Oval Office meeting.
nymag.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump weren’t just being cordial for the cameras: they’ve reportedly been texting twice a week since their Oval Office meeting.