The New York Times

The historian of science D. Graham Burnett on what’s at stake in the rise of an extractive attention economy and how we can reclaim our attention.

Readers, including Christie Brinkley, discuss the dangers. Also: About apostrophes; oversight of legislative initiatives; congestion pricing.

Lydia Polgreen reports from Cape Town about the myth of the country’s exceptionalism and its moral authority in the war on Gaza.

Intentional periods of sexual abstinence can help us better understand the nature of our desire. If we do Dry January, why not Dry Spell July?

Israel is facing a stark choice about its future. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant represents a critical role in the path it takes.

A photographer captured the crowds outside the courthouse during Trump’s trial — and as the historic verdict came down.