The Work That Goes Into ‘Effortless’ Style
The Atlantic 11 Jun 2026

The Work That Goes Into ‘Effortless’ Style

Andrew Sean Greer’s new novel is deeper than it looks. Twice a year, every January and June, certain corners of the internet populate with photographs of extravagantly dressed men…

Lizzo in the Age of Backlash
The New Yorker 11 Jun 2026

Lizzo in the Age of Backlash

“BITCH”—both track and album—isn’t as bombastic as its acknowledged predecessors, including Lizzo’s previous records. The caps-lock title and eff-you art work, in which the artist…

Cartoon for June 12, 2026
The National 11 Jun 2026

Cartoon for June 12, 2026

Shadi's take on the unravelling ceasefire between Iran and the US Shadi's take on the collapse of a jet-fighter deal between France and Germany Shadi's take on concerns about US v…

Egypt's delicate balancing act in the Iran war
DW 11 Jun 2026

Egypt's delicate balancing act in the Iran war

Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflic…