Amanda Mustard, Luke Malone, Josef Beeby and Adam Westbrook

My Grandfather Abused Countless Children. Here’s What I’ve Learned About Prevention.

We spend billions of dollars on punishing child sexual abusers and far less on prevention. It’s not stopping the problem. We must rethink our approach.

Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens

Venezuela Is the Tip of the Iceberg

In the Trump era, there are a lot of contenders for the 51st state.

Thomas L. Friedman

Venezuela, Trump Came to Liberate Your Oil, Not Your People

Trump will soon discover that the only way to revive major American oil investments in Venezuela is to revive Venezuela’s democracy.

The Opinions

From Kardashian Injectable Lips to Mar-a-Lago Face

Tressie McMillan Cottom, Jessica Grose and Meher Ahmad on why plastic surgery and fillers no longer feel like a secret — or a stigma.

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Ross Douthat

A Future for Confession

The sacrament of penance’s 21st-century allure.

What We Know (So Far) About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding

The couple has revealed very little about their wedding plans, but that hasn’t stopped fans from parsing podcast comments, photos and lyrics for clues about when, where and how they might say “I do.”

The Best Way to Get a Restaurant Reservation? It’s an Old One.

From neighborhood diners, to Michelin-starred restaurants loyalty has its privileges.

My Older Relatives Hurt Younger Ones With Their Blunt Advice. What Can I Do?

A reader is troubled by the sharp-edged advice being meted out to younger relatives but reluctant to get involved in the conflicts.

An American Couple Explored Japan for a Diamond in the Rough

With their sights set on an income-generating investment they could also live in, two Californians set out to buy a traditional home in the city of Atami.

4 Tests to Measure Your Agility at Any Age

The ability to move with speed, precision and power is important for longevity. Here’s how to gauge it and how to improve.