THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE- MAY 31, 2026

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 5.31.26 Issue features Taffy Brodesser-Akner on the A.I. actress Tilly Norwood; Daniel Waite Perry on sperm racing; Jeffrey Toobin on how to get a pardon in Trump’s Washington; and more.

I Profile Celebrities for a Living. Nothing Prepared Me for Tilly Norwood.

The A.I. actress on her craft, the future of film and how she definitely does not intend to murder us.

Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.  By Lulu Garcia-Navarro

What Happens After Deportation? A Family Leaves Their American Dream Behind.

After being removed from the United States, a family tries to rebuild their life back in Colombia. Photographs by Juan Arredondo

My Partner’s Dependence on Chatbots Is Becoming a Problem. How Do I Tell Him?

One reason I love my partner is his sharp mind and critical thinking. Using A.I. for every decision is something I don’t understand. By Kwame Anthony Appiah

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026

Inside the Deal to Drop Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the I.R.S.

Talks among lawyers with allegiance to President Trump were so closely held that some senior White House officials told others that they were blindsided.

Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent

The departure of more than 10,000 lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices.

Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say

His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by pressuring Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.

Ukraine’s Military Doesn’t Always Welcome Criticism. But That’s Her Job.

Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.