In the new indie comedy “Hit Man,” Glen Powell proves he’s much more than a strapping hunk, @davidlsims writes: www.theatlantic.com/…

"Even as Donald Trump relies on unprecedented support from Black and Latino voters, he is embracing policies that would expose their communities to much greater police surveillance and enforcement," @RonBrownstein writes: www.theatlantic.com/…

Colleges and universities face growing criticism and even threats, Robert Rubin writes. "Undermining higher education would harm all Americans, weakening our country and making us less able to confront the many challenges we face.” www.theatlantic.com/…

Ozempic and other new obesity drugs are meant to be taken for life. But not everyone can afford to—which has forced some doctors to get creative, devising regimens to sub in cheaper, if less well-known, alternatives. @SarahZhang reports: theatln.tc/w4qYR90V

Many of us make fun of family and friends in ways that involve gentle mockery or stereotyping—a new book argues that this sort of behavior is good for us, writes @KieranSetiya. Humor can help us forge connection and cope with the absurdities of life. www.theatlantic.com/…