A Critic at LargeJune 19, 2023 IssueHow Russia Went from Ally to AdversaryThe Cold War ended. The United States declared victory. Then things took a turn.By Keith GessenJune 12, 2023Some of America’s actions, after the Soviet Union dissolved, were selfish and ... More »
The TheatreJune 19, 2023 IssueThe Dance of Death in “The Comeuppance”In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s new play, at Signature Theatre, friends gathering for their twenty-year high-school reunion are each inhabited by the Reaper himself.By Vinson CunninghamJune 12, 2... More »
Hello cadets!A robber is on the loose. Today’s puzzle is to locate them. In the robber’s favour, they can run faster than any police officer, but in the force’s favour, it has at its disposal an infinite number of officers.Police chaseThe streets of a city are... More »
The New Yorker InterviewEva Longoria Brings Latino Life to the ScreenShe discusses the feature film that she directed, “Flamin’ Hot”; exploring Mexican cuisine in her new CNN series; and why she dislikes Pop-Tarts.By Stephania TaladridJune 11, 2023Photographs ... More »
Just a few years ago, the idea of a Joni Mitchell concert in 2023 seemed like an impossibility. The singer-songwriter hadn’t headlined a concert in more than a decade when, in 2015, she survived a brain aneurysm and lost the ability to walk and talk.But seven ... More »
As a nation, we British are obsessed with our gut function, largely because it has never been unhealthier. I spend large parts of my working day talking to patients about their bowel habits, and many of them want to talk about little else. There is also a deep... More »
Three British tourists are missing after a scuba diving boat they were cruising in caught fire off Egypt’s Red Sea coastline on Sunday, authorities have said.A further 12 British nationals were rescued along with 12 Egyptian crew members and were brought to sa... More »
Some of the largest communities on Reddit will lock their doors in protest at the social news site’s decision to try to monetise access to its data.More than 3,000 subreddits have joined the protest, and will go “private” on Monday 12 June, preventing anyone o... More »
Why wasn’t the science followed during Covid-19 (Editorial)? For the same reason we aren’t following the science to tackle the existential crises we are facing – short-term economic and political considerations. We are literally destroying our home, yet indust... More »
The Met Office offers a daily pollen guide, in tones not unlike the storm warning of the shipping forecast: poetic for those not affected, alarming if you are facing a force 8. Saturday’s reads: “The grass pollen risk is on the rise, as more grasses come into ... More »
Simon CambersJun 9, 2023, 08:05 AM ETGet set for a women's final of contrasting styles at the 2023 French Open on Saturday as two-time champion Iga Swiatek and first-time Slam finalist Karolina Muchova go head-to-head for the title.Editor's Picks1 RelatedSwiat... More »
Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 9, 2023, 07:58 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Mexican striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, the LA Ga... More »