The Ukrainian authorities say the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are an attempt to force the country into submission. Read More The Ukrainian authorities say the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are an attempt to force the country into submission.
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Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts
The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million. Read More The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall...
Britain Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying. Read More Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying.
‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Is a Funny, Bittersweet Tribute
Co-directed by Judd Apatow, the two-part HBO series is an exhaustive look at Brooks’s life and comedy. It is also about longevity and loneliness. Read More Co-directed by Judd Apatow, the two-part HBO series is an exhaustive look at Brooks’s life and comedy. It is also about longevity and loneliness.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Makes Its Impact Felt Onscreen and Off
The breakout show about two hockey players in love has gone from a TV hit to IRL social sensation. Read More The breakout show about two hockey players in love has gone from a TV hit to IRL social sensation.
10 Gloriously Nonsensical Songs of Pop Gibberish
“Sussudio,” “Di Doo Dah,” “Da Doo Ron Ron” and more. Read More “Sussudio,” “Di Doo Dah,” “Da Doo Ron Ron” and more.
A.I., Big Tech and Trump Shine Most Brightly at the Davos Spectacle
The World Economic Forum is now dominated by global technology companies whose interests shunt aside most others. Read More The World Economic Forum is now dominated by global technology companies whose interests shunt aside most others.
The Northern Lights Have Inspired Humans for Thousands of Years
The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples. Read More The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples.
What Are the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia Base?
The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base. Read More The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.
Trump’s Tariff Threat Tests His Relationship With Macron
For years, Emmanuel Macron has used friendship to temper President Trump’s most impulsive moves. It’s unclear whether that can still work. Read More For years, Emmanuel Macron has used friendship to temper President Trump’s most impulsive moves. It’s unclear whether that can still work.









