He Made a Game About a Joyous Journey. He Also Got a Bit Lost.
Anthony Tan was 16 when his idea for a video game about a deer caught the industry’s eye. Nine years later, he’s still working on it.
AJ Aquino and Dr. David Poon, Advocates Who Reunite International Couples, Get Married
AJ Aquino met Dr. David Poon while visiting Toronto from Ireland in 2017. During the pandemic, she visited him and was turned away. And so began their efforts to help other couples reunite.
Richard Kind Is Still Waiting for His Big Break
Amazingly prolific and beloved by Hollywood royalty, the actor has a self-image that belies his status and achievements. “I just work,” he said.
Ukraine’s Push Into Russia Met Early Success. Where Does It Go From Here?
Ukraine’s forces could try advancing farther on Russian soil, or return to the front line, where Moscow is making gains. There are arguments for various options.
The Polls Have Shifted Toward Harris. Is It Real, or Something Else?
A review of the Trump team’s critique of our surveys, and the surprising fact that a lot of people don’t seem to remember how they voted.
A Hollywood Producer’s Home in L.A. That Would Make the Perfect Movie Set
The former studio head Amy Pascal’s house needed a change. Maybe she did, too.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Is Chosen as Thailand’s New Prime Minister
The abrupt rise of the scion of a powerful and polarizing political family is widely seen as a continuation of the meddling that has undermined Thai democracy.
What’s Stopping a Deal in Gaza?
Washington now sees Benjamin Netanyahu as the chief obstacle.
Harris’s Strategically Vague Economic Message, and Russians Feel the War
Plus, charges in Matthew Perry’s death.
U.S. Awards $1.6 Billion to Texas Instruments to Build Semiconductor Plants
The funding stems from the bipartisan CHIPS Act, which aims to bolster the production of critical semiconductors in the United States.
The Pain of Matthew Perry’s Last Days as He Relied on Ketamine
Court papers show that Mr. Perry, the “Friends” star who had long struggled with addiction, was increasingly taking ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, in the days before he died.
Narges Mohammadi Denied Medical Care After Prison Beating, Lawyer and Family Say
Officials have denied Narges Mohammadi medical care, the attorney told Iranian news media, raising concerns about Ms. Mohammadi’s well-being.
The Brazen Evasions of Hunter Biden
Hunter’s alleged foreign lobbying misdeeds have appeared to fall just short of crossing the line into criminality. That has now changed.
On a Scrambled 2024 Map, North Carolina Democrats Say Harris Has a Shot
As Kamala Harris visits to unroll her economic agenda, Democrats in the state are feeling hopeful. Working against her is over four decades of Republican victories, interrupted only by Barack Obama.
Was That a James Turrell I Just Skied By?
Why yes it was, courtesy of the Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, who is underwriting a big outdoor art program at the ski resort he bought.
Realtors Resist Changes in Commissions
Real estate industry insiders say it’s time for agents to face a new reality of discussing fees with buyers and sellers.
Revenues Down and Stock Battered as Data Firm Faces Scrutiny
MultiPlan has helped big health insurers make billions by reducing reimbursements for medical bills, but its business model is now being questioned.
Protesters in Kenya are Waving the Flag, Against the Law
Kenya has strict rules about displaying the flag. But some people have been wearing and waving them, and draping them on coffins, as a symbol of resistance.
Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Are Changing.
On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country must begin following new practices on how commissions are paid. It will change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.
Dave Eggers Reviews Two Picture Books About Giants
Two dreamlike picture books explore the ennui particular to the colossus.