As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding
Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets.
How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Might Affect Europe’s Economy
Economists are debating what effect the singer’s sweep through Europe will have this summer as swarms of fans increase demand for hotels and services.
Stanford Reports on Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Bias Show Extent of Divide
One report documented antisemitic threats. The other, anti-Muslim threats. Both signaled that there may be little room for agreement.
A Brief History of Olympics Sex Testing
We had a chance to treat sex categories in sports with curiosity and compassion instead of condemnation. We still can.
In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily
A lawsuit challenges the onerous requirements for getting sterilized, calling the regulations paternalistic and a violation of women’s constitutional rights.
Trump Narrows Biden’s Cash Lead, and Heat Shatters Records
Plus, the Taylor Swift inflation effect.
What the Mood Is Like in Iran Ahead of Presidential Elections
A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike.
Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen Moves Into Art
“There’s more to me than only couture,” she said, previewing her first exhibition of sculpture. Catch it while you can: The show will last only 45 minutes.
How Fauci’s Book Has Been Covered by Liberal and Conservative Media
Progressive publications have quoted extensively from Dr. Fauci’s new book, heralding him as a hero for his work during the pandemic. Conservative outlets have cast him as a villain.
School Cellphone Bans May Be Hard to Enforce
California is the latest state to try to regulate the devices. But how far should the ban go? And will parents sign on?
How Cornhole Went Pro
It might be America’s most-played sport. Now it’s quietly becoming a TV success story.
Neighbors Fight Affordable Housing, but Need Libraries. Can’t We Make a Deal?
An uplifting new library in Manhattan comes with 12 floors of subsidized apartments. It’s a clever way to find community support for housing.
Book Review: Contemporary Art Underground: MTA Art & Design New York, by Sandra Bloodworth
“Contemporary Art Underground” showcases hundreds of artworks commissioned by the M.T.A., by artists like Alex Katz, Kiki Smith and Vik Muniz.
For the Price of a Police Helicopter, New York Could Save the Arts
The city’s budget is being finalized, and arts institutions, from the big to the small, are fearing the worst.
NYC Adapts as Global Warming Leads to Extreme Weather Earlier in the Year
Global warming has led to more extreme weather earlier and later in the year, causing New Yorkers to rethink their relationship to the seasonal calendar.
Putin Threatens to Arm North Korea, Escalating Tension With West Over Ukraine
The Russian leader issued the warning at the end of a trip to Asia, during which he signed a mutual defense pact with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un.
How Britain’s Labour Party Became Electable Again
In less than five years, the opposition Labour Party has gone from massive defeat to the favorite to win next month’s election. How did they do it?
How Britain’s Labour Party Became Electable Again
In less than five years, the opposition Labour Party has gone from massive defeat to the favorite to win next month’s election. How did they do it?
Appeals Court Denies Bannon’s Emergency Motion to Remain Free
Stephen K. Bannon is scheduled to start a four-month prison term on July 1 unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
Trump Erodes Biden’s Lead in 2024 Election Fundraising After Conviction
Just two months ago, President Biden appeared to have a daunting financial advantage. Then Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies, and Republicans’ wallets opened.