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The Great Craft of 2025
On Friday, the writers of this site lauded some of their favorite performances of 2025. Today, we go behind the camera to pick some of the great craft of the year in film, including excellence in cinematography, editing, original score, casting, and more. Again, this shouldn’t be seen as comprehensive as much as a way…
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Puzzle Designers Search for That ‘Satisfying Click’
For prizewinning puzzle creators, the devilish ideas are in the details.
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Jim Beam Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle
The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.
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The Secret to the Easiest New Year’s Party Spread
Make these quick Melissa Clark recipes — a squash tart, baked Brie and tuna rillettes — and then supplement them with nuts, chips or whatever else you have on hand.
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How to Make Döner Kebab Like a Cypriot Mom
Yes, you can take the kebab out of the shop and make a version at home. This viral recipe proves it.
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It’s the Most Wonderful (Warm) Punch of the Year
Ponche Navideño merges holiday spice with tropical fruit to make one of the season’s most festive sippers.
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You Know Panettone. Now Meet Its Rarer, Even More Difficult Cousin.
Pandoro can frustrate even some of the world’s best bakers, but the results are worth it.
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Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files
More than a dozen women called for congressional hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?
JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized expenses.
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Carney Names Financier Mark Wiseman as Canada’s U.S. Ambassador
Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment.