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The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine
Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.
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Iran’s President Says He Can’t Make ‘Miracles’ to Solve the Country’s Woes
Amid sky-high inflation, water and energy cuts and prospects for a deal with the U. S. dimming, President Masoud Pezeshkian has apparently thrown up his hands.
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Over 1,000 Were Killed in Attack on Camp in Darfur, Sudan, U.N. Says
A paramilitary attack in April was one of the most brutal of Sudan’s civil war. Now, hunger is spreading as Western aid cuts have reduced U.N. rations.
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At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Worry Pandas Could Be China’s Next Target
Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more.
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With “Metroid Prime 4,” Nintendo’s Frankenstein is Beyond Saving
“Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” has had an uncharacteristically troubled development cycle. After it was completely rebooted in 2017, we’ve finally gotten the next mainline “Metroid Prime” game, 18 years after “Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.” But something feels off about “Metroid Prime 4.” Even after 8 years of development, the game lacks a cohesive vision. It’s…
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Emily in Paris Season 5, but It’s Rome (Where She Wants To)
“That’s the problem with Rome: ancient history is everywhere.” –Emily, preaching a sermon Last year, when writing about Season 4 of the candy-coated Netflix series, I said, “After almost 4 seasons, I’ve discovered the cheat code for enjoying ‘Emily in Paris,’ it’s recognizing while Emily is a hero in her own mind, she’s the villain…
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A $600 Suckling Pig? Wagyu for All? On Menus, It’s a New Gilded Age
In Manhattan and across the country, restaurants are trotting out ever-pricier dishes and luxury upgrades to meet the demand from affluent diners.
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A Cozy Christmas Brunch Menu
Turn Genevieve Ko’s cinnamon roll Bundt cake, breakfast enchiladas or sesame scallion buns into a new holiday tradition.
