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Miss Manners: Is everybody returning unwanted gifts to givers these days?
A letter writer wonders whether it’s okay to return unwanted gifts to close friends and family?
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Inmates of Chile’s Largest Prison Find Solace in Caring for Stray Cats
In Chile’s oldest and most overcrowded prison, the inmates have found solace in the hundreds of stray cats.
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Ukraine Intensifies Guerrilla Tactics, Targeting Trains
As conventional forces struggle to break through defensive lines, both sides are increasingly turning to guerrilla tactics.
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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Announces Abdication of Throne After 52 Years
Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her.
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Putin and Zelensky Address Their Citizens on New Year’s Eve
The message of resilience offered by Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky’s message, contrasted sharply with that of President Vladimir V. Putin, who glossed over the war in an effort to project a sense of normality.
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Burundi’s President Says Gay People Should Be Stoned
President Evariste Ndayishimiye also railed against Western governments that he said had conditioned providing aid on accepting gay rights. His remarks do not carry the force of law.
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Always the Right Actor: Tom Wilkinson (1948-2023)
Since his passing on December 30th was confirmed by his family, appreciations of Tom Wilkinson have flooded the internet, many of them commenting on his remarkable ability to genre hop. He fit in just about anything from broad comedy to action to serious drama. But he fit not merely because he had an agent who…
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Lion’s mane mushrooms make this easy fried rice roar with flavor
This furry-looking mushroom resembles crab meat when shredded, making it a fun choice for plant-based takes on seafood dishes.
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A conversation with Dec. 31 crossword creator Sid Sivakumar
We spoke with guest crossword constructor Sid Sivakumar, who wrote the “Meeting Friends” puzzle.
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How Tracking and Technology in Cars Is Being Weaponized by Abusive Partners
Apps that remotely track and control cars are being weaponized by abusive partners. Car manufacturers have been slow to respond, according to victims and experts.