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Golda
Helen Mirren gets lost beneath layers of heavy prosthetics and a swirl of incessant cigarette smoke in “Golda.” Given that she’s one of the greatest actresses of her time, Mirren naturally finds ways to reveal glimmers of humanity in her portrayal of former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. But the artifice of her physical transformation…
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This Gecko’s Camouflage Is So Good, It Masqueraded as Another Species
A reptile found in Madagascar is impossible to tell apart from tree bark by day. For decades, scientists had mixed it up with a relative.
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Claire Saffitz on How to Make Macarons
These delightful French cookies can be tricky for even the most seasoned bakers, but these tips and tricks will put them well within reach.
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Do Cocktail Glasses Have a Gender? For Some Men, Clearly.
Stereotypes may be fading, but bartenders say many male customers are still uneasy with fancy glassware. And bars are trying to help.
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Instacart Reveals $428 Million in Profit but Slowing Growth Ahead of I.P.O.
Nearly 30 percent of Instacart’s revenue came from advertising, and grocery orders were flat in the first half of this year, the company said.
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A Crisis of Confidence Is Gripping China’s Economy
China’s economy, which once seemed unstoppable, is plagued by a series of problems, and a growing lack of faith in the future is verging on despair.
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U.S. Consumers Are Showing Signs of Stress, Retailers Say
Consumer spending remains resilient, but retailers’ latest earnings offered a glimpse into worrying shifts in shopping habits.
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Fed Chair Powell in Jackson Hole: Inflation Fight Isn’t Over
Jerome H. Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, struck a resolute tone in a speech at the central bank’s most closely watched conference.
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Why the Stock Market’s Summer Doldrums Are Not a Problem
After a fierce rally largely propelled by a handful of tech stocks, the market’s rapid climb stalled in August. That setback could ultimately be a good thing, our columnist says.
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UAW Votes to Authorize Strikes if Negotiations Fail
The United Auto Workers union is seeking big raises and other gains in contract talks with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.