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Poland, Long Leery of Foreigners, Has Welcomed Ukrainians
The country, once one of the world’s most ethnically and culturally homogeneous, has accommodated far more refugees from neighboring Ukraine than any other nation.
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At Least 10 Palestinians Killed During Israeli Raid in West Bank
An hourslong gunfight broke out between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian gunmen during an Israeli operation to arrest Palestinian fighters. The violence left the region braced for further unrest.
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Ahead of Nigeria’s Election, a Cash Shortage Causes Chaos and Suffering
Nigeria’s government changed the currency design before the presidential election, causing shortages and wreaking social havoc.
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South Korea Inches Toward Same-Sex Equality, but Broader Bill Is Stalled
Christian conservatives in the country have campaigned tirelessly for decades to prevent legislation that would offer protections to L.G.B.T.Q. people.
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Bright Wall/Dark Room February 2023: The Unflattering Portrait: On Armageddon Time and Failed Solidarity by Nicholas Russell
We are pleased to offer an excerpt from a recent issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room. The theme for their January issue was “The Best of 2022,” and in addition to Nicholas Russell’s piece below on James Gray‘s “Armageddon Time,” the issue also features new words on “TÁR,” “The Fabelmans,” “Aftersun,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Elvis,” “Glass Onion,” “Bones…
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Hogwarts Legacy Allows Fans to Explore Magical World, If They Still Want to Visit
It’s hard to believe there will be a more divisive game of 2023 than “Hogwarts Legacy,” and it’s got little to do with the game itself. The game has become a talking point for trans rights, allyship, and separating art from a singular creator. It has produced some riveting conversations and brilliant essays, from people…
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Berlinale 2023 Highlights, Part One: She Came to Me, Blackberry, The Survival of Kindness
“Wings of Desire” imagines Berlin as a city of angels, but, as a first-time visitor, I’ve discovered it’s a city of angles. The major streets run dead straight but never seem to cross at 90 degrees, resulting in a unique form of discombobulation, a seemingly ordered grid that’s inherently askew. It’s this mix of rigidity…
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NPM JavaScript packages abused to create scambait links in bulk
Free spins? Bonus game points? Cheap social media followers? What harm could it possibly do if you just take a tiny little look?!
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This Roasted Fish Recipe Is Weeknight Easy and Julia Child Fancy
Fish almondine is a nutty variation on a classic French dish, sole meunière.
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He Taught Americans to Cook Indian Food. Now He’s on His Final Chapter.
Raghavan Iyer, whose books and spirited teaching spread the cuisine, is using his last days to get familiar comfort foods to patients like himself.