Grief, solidarity, donations after Hong Kong high-rise tragedy
This week, a devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has left at least 128 people dead and triggered a sweeping…
As hunger rises, Trump administration’s “efficiency” goals cause massive food waste
The U.S. government has caused massive food waste during President Donald Trump’s second term. Policies such as immigration raids, tariff…
A chill in the air, and nothing else: Macy’s parade plays it safe
In a week of heavy national news, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade offered something surprisingly rare: a calm, comfortable holiday…
“Eternity” challenges cinema’s obsession with the afterlife
Death is not suited to the Type A personality. For those who take great care in planning their lives down…
Forget pie. Embrace the trifle
Inspired by a text from a nervous first-time Thanksgiving host — the sort typed in a mild panic just as…
10 ways to step up self-care over the holidays
While some find annual celebrations wonderful, studies show that for many Americans, they can be stressful, isolating and depressing –…
“Pluribus” is a fascinating Rorschach test
With “Pluribus,” Vince Gilligan has what most series creators would envy: a show that generates constantly evolving conversation. Those who…
Laura Lippman on turning true crime into fiction: “Am I not appropriating somebody’s story?”
In the author’s note for her new book, acclaimed veteran crime novelist and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman…
“Edward Scissorhands” exposes the cost of being the “exceptional” disabled person
A disabled figure it took years for me to embrace is the title character of Tim Burton’s dark, modern fairy…
Skip the turkey. Host a Sides-giving
Let’s be honest, the turkey is the worst part of Thanksgiving anyway. So why are we going to waste our…