Helaena was too good for “House of the Dragon”
Since the first season of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” we’ve watched Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) grow from an eccentric…
In Spain, summer begins with fire and feasts
Our table at Cuatrolatas never stood a chance. My glass of vermút sweats down to the turquoise tabletop. Standing room…
Rising US life expectancy isn’t what it seems
There’s some good news for American lifespans: In July, preliminary CDC data suggested that life expectancy in the U.S. is…
50 years later, the Ramones’ debut still defines punk
50 years ago, the Ramones released their self-titled debut LP. Adorned with a black-and-white photo of the faux brotherhood against…
“Fecal Matter” mocked luxury fashion. Then luxury fashion bought it
A fashion label called Fecal Matter is having a moment. Matières Fécales — literally French for “fecal matter” — has…
Hong Kong street food moved indoors
The smell hits first, garlic and char on skewered meat, chiles brushed over buns, oyster sauce mingling with the syrupy…
Cornell has a new dorm rule: Don’t butcher bears
Cornell University has clarified that its dorm kitchens are for cooking food — not butchering bears. The upstate New York…
Ariana Grande fans need to see “Maddie’s Secret”
In the music video for Ariana Grande’s latest single, “Petal” — the title track off her eighth album, released last…
HBO’s “Watchmen” takes on white supremacy — Damon Lindelof promises to “troll the white savior”
Those anticipating HBO’s series adaptation of “Watchmen,” the classic comic book series co-created by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, may…
What the Ted Lasso Way doesn’t get about women in sports
Six years ago, “Ted Lasso” reminded us that many winning TV shows are the result of the right sentiment landing…