Did John McCracken Make That Monolith in Utah?
It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, buried in the desert His dealer says yes. His son says maybe. His artist buddies, like Ed Ruscha, say, no way the sculptor created this tall, silvery object. Read more...
How One Entrepreneur Changed Her Business Model in the Pandemic
Sarah Figueroa started Geojam with the goal of connecting fans at concerts. When those events were halted, the company decided to connect fans directly to the artists. Read more...
Why This Billionaire Will Never Leave New York
For the cosmetics mogul and philanthropist Leonard Lauder, the city, with its museums, public transit and parks, is an explorers delight. Read more...
Anti-vaxxers exploit confusion over Oxford University data to cast doubts on jab's safety
A study predicts that only around half of British adults will agree to get vaccinated against Covid-19.Anti-vax campaigners are said to be exploiting confusion over Oxford research data. Read more...
The N.F.L. Has Prevented Coronavirus on the Field. Off It Is Another Matter.
As the virus surges around the country and near team facilities the leagues efforts to complete the season on schedule will be severely tested. Read more...
Lufthansa to allow economy passengers to buy rows of seats to lie on
Passengers on Lufthansa's Frankfurt to So Paulo flights can buy the 195.40 Sleeper's Row upgrade and will receive a pillow, blanket and seat topper as well as priority boarding access. Read more...
The Croods A New Age Review More Civilized
This animated sequel accelerates the prehistoric characters clash with modernity. Read more...
The Inn Is Out at the Beatrice, but History Still Holds Sway
The chef, Angie Mar, will move the New York institution right next door, reconnecting the restaurant with the family who ran it for 50 years. Read more...
Long-Lost Letter from Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac Headed to Auction (Again)
After some legal wrangling, a letter from Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac will be offered at auction. Read more...
Analysis Trump finally signals a White House exit
President Donald Trump finally confirmed Thursday that he will vacate the White House in January after weeks of plunging America into a dark period of uncertaintywhere the fate of democracy sometimes seemed to be hanging by a threadbut he largely ignored the mounting challenges his successor is facing as he exits. Read more...
Jeff Luhnow Sues Astros for Million
In a million lawsuit, Houstons former general manager claims that the actual culprit of the teams cheating scandal is still employed by the club. Read more...
Saeb Erekat, top Palestinian negotiator, dies age 65
Erekat, who underwent a lung transplant in the United States in 2017, tested positive for coronavirus in early October, according to his office, the PLO Negotiations Affairs Department. Read more...
Climate change could bring the start of Autumn forward by almost a week
A new, large-scale study of European trees by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has found this trend has started to reverse and leaves are falling earlier. Read more...
You Want to Talk French Tennis? Start With the Four Musketeers
Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet and Ren Lacoste helped win the Davis Cup six times. Roland Garros was built for their title defense. Read more...
5 Things to Do This Weekend
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually or in person in New York City. Read more...
Doctors and nurses were not prepared to see 'so much illness and death' during Covid pandemic
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, head of the British Medical Association (BMA), told MPs today NHS staff have reported higher than normal levels of severe stress, anxiety and fatigue this year. Read more...
A Cal Football Player Opted Out Because of the Virus. Then Came the Tuition Bill.
A committee found that the athletic department broke an N.C.A.A. rule by revoking Henry Bazakass summer scholarship. His fight to get it back showed the cutthroat side of college football. Read more...
As Winter Arrives, Heaters Become a Survival Tool for Businesses
A rise in demand for heating equipment has left some products back-ordered for months, possibly jeopardizing prospects for some businesses of getting through the pandemic intact. Read more...