Olympic Ceremonies on the Seine were a daring feat. Paris stuck the landing.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pmParis transformed into a spectacular stage — and demonstrated that bold thinking could bring a shine back to a global event that has seen its popularity slump.‘The Modern Fairies’ is a raucous work of historical fiction
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Samuel AshworthIn Clare Pollard’s novel, French aristocrats in the court of Louis XIV find new truths in old fairy tales.U.S. charges North Korean man with cyberattacks on NASA
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Devlin BarrettRim Jong Hyok is accused of using ransomware to attack computer systems at American hospitals, generating money to pay for hacking NASA and U.S. military bases.OpenAI is testing web search features for ChatGPT, challenging Google
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Gerrit De VynckTech experts have predicted that search could be upended by AI, but Google’s dominance remains largely untouched.False rumors about Vance, Musk’s X show misinfo cuts both ways
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Will OremusElon Musk has pulled back on policing falsehoods. That doesn’t only hurt liberals.Ask your climate questions
Search our full archive of climate reporting and with the help of generative AI, we’ll try to deliver the answers that matter to you.What to know: A map of Oregon’s Durkee Fire, the largest in the U.S.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Scott DanceThe Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon has become the largest wildfire in the U.S. Here’s what to know about its location, spread and containment efforts.The Great Salt Lake isn’t just drying out. It’s warming the planet.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Joshua PartlowThe Great Salt Lake released 4.1 million tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in 2020, researchers found — more evidence that dried-out lakes are a significant source of emissions.Extreme heat is wilting and burning forests, making it harder to curb climate change
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Dino GrandoniHigh temperatures, droughts and wildfire last year caused some forests to wilt and burn enough to degrade the ability of the land to lock away carbon dioxide.California’s Park Fire probably spawned freak fire tornadoes. Here’s how.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Matthew CappucciFire tornadoes have been deadly before in California. And they’re as strong as legitimate tornadoes.Another major heat wave will build across the United States next week
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Ian LivingstonRead moreNew thrillers continue the genre’s flourishing interest in cults
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Lisa LevyIn three new novels, people flee to sketchy situations in hopes of finding a better life.‘Hot Dog Money’ recounts a wide-ranging NCAA scandal
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Patrick SauerGuy Lawson worked with FBI informant Marty Blazer to write the story of a yearslong investigation into financial wrongdoing in college sports‘Hug your IT folks’: The CrowdStrike outage turned technicians into heroes
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Danielle AbrilWhen CrowdStrike took down millions of devices, IT workers became the thin line between corporate America and chaos.A rich history of deals with the Devil
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Michael DirdaIn “Devil’s Contract,” Ed Simon offers a tour of Faustian bargains in literature, music and politicsLewis Lapham knew that a great editor was an artful thief
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Christian LorentzenUnlike his peers in the era of New Journalism, Lapham never wanted to make himself the main character10 ways to upgrade your bathroom in an hour or less
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Kathryn O'Shea-EvansDesigners swear by these simple fixes.How do I clean a flat-screen TV covered with fingerprints?
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Jeanne HuberMicrofiber cloths, distilled water, a light touch and other keys to cleaning screens without damaging them.These people hated their mattresses — so they built their own
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Rachel KurziusFrustrated by the high prices and lackluster comfort of big mattress brands, a growing community is going the DIY route.1893 Georgetown Victorian was once owned by a famous gardener
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Sophia SolanoRead moreWhen your hearing isn’t great even at home, there are things you can do
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Catherine RobertsWhat to do when it’s hard to hear the TV, dinner table conversation and other sounds at home.Virtual reality players are suffering real broken bones, other injuries
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Caren CheslerBroken fingers, rib contusions and facial lacerations are among the results of virtual sword fights and sports games.How can I get healthier hair? Here’s what the science says.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Trisha Pasricha, MDWashing less frequently and using “sulfate-free” products can lead to healthier hair and help protect your scalp microbiome.An instant family, healthy hair and longevity advice: The week in Well+Being
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Tara Parker-PopeThis family wanted to foster a child. Overnight, they got three.Not everything Big Tech touches turns to gold
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Shira OvideApple TV Plus has fewer viewers than PBS and Vudu. Google’s smartphones sell poorly. And yet they persist.Investigation of Delta cancellations focuses on possibly misleading texts
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Ian DuncanRead moreDo you still need to isolate after getting covid? Your questions, answered.
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Fenit Nirappil and Tara Parker-PopeRead moreWill we ever be ready for Jeremy O. Harris?
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Jazmine HughesJeremy O. Harris’s “Slave Play” was condemned by Rishi Sunak for its Black Out nights. Audiences and celebrities like Madonna keep lining up in London to squirm.Dylan Cease no-hits the Nationals as Padres complete sweep
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Spencer NusbaumSan Diego’s 28-year-old right-hander tosses the first no-no of his career and second in franchise history, silencing the Nationals in a 3-0 win.With NCAA settlement filed, schools move closer to paying athletes
Dec 31, 1969, 7:00 pm By Jesse DoughertySettlement documents for three major antitrust cases were officially filed in California on Friday, two months after the sides first agreed on an initial framework.
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