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The F Word Won’t Save Democrats

admin2 May 2025

You’re reading the Frank Bruni newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Reflections on the mess (and magic) of politics and life. Get it with a Times subscription.One of the few occasions recently when I felt confidence in Democrats’ ability to ...

How Nearly a Century of Happiness Research Led to One Big Finding

admin2 May 2025

Growing up in Maryland, Sonja Lyubomirsky could see that her mother was unhappy. When Sonja was 9, her parents moved the family from Moscow, where her mother taught literature at a high school, to the United States, hoping to offer their children ...

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: ‘Othello’ Misses, Clooney Scores

admin2 May 2025

Ensemble-driven plays like “Purpose” and “English” received a slew of nominations, while Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and Idina Menzel were overlooked.

‘Rust’ Review: It’s a Hard Watch

admin2 May 2025

During every scene of this western, I couldn’t stop thinking about the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on set in an entirely preventable tragedy.

Odile de Vasselot, Teenage Aristocrat in the French Resistance, Dies at 103

admin2 May 2025

During World War II, she deceived her watchful mother so she could take part in dangerous missions. Later, she founded a girls’ school in Ivory Coast.

Stan Love, Athlete With a Beach Boys Connection, Dies at 76

admin2 May 2025

A former N.B.A. player and the father of the All-Star Kevin Love, he was also the brother of the pop group’s Mike Love and a caretaker for its troubled leader, Brian Wilson.

Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat

admin2 May 2025

This is Ronan. She’s a California sea lion and she probably has better rhythm than you. Scientists earlier showed that Ronan, a resident of the Long Marine Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was the first nonhuman mammal who ...

The science is clear: Deep breathing can be a game changer for anyone. Elite athletes agree

admin2 May 2025

Elite athletes such as Steph Curry use deep breathing to calm their mind and reach peak performance. The practice can also work for anyone.

Execs unfiltered thoughts on NFL Draft for every AFC team: Did the Browns get it right?

admin2 May 2025

Execs liked Cleveland's approach, but the process raised questions, while many had doubts about the Jaguars' bold move for Travis Hunter.

‘I Have Cancer,’ the TikTok Star Said. Then Came the Torrent of Hate.

admin1 May 2025

By the time Sydney Towle graduated from Dartmouth College in 2022, she had a growing social media side hustle. On TikTok, where she posted videos, her fans watched her perform dance moves in her kitchen and lip-sync to popular songs. She modeled ...