Europe May 5, 2026 The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary. The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary. See more
Fires and Firefighters May 4, 2026 After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored. After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored. Share
Diet and Nutrition May 4, 2026 Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It? The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment. Is Loving Food the Secret to Eating Less of It? The case for ditching self-denial and embracing enjoyment. Share
Men and Boys May 4, 2026 Why Are So Many Men Wearing Tank Tops? A reader wonders why the ribbed undershirt has become the ubiquitous garment of the moment. Why Are So Many Men Wearing Tank Tops? A reader wonders why the ribbed undershirt has become the ubiquitous garment of the moment. Share
Met Gala May 4, 2026 The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year. The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year. Share
Sculpture May 4, 2026 Surreal, Cryptic and Just Plain Strange: 4 Fantastical Places in Italy Artists, an architect and a secretive commune built these otherworldly marvels — and you can visit them. Surreal, Cryptic and Just Plain Strange: 4 Fantastical Places in Italy Artists, an architect and a secretive commune built these otherworldly marvels — and you can visit them. Share
Pop and Rock Music May 4, 2026 The Zen of Peter Frampton Grappling with a progressive muscular disease and making a new album with his son, the onetime British guitar hero may be happier than ever. The Zen of Peter Frampton Grappling with a progressive muscular disease and making a new album with his son, the onetime British guitar hero may be happier than ever. Share
Met Gala May 4, 2026 The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit? The Met Makes a Statement With 9 New Mannequin Bodies The latest Costume Institute exhibition expands its ideas of who, exactly, belongs in fashion. Will the gala follow suit? Share
K-Pop May 4, 2026 Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’ Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more. Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’ Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more. Share
Dancing May 4, 2026 They Went Viral Online as Dancing Prodigies. Here’s What They’re Up to Now. Performers who wowed us online as children are coming of age. But they have few obvious career paths. They Went Viral Online as Dancing Prodigies. Here’s What They’re Up to Now. Performers who wowed us online as children are coming of age. But they have few obvious career paths. Share
Men and Boys May 4, 2026 A ‘Lord of the Flies’ for the ‘Adolescence’ Era A new TV series based on the William Golding classic, written by Jack Thorne, explores how boys are susceptible to the influence of others. A ‘Lord of the Flies’ for the ‘Adolescence’ Era A new TV series based on the William Golding classic, written by Jack Thorne, explores how boys are susceptible to the influence of others. Share
Travel and Vacations May 4, 2026 The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing. A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications... The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing. A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications... Share
Global Warming May 4, 2026 A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects. As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out. A Strong El Niño May Be Coming. Global Warming Is Changing Its Effects. As the planet warms, past episodes of the natural weather phenomenon may no longer be a reliable guide of how the next one plays out. Share
