Is God Is (Movie) May 16, 2026 How the ‘Is God Is’ Playwright Aleshea Harris Became a Director Aleshea Harris won acclaim for her drama “Is God Is.” When it came time for a film adaptation, she saw cinematic possibilities far beyond her play. How the ‘Is God Is’ Playwright Aleshea Harris Became a Director Aleshea Harris won acclaim for her drama “Is God Is.” When it came time for a film adaptation, she saw cinematic possibilities far beyond her play. See more
United States Politics and Government May 16, 2026 In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still... In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still... Share
Demonstrations May 16, 2026 London Prepares for Rival Protests, With a Major Security Effort The police will deploy thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers separated. The opposing events are expected to draw tens... London Prepares for Rival Protests, With a Major Security Effort The police will deploy thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers separated. The opposing events are expected to draw tens... Share
Hantavirus May 16, 2026 How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer. How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer. Share
Book Trade and Publishing May 16, 2026 What Is a Bookstore Without Books? Booksellers are trying to figure out how to market audiobooks in person. At a new pop-up, Audible is betting on listening rooms, branded merch and “story ten... What Is a Bookstore Without Books? Booksellers are trying to figure out how to market audiobooks in person. At a new pop-up, Audible is betting on listening rooms, branded merch and “story ten... Share
Kahlo May 16, 2026 Frida Kahlo Photos: What Made the Painter a ‘Living Work of Art’ Plaster corsets and Tehuana skirts, men’s wear and spider monkeys: These are the things that made Frida Frida. Frida Kahlo Photos: What Made the Painter a ‘Living Work of Art’ Plaster corsets and Tehuana skirts, men’s wear and spider monkeys: These are the things that made Frida Frida. Share
Television May 16, 2026 Sarah Sherman Took Lessons on Screaming The “S.N.L.” comedian went to a coach who “taught all these famous screamo singing metal guys how to scream without hurting themselves.” Sarah Sherman Took Lessons on Screaming The “S.N.L.” comedian went to a coach who “taught all these famous screamo singing metal guys how to scream without hurting themselves.” Share
Latin Music May 16, 2026 Shakira, Gracie Abrams: 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup theme, Gracie Abrams’s anxious new single, Genesis Owusu’s latest rabble-rouser and more. Shakira, Gracie Abrams: 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup theme, Gracie Abrams’s anxious new single, Genesis Owusu’s latest rabble-rouser and more. Share
Social Media May 16, 2026 Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom? Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going. Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom? Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going. Share
Federal Aid (US) May 16, 2026 How a ‘Model’ for Climate Migration Became a Cautionary Tale The residents of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana found safety after moving to higher ground. But the experience left some of them warning others facing rel... How a ‘Model’ for Climate Migration Became a Cautionary Tale The residents of Isle de Jean Charles in Louisiana found safety after moving to higher ground. But the experience left some of them warning others facing rel... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 16, 2026 Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue. Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue. Share
Artificial Intelligence May 16, 2026 Josh Tyrangiel book excerpt: How OpenAI and Khan Academy Made a Chatbot Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom. Josh Tyrangiel book excerpt: How OpenAI and Khan Academy Made a Chatbot Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom. Share
History books May 16, 2026 ‘I’m so grateful I got to live these days’: A Ghost in the Throat author Doireann Ní Ghríofa on recovering from depression The acclaimed author and poet talks about her new book, telling the true stories of patients at a derelict Victorian psychiatric hospital – a place in which... ‘I’m so grateful I got to live these days’: A Ghost in the Throat author Doireann Ní Ghríofa on recovering from depression The acclaimed author and poet talks about her new book, telling the true stories of patients at a derelict Victorian psychiatric hospital – a place in which... Share
