Iran May 21, 2026 The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. See more
Books and Literature May 21, 2026 Gothic Fantasy Novels Filled With Dark Magic The best-selling author Rachel Gillig recommends books that bring the haunted hallmarks of Gothic fiction into enchanted settings. Gothic Fantasy Novels Filled With Dark Magic The best-selling author Rachel Gillig recommends books that bring the haunted hallmarks of Gothic fiction into enchanted settings. Share
Book Trade and Publishing May 21, 2026 Publishing’s Latest Piracy Problem: Audiobooks on YouTube Illegal, synthetically narrated copies of “The Hunger Games,” hit self-help books and everything in between are increasingly common on the platform. Publishing’s Latest Piracy Problem: Audiobooks on YouTube Illegal, synthetically narrated copies of “The Hunger Games,” hit self-help books and everything in between are increasingly common on the platform. Share
Art May 21, 2026 Is Museum Wall Text the Next Political Battleground? The Smithsonian has changed or eliminated some interpretive language that typically accompanies exhibited artworks. Critics call this self-censorship. Is Museum Wall Text the Next Political Battleground? The Smithsonian has changed or eliminated some interpretive language that typically accompanies exhibited artworks. Critics call this self-censorship. Share
Television May 21, 2026 Stephen Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Marks the End of an Era Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Report” satirized politics. Then his “Late Show” confronted a moment when politics became self-satirizing. Stephen Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Marks the End of an Era Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Report” satirized politics. Then his “Late Show” confronted a moment when politics became self-satirizing. Share
Art May 21, 2026 An Artist Ponders Pond Scum, Humans and the Meaning of Life Anicka Yi questions humans’ place in the world through work that focuses on some of the tiniest life-forms out there. At Storm King, muck-filled columns are... An Artist Ponders Pond Scum, Humans and the Meaning of Life Anicka Yi questions humans’ place in the world through work that focuses on some of the tiniest life-forms out there. At Storm King, muck-filled columns are... Share
El Nino Southern Oscillation May 21, 2026 A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard. The biggest episodes of the past have altered the course of human events, according to researchers. An emerging one is drawing historic comparisons. A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard. The biggest episodes of the past have altered the course of human events, according to researchers. An emerging one is drawing historic comparisons. Share
Colleges and Universities May 21, 2026 What Graduation Speakers Are Telling the Class of 2026 Will A.I. replace them? Graduation speakers addressed student uncertainty about the future with jokes and words of wisdom. What Graduation Speakers Are Telling the Class of 2026 Will A.I. replace them? Graduation speakers addressed student uncertainty about the future with jokes and words of wisdom. Share
Artificial Intelligence May 21, 2026 A Defense of a Liberal Arts Education in the Age of A.I. Making the case for a ‘useless’ education. A Defense of a Liberal Arts Education in the Age of A.I. Making the case for a ‘useless’ education. Share
Politics May 21, 2026 Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income taxGood... Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income taxGood... Share
Louis Vuitton May 21, 2026 Louis Vuitton revives Keith Haring collaboration at lavish New York show Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest collection pairs uptown elegance with downtown pop culture and street styleThe allure of travelling in style helped make Louis Vu... Louis Vuitton revives Keith Haring collaboration at lavish New York show Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest collection pairs uptown elegance with downtown pop culture and street styleThe allure of travelling in style helped make Louis Vu... Share
Fiction May 21, 2026 The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson review – indie debut on the Women’s prize shortlist This vivid story of a Caribbean childhood in 1960s Bradford does not stint on accounts of poverty and systemic abuse, yet is pungent with wit and colour‘I re... The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson review – indie debut on the Women’s prize shortlist This vivid story of a Caribbean childhood in 1960s Bradford does not stint on accounts of poverty and systemic abuse, yet is pungent with wit and colour‘I re... Share
Film May 21, 2026 Hen review – plucky chicken beats the odds in weirdly uplifting survival story In a feat of cinematic mystery and skill György Pálfi coaxes a tour de force from his poultry cast in this parable of animal and human interrelationsHungaria... Hen review – plucky chicken beats the odds in weirdly uplifting survival story In a feat of cinematic mystery and skill György Pálfi coaxes a tour de force from his poultry cast in this parable of animal and human interrelationsHungaria... Share
