The New Yorker
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S ENEMIES
Following the tragic death of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the line between eulogy and blame wore swiftly and predictably thin.
4 min |
September 29, 2025
The New Yorker
RUNWAY DEPT.CIVIL STRUTTING
The mission: attend “Style Across the Aisle,” a Fashion Week spectacle wherein local politicians walk the runway wearing clothes mostly made by up-and-coming designers from their districts, and determine which of the models exhibits the most diva-like behavior. Which official, be they elected or appointed, is most likely to throw a phone at an assistant while screaming, “I am not wearing more khaki!”? Who, in short, is the civil-servant Naomi Campbell?
3 min |
September 29, 2025
The New Yorker
BACKSTAGE DEPT. FROM THE TOP
How do great artists get their start? The misty-eyed will say it all begins with a dream.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
The New Yorker
R.F.K., JR.: A DAY IN THE LIFE
Upon waking each morning, I open my drapes, remove the tinfoil over the windows, and stare directly at the sun for thirty to forty-five minutes until everything goes white and I can no longer see, which is when you know it's working.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
The New Yorker
ON THE IMPERSONAL ESSAY
Thinking in six parts.
10+ min |
September 29, 2025
The New Yorker
UPSIDE DOWN
Magluba, in Arabic, means “upside down.” It’s also the name of a pilaf dish popular in the Levant: a pot of rice, vegetables, meat, and potatoes, coagulated and flipped into a stout cylinder.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
The New Yorker
MIKE NICHOLS'S GHOST
In Shubert Alley, which runs between West Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Streets, Jeremy Irons, dressed in a tweed cap turned backward and three artfully arranged layers of European workwear, pointed to a patch of asphalt beneath the marquee of the Booth Theatre. “This is where I used to argue with the police that I should be allowed to park my motorcycle. But they made me put it in the damn car park up the street,” he said.
3 min |
September 29, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Get ready for the roller coaster of emotions that is Ryder Cup
Event turns dull golf into a must-win saga for Americans, Europeans
6 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Vikings’ Rodgers delivers historic effort in victory
There was no cooling off Isaiah Rodgers no matter how many towels his fawning teammates used to fan the white-hot Vikings cornerback on the sideline.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
‘Megadoc’ takes look inside a filmmaker’s grand gamble
Mike Figgis’ film of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ has its own production flaws.
4 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dodgers' bullpen loses control again in loss to Giants
As postseason looms, vibe in home finale is less 'Good-bye,' more 'we'll be right back.'
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dicker kicks winner as Chargers rally past Broncos
L.A. starts the season with consecutive wins over all three of their AFC West opponents.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Songwriter of ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’
The country music hitmaker died in a plane crash in North Carolina.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Smith’s status hangs over Dodgers’ heads
Catcher ‘up in the air’ for start of the postseason as L.A. turns to Rortvedt and clinches series over Giants.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Coyle hired to lead defense
UCLA hopes to have veteran taking over Malloe’s duties before conference play starts.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Bad Bunny marks end of historic Puerto Rico residency
Bad Bunny fans drowned out memories of Hurricane Maria in one booming voice on the anniversary of the devastating storm.
4 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Yellowstone hiker survives encounter with a bear, possibly a grizzly
A hiker who was attacked by a bear—probably a grizzly — in Yellowstone National Park last week has been released from the hospital.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Who are the ABC affiliate owners who blasted Kimmel?
Nexstar and Sinclair slammed his remarks about Kirk’s killing, then he was removed.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Apple Store removes bogus app after EBT recipients warned
California officials are warning of a phony electronic benefit transfer mobile application that they allege is posing as a state-sponsored tool and trying to scam financial assistance recipients with unnecessary fees.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How Trump is undermining Social Security
There’s some good news related to the Trump administration’s concerted attack on the Social Security Administration: Thus far, it doesn’t appear to have significantly affected the delivery of benefits. Checks are still going out and payments into beneficiaries’ bank accounts are still arriving on time.
6 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A road to love paved with cliches
Two strangers revisit old wounds via GPS in director Kogonada's try-hard romance.
4 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
FURY RELEASED AT THE FORUM
Nine Inch Nails mirrors its audience's desolation and rage as no other group can in a decadent, timely show
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Alder wins cross country race as Irvine’s Wilson is fourth
Utah runner returns to best rival after the Duke commit goes out strong at O.C. meet.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
It's high degrees, low temperatures in Ivy League
Caleb Sanchez, a Cali boy, packed his memories of sunshine, beaches and In-N-Out burgers to get an Ivy League education and football experience at Columbia University in New York.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
With fire cleanup complete, concerns over speed vs. safety
Some residents fear job was rushed and will cost them later
10+ min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
He fought for the powerless, the way politicians should
John Burton spent decades shaping California policy to help the overlooked.
4 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How one man caught in raid got home
While in ICE lockup, a strawberry delivery man kept mind on family
8 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Lemon squeezes out win for Trojans
Receiver shines with Lane out as USC prevails over Spartans
5 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
I have just the hat for Mr. Kimmel
There's actually an upside to Trump's autocratic instincts
4 min |
September 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times
400 reasons to appreciate Trout
Some lament star’s injuries and career, but that’s not the whole story
8 min |