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The Henri Cartier-Bresson of South Korea
Han Youngsoo chronicled the postwar transformation of mid-century Seoul, complicating popular depictions of that era as one solely of deprivation and hardship.
The Cruel Abstraction of “Beast Games”
On a competition show made by the YouTube sensation MrBeast, the people are faceless and the challenges are vicious.
Big Money and Trump’s New Cabinet
“Donald Trump is a master of picking appointees for very senior positions who never would have gotten those jobs under anyone else,” the staff writer Susan B. Glasser says. “I think it’s part of creating not just a government of laws and rules but a government built around the principle of personal loyalty to one man.”
Why Is the Riverside Church’s Century-Old Preschool Facing Closure?
Despite a venerable history—and a citywide child-care crunch—the Weekday School is on the chopping block.
Merrick Garland’s Final Plea for Norms at the Justice Department
From the daily newsletter: a report from Washington. Plus: the coming sale of TikTok; Susan B. Glasser on “the Trump effect”; and remembering David Lynch.
How David Lynch Became an Icon of Cinema
The late director’s unique vision and the love that his persona inspires make it easy to forget how winding his path to greatness was.
Is the TikTok Ban a Chance to Rethink the Whole Internet?
The billionaire Frank McCourt is launching a “people’s bid” to buy the app, replace its addictive algorithm, and give users greater control of their data. Is it a publicity stunt or a sincere attempt to reform the digital age?
Are We Living in a Dystopia?
The sci-fi series “Silo” is the latest in a string of popular post-apocalyptic dramas with an increasingly uncanny resonance.
