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Bonus Daily Cartoon: And Step on It
“Follow that car! Unless it goes into the congestion-pricing zone!”
The Unfinished Business the Biden Administration Is Handing Back to Donald Trump
The staff writer Evan Osnos offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on President Biden’s handling of world crises—from Gaza and Ukraine to China’s designs on Taiwan.
Antony Blinken’s Exit Interview
President Biden’s long-serving Secretary of State on the crisis in Gaza, and his reason for optimism about lasting peace in the region.
The Ghost’s-Eye View of Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence”
Doing his own camerawork, the director gleefully enriches the haunted-house genre with a simple but ingenious device.
Will L.A.’s Fires Permanently Disperse the Black Families of Altadena?
In a Los Angeles suburb, multigenerational families like the Benns found affordable housing and a deep sense of connection. After the devastating fires, many wonder whether they’ll be able to rebuild what they’ve lost.
Ballet Past and Present, at New York City Ballet
Plus: the sadistic “Saw: The Musical”; Michael Roemer’s end-of-life documentary; and Rachel Syme on adult classes on offer in N.Y.C.
The Dangerous Work of Clearing Russia’s Deadly Mines from Ukrainian Lands
Donald Trump has promised to bring a swift end to the war in Ukraine, but Russian troops have already booby-trapped the country with thousands of mines that will take years to remove.
Ali Smith’s Playful Dystopia
The author discusses why she has a dumbphone, how to “meet reverses boldly,” and her new novel, “Gliff.”
The Mini Crossword: Friday, January 17, 2025
Foster who starred in “True Detective: Night Country”: five letters.