The Slow Death and Sudden Rebirth of the American Dinner Party
For two decades we were told the dinner party was dying — killed by busy schedules, delivery apps, and the anxiety of performing domesticity. Then something changed.
Tech Giants Report Record Q1 Earnings Amid AI Investment Surge
Major technology companies posted their strongest first-quarter results in three years, driven largely by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud services.
Recipe: Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Pappardelle
A proper Sunday ragu: braised beef that falls apart after four hours, served over wide ribbons of pappardelle with plenty of Parmesan. This recipe makes enough for eight, and the leftovers are arguably better.
Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Species Off the Coast of New Zealand
Marine biologists have identified over 20 previously unknown species during a deep-sea expedition to the Kermadec Trench, including a translucent fish capable of surviving at extreme depths.
Inside the Global Race to Map the Ocean Floor
We have more detailed maps of the surface of Mars than we do of our own ocean floor. A coalition of research institutions and technology companies is trying to change that — and discovering things nobody expected along the way.
Review: ‘Paper Tigers’ Is the Comedy of the Year
A furiously funny workplace comedy set inside a struggling regional newspaper that somehow manages to be both a sharp satire of the media industry and a genuinely touching portrait of people who care about things that the world keeps telling them don’t matter. Rating: 4/5.
National Rail Strike Set to Disrupt Commuters Across the Country
Rail workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a 72-hour strike action beginning Monday, threatening to strand hundreds of thousands of daily commuters across major city routes.
City Council Approves Largest Urban Green Space Plan in Decades
The city council voted 9-2 Tuesday night to approve a $340 million plan to add 450 acres of parks and urban forests across underserved neighbourhoods over the next decade.
Review: ‘Meridian Station’ Is Ambitious Science Fiction That Mostly Lands
A cerebral, slow-burning science fiction film about isolation, communication, and the limits of language that rewards patience even when it tests it. Rating: 3.5/5.
Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Technology
Engineers at a university research consortium have demonstrated a solid-state battery cell that retains over 90 percent of its capacity after 1,500 charge cycles, a milestone that could accelerate the commercial viability of next-generation electric vehicles.
Recipe: Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Pomegranate, and Herbs
A whole roasted cauliflower, basted with spiced olive oil and cooked until golden all over, then dressed with tahini sauce and scattered with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs. A centrepiece dish that happens to take twenty minutes of hands-on time.
The New Wave of African Cinema Taking the World’s Festivals by Storm
From Nigeria to Senegal to Kenya, a generation of filmmakers is producing work of extraordinary range and ambition — and the world’s major festivals are taking notice. An overview of the directors and films to know.