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Meet David Corenswet, the New Superman

Corenswet prepares to leave his relative anonymity behind as he steps into the red boots of the most popular superhero of all time.

From Acid House to Ancient Rites: Jeremy Deller’s Enormous, Collaborative, Unsellable Art

As his most ambitious project comes together, the artist plans to unleash a bacchanalian festival that will be his most daring public artwork yet.

When Clark Gable Got George Cukor Fired From ‘Gone With the Wind’

The creator and host of the podcast ‘You Must Remember’ This unpacks Cukor’s complicated path through Hollywood’s golden age.

Meet Pennsylvania’s Apple-Snatching ‘Little Bigfoot’

The Albatwitch will steal your fruit, then scurry back into the trees.

Snooze Better and Longer With Our Favorite Sleep Trackers

Experts and editors agree: These wearables were made for catching more z’s.

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8 of History’s Greatest Charlatans

One scam was convincing enough to fool George Washington.

The Simple Dutch Cure for Stress

“Uitwaaien” is a popular activity around Amsterdam.

9 Fragrant Flowers to Plant in Spring for a Beautiful, Sweet-Smelling Garden

Fragrant flowers can add sweet, beautiful scents to any garden—and they’re beautiful too. Here, we asked gardening experts to recommend a few of their favorites for spring planting.

The Simple Skincare Routine All Men Should Do, According to a Hollywood Stylist

Three quick but crucial steps to healthier skin.

The Ghosts of Trade Wars Past

The 1890 McKinley Tariff imposed levies of roughly 50% on almost all imports.

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John Oliver Faces Defamation Lawsuit From US Healthcare Executive

Dr Brian Morley claims Last Week Tonight host and show took his words out of context in a 2024 episode on Medicaid.

Jason Statham Is the Last of the Strong, Silent Types

In ‘A Working Man,’ he plays a humble one-man-army — and we’ll miss his kind when they’re gone.

Amber Ruffin Explains the Lesson She Learned When She Was Disinvited From WHCA Dinner

Comic Amber Ruffin, who just lost the White House Correspondents’ Assn. dinner gig, popped up on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ to talk about it — indirectly

Conscripted Into The Emperor’s Private Orchestra

What does a crew of talented musicians do when forced to serve at the pleasure of a notoriously cruel dictator? They play like their lives depend on it.

Here’s Why Family Traditions Are So Important, According To Experts

They can create connection, stability, and help foster a sense of self.

The Frankfurt Kitchen Changed How We Cook—and Live

You might not have heard of the Frankfurt Kitchen, but if you have neatly organized cabinets, an easy-to-clean tiled backsplash, and a colorful countertop, in a sense, you already cook in one.

Why AI Therapists Could Further Isolate Vulnerable Patients Instead of Easing Suffering

Does the growing popularity of AI therapy herald the rise of the chatbot and the demise of the talking cure?

How Farming Saved My Body Image

After giving up competitive running, cycling, and triathlon, I bought a farm in Tennessee. I didn’t know at the time how challenging—and life-affirming—growing my own food would be.

Expect Extra Questions, Take a Burner Phone: Immigration Lawyers Weigh in on Travel to the U.S.

Amid stories of travellers facing hurdles or even being detained at the U.S. border, some immigration lawyers say Canadians should expect extra questioning, have plenty of documents on hand and even carry a burner phone.

A New Proof Smooths Out the Math of Melting

A powerful mathematical technique is used to model melting ice and other phenomena. But it has long been imperiled by certain “nightmare scenarios.” A new proof has removed that obstacle.