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‘Oh, Mary!,’ a Surprise Downtown Hit, Will Play Broadway This Summer

Cole Escola’s madcap comedy about the former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln will begin performances in June.

Helen Vendler, ‘Colossus’ of Poetry Criticism, Dies at 90

In the poetry marketplace, her praise had reputation-making power, while her disapproval could be withering.

What’s the Best Way to Salt Scrambled Eggs?

Paying close attention to timing can help you avoid watery eggs. Kenji López-Alt explains why.

Every Tech Tool in the Classroom Should Be Ruthlessly Evaluated

Educational technology in schools is sometimes described as a wicked problem — a term coined by a design and planning…

How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?

Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk,…

How a Virtual Assistant Taught Me to Appreciate Busywork

I recently downloaded a virtual assistant that promised to ease the burdens of modern parenthood. The app is called Yohana,…

What Directors Love About Nicole Kidman

As the actress receives a life achievement award from the American Film Institute this week, five filmmakers discuss what makes…

‘Orlando’ Review: A Virginia Woolf Fantasy That Plays With Gender

In this revival of Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the Woolf novel, now starring Taylor Mac, the flashes of comedy can’t…

Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought

A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found.

The Supreme Court Has Already Botched the Trump Immunity Case

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear oral arguments in Donald Trump’s immunity-appeal case on Thursday may appear to advance the…

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