In new Times video, New York City vies for survival as it changes
The cultural survival of New York City is, of course, a pretty old story. As its history has become more diverse and complex, stories of resilience — in the face of risk and in…
Ford reportedly ends talks with Rivian for electric vehicle partnership
Earlier this week, it was reported that Ford and its new partnership with Rivian were considering spending $700 million to expand the program. That partnership, which follows through on Ford’s decision to sell its…
US Embassy in Manila says safety and security concerns have ‘subsided’ for travelers
This week the U.S. Embassy in Manila confirmed that there are “increasingly positive signs” that countries across Asia, including Russia, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and India are turning back to the U.S. after…
Amazon and Netflix both issued major new TV series announcements. Here’s what you need to know.
With the mighty “Game of Thrones” on a somewhat hiatus (at least in the near future), the rest of TV lands on increasingly eager viewers’ minds. Amazon and Netflix are in particular pursuit of…
Two things Britney Spears is not! Like her wig, and her Vicodin.
While the big boys of contemporary pop like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift have been busily wringing their hands over alleged threats from their exes, little Spears and her buddies are full of surprises….
East Asia Summit: China ‘won’t pursue hegemony’
Image copyright AFP Image caption Xi made his speech during the East Asia Summit in Vietnam China’s President Xi Jinping has said China won’t pursue hegemony or bullying other countries, as it stepped up…
Abandoned North Korean hotel abandoned by grandiose grandad
Almost all the rooms had been converted into military bunkers, complete with camphor smoke and 30ft-high ceilings and walls North Korea is one of the most closed societies in the world. Buildings built for…
A parade of the best Thanksgiving recipes you can cook
When I heard back in 2016 that Turkey Day actually commemorated a massacre of Native Americans, and I started getting hot under the collar about the feast of the food that American Indians considered…
South Korea discrimination: victims leave burning questions unanswered
Following the elimination of the department’s chief, 54 women who worked with John Thune tell their stories from behind the scenes When US senators approved the nominee to be their next ambassador to South…
Climbing out of a hole is never easy. Florida’s 'Groveland Four' get an unexpected break 70 years later
CNN EXCLUSIVE: Florida's 'Groveland Four' exonerated more than 70 years after being accused of raping White girl CNN Exclusive: Florida's 'Groveland Four' exonerated more than 70 years after being accused of raping White girl…