Maureen Cleave, Pop Journalist and Beatles Confidante, Dies at 87
Ms. Cleave’s interview with John Lennon, in which he said the Beatles were “more popular than Jesus,” drew worldwide attention.
Jason Jules and The Making of Black Ivy Style
A new book examines how Black civil rights leaders, jazzmen, artists and writers rewrote the sartorial codes of a largely white elite.
Mon Laferte Wants to Give You Goose Bumps
The Chilean songwriter released two very different albums in 2021 and is nominated for four Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night.
Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated: Europe’s Covid Culture War
In pockets of Europe, vaccine resistance has become the long tail of the populist nationalist movements that shook up European politics for a decade.
A Green Light at the Window for Migrants
An unofficial network of local residents, activists and volunteer medics in Poland has been working to support those who have made it across from Belarus in freezing conditions.
QAnon Shaman Sentenced to 41 Months for Role in Capitol Riot
Jacob Chansley, who wore a horned helmet and a fur pelt as he stormed onto the Senate floor during the Capitol riot, had earlier pleaded guilty to a single felony count.
The DNA of Roma People Has Long Been Misused, Scientists Reveal
An op-ed in Nature calls for higher ethical standards in the usage and analysis of genetic information from the Romani, a marginalized group in Europe.
Rittenhouse Case Proves Establishment Wants to Bring Back Star Chamber Tyranny
The Star Chamber was an elitist operated “justice system” or tribunal originally designed so that the British aristocracy was assured a fair trial whenever they actually faced a criminal charge.
Catholic Bishops Avoid Confrontation With Biden Over Communion
In a vote, they endorsed new guidance on offering holy communion to public figures but did not overtly mention the president or other officials who support abortion rights.
What if Your Kids Never Let You Sleep Again?
You can’t control your children’s sleep. And you probably don’t have to.