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First LookAn EU court unblocked soccer’s “Super League.” Can it still happen?European soccer officials illegally blocked the creation of a breakaway "Super League," ruled the EU's top court on Thursday. The proposal failed in April 2021, after intense backlash from fans, governments, and existing leagues.
From ‘Wonka’ to war: The 10 best films of 2023Our critic’s Top 10 list for 2023 features contenders outside typical studio fare – ones that offer new perspectives on war and fabulous finds for foodies.
Cover StoryMeet the post-Evangelical Christians. They’re just getting started.Since the pandemic, the new Post-Evangelical Collective has established hubs in 14 major cities, with about 50 congregations. They seek to chart a path of faith divorced from right-wing politics.
What makes a show about everyday Texans must-see TV?Texas is changing, and so is one of its beloved institutions, “Texas Country Reporter.” How is a show that has captured the heart of the state evolving?
His hands are famous. So are his printing skills.Much is made of the creative possibilities that artificial intelligence will unlock. But in Maine, one man uses centuries-old technology to satisfy modern sensibilities.
In Pictures: Nunavut villagers find home in a stark landLife in the Canadian Arctic is hard. Our reporting team found that it is made easier by the spirit of community embraced by Indigenous villagers.
Photography as an act of trust
Finding the humanity in a war zone
Hallelujah! My Christmas chorus memoir (an animation).I’ve sung Handel’s “Messiah” since I was 4 years old. Much has changed – including my voice – but the exuberance and joy remain.
‘One of the best jobs in the world’
‘Small stories’ add up to big impact
First LookA mouse in every house? Mickey enters public domain in 2024.Mickey Mouse – specifically the version introduced in 1928’s “Steamboat Willie” – is one of several works entering the public domain next year. Disney will retain the copyright to modern versions of the mouse.
The Candy Man can: ‘Wonka’ is scrumpdiddlyumptiousThe cheery prequel “Wonka” imagines the origin story of Roald Dahl’s chocolatier while celebrating “the knockabout joys of unfettered high spirits,” our critic says.
In the chaotic crush of travel, an oasis of calmI was dreading my layover in a loud, crowded airport. It turned out to be the highlight of my trip.
‘The Zone of Interest’ asks us to consider the unthinkableWhat lessons lie in a Nazi officer’s effort to create an idyllic family life? “The Zone of Interest” juxtaposes the Arcadian and the hellish in what the Monitor’s critic says is the most powerful film he’s seen this year.
‘American Fiction’ asks: What, in our society, should a Black writer be?Full of serious-minded humor, “American Fiction” uses satire to poke at both race and publishing in America. Will the film change the discourse on either one?
‘Godzilla Minus One’: How a 70-year-old monster stays evergreenSetting a new record for Japanese live-action films, “Godzilla Minus One” has become the highest-grossing foreign language film of 2023, with a global take of $52 million after two weeks.
The hands that shaped me: My grandma's loving touchWhenever I think of my grandmother's helping hands, I am filled with deep appreciation for the hard work and gentle gestures that defined her life.
First LookMassive deal puts Shohei Ohtani in orbit with other global phenomenonsBaseball star Shohei Ohtani signed a gargantuan 10 year, $700 million contract – the largest deal in sports history. Yet the Los Angeles Dodgers believe his international, inter-generational appeal will pay dividends.
First LookOates tried to sell his half of the business. Hall can’t go for that.Hall & Oates is in court. Daryl Hall is suing to stop John Oates from selling his stake of a shared business partnership. The ’80s pop-rock duo has accused each other of inflammatory statements and even betrayal.
