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Hiking boots welcome: Why gourmet eateries thrive near national parksForget bagged lunch and s’mores. The culinary scene outside national parks has evolved in recent years, delighting taste buds and giving visitors another reason to make the trek.
‘The Holdovers’ offers a prep school Scrooge a shot at redemptionWhat makes people change? In “The Holdovers,” a teacher of ancient history faces his own past to find a way forward.
Escaping North Korea: ‘Beyond Utopia’ documents one path to freedomMost Westerners know little about North Korea or what it’s like to live in – or leave – the rigid country. “Beyond Utopia” shows the lengths defectors are willing to go to experience freedom.
Grizzlies and caribou and wolves, oh my! Savoring Denali’s delights.We jumped at the chance to visit Denali. We were rewarded with a soul-stirring experience.
First LookMaster 'Flower Moon' filmmaker Scorsese says he’s still learning“Killers of the Flower Moon,” which opens Friday in theaters, is the latest feature of Martin Scorsese’s ambitious filmmaking. His passion for cinema as an art form is stronger than ever. “Because there is no limit. The limit is in yourself,” he says.
‘Flower Moon’: A true tale of oil, Native rights, and murderMartin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an anti-Western Western with a grievous, true-crime story to tell.
In Maryland, just two farmers grow rice. Here’s why.Who are the people trying to change the way we think about food access? In Maryland, this farmer makes the case for locally grown rice.
First Look‘When I play drums, I feel proud’: How music inspires hope in HaitiIn Port-au-Prince, many children are finding joy in playing music. A program that serves 400 Haitian children keeps them safe indoors amid gang violence while providing a creative outlet. “Music transforms,” said a former student and now guitar instructor.
In a Word‘Slithy,’ ‘chortle,’ and other portmanteau wordsLewis Carroll is credited with memorable portmanteau words, including “slithy”: a combination of “slimy” and “lithe.”
‘The Book of Life’: How one artist creates healing out of tragedyAs her country tries to come to terms with genocide, one Rwandan artist wants to leave a legacy for the next generation that focuses on life rather than death.
Scenes from a marriage – at a breaking pointRiveting courtroom dramas offer more than legal machinations, argues Monitor film critic Peter Rainer. What makes “Anatomy of a Fall” a standout, he says, is its acting and insights into human nature.
Why a cartoon about Australian dogs is the best show on TV“Bluey” has won worldwide praise for dealing with adult issues with remarkable gentleness and honesty, showing the best of what children’s TV can do.
‘The thrill of discovery was gone.’ After strikes, will movies get creative?After past strikes, writers with original scripts found themselves in demand. Will there be a boom in creativity in Hollywood?
What to do with a beloved shirt in shreds?My favorite shirt was on its last legs, er, arms. But I wasn’t ready to shed it, tattered or not.
Adventures in pie: A celebration of fallThe recipe for a perfect fall day? Making, baking, and gifting pies with friends – misadventure and all.
My first trip abroad helped me appreciate homeIt’s easy to find majesty in new places. Our work is to find beauty in the ordinary.
Learning to stand – or ski – on my own two feetA lesson I learned on the lake as a child – determination – helped me ski through life’s hurdles.
How a half sand dollar taught me to be presentA trip to the beach with my children yielded a valuable lesson: when I relinquished perfection, I found presence.
First LookEnd of an era: Netflix to send out its last DVDs after 25 yearsNetflix revolutionized entertainment 25 years ago, but now it’s the end of the show for the once-iconic DVD-by-mail service. The service will shut down its five remaining distribution centers after they mail out final discs to subscribers who can keep them.
Why AI stories are more about humans than about machinesRepresentations of artificial intelligence in popular culture help push society to think more about technology’s role – and which human values it reflects.
