Fear of the virus is causing some to rethink their holiday plans, while others say they will proceed, perhaps with more caution.
| United States › | United StatesAvg. on Dec. 19 | 14-day change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New cases | 133,012 | +21% | |
| New deaths | 1,296 | +9% | |
The promise was a war waged by drones and precision bombs. Documents show flawed intelligence, faulty targeting, civilian deaths — and scant accountability.
In 1968, the celebrated author arrived at Hamilton College to teach and work on his magnum opus, “Roots.” A former student recalls Haley’s class.
The mayor-elect of New York City wants his top officials to be emotionally intelligent, characterizing it as his “No. 1 criteria.”
The millennial will play an important role in helping shape a new legal framework for a nation that has been roiled by social upheaval.
Historians are confident they’ve found a time capsule beneath a former monument to Robert E. Lee. They are less confident about how to get it out.
Marking the luxury industry’s revival from pandemic lows, the Italian fashion brand is going public through a SPAC.
It’s suitable for all types of wine, so there’s no need for separate stemware specifically for red, white or sparkling.
The “best” cloth face mask is the one you’ll wear (and not fuss with). Here’s how to find a mask that fits, filters well and is reasonably comfortable.
It can mask the assorted yapping dogs, clanky radiators and late-night parties that can leave us anxious, seething and awake.
After considering more than 100 over the past three years, we’ve found 15 outstanding options through extensive research, personal experiences and taste tests.
I’m Wirecutter’s deputy editor, and I’m here to answer your questions about how to buy, use or maintain stuff.
A reader asks, on the topic of rude neighbors: “How do I stop people from dumping their food wrappers and dog-poop bags into my garbage bin?” →
