Twenty-five years ago was a landmark time for cinema, with films that captured our collective hope and paranoia about the coming millennium.
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A Head-Spinning Debut
Breaking, the hip-hop dance style born in the Bronx five decades ago, is now an Olympic sport.
The Best Conversations
Whether we’re participating in them or listening to them, the goal is to forget about the outcome and just connect.
You Ask, We Answer
We’re answering reader questions about this newsletter, and the news in general.
‘Twisters’ and the Appeal of the Sequel
When a sequel comes out, it can be an occasion to reaffirm why you love the original.
America’s Unstable Politics
A remarkable day for both Donald Trump and President Biden highlights our new era of political uncertainty.
The Myth of Migrant Crime
Republicans suggest that immigrants are especially likely to be criminals. The data shows the opposite.
Biden vs. His Party
The Democratic Party’s Biden dilemma is unresolved, even as the momentum against him slows.
J.D. Vance’s Chance
Why Donald Trump tapped Vance to be his successor.
The R.N.C. Begins
The latest on the assassination attempt and presidential campaign — plus, an explanation of why childbirth has gotten so expensive.