In Season 2 of Beef, Isaac plays Josh, a country club manager whose life is unravelling. He got into character by imagining how Victor Frankenstein would feel trapped inside Josh’s “small life.”
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Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths
“Men can’t see the mess.” “Women are better at chores.” These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
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As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points
The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.
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A young mom turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet in ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
This TV adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel is a wild ride from start to finish. Its all-star cast includes Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Nicole Kidman.
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The hidden power keeping wages low
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it’s everywhere, and a new book argues it’s key to understanding today’s inequality.
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The dissenting musical life of John Luther Adams
The Pulitzer-winning composer, whose unconventional music reflects the rugged landscapes he lives in, talks about his relationship to nature and his new piece Horizon.
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She raised concerns about her company’s contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products.
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The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
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3 things to know about Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh’s confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control.
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Trump administration’s rollback of regulations frustrates some in MAHA movement
A major concern for the Make America Healthy Again movement is the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins, but the coalition is growing increasingly frustrated by the Trump administration’s actions.
