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Which Translation of the Odyssey Should You Read?

Three translators, one shipwrecked hero — A.O. Scott says the version of Homer's Odyssey you pick can completely change the experience. Which journey are you taking?

Netflix’s Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea – The Costa Concordia Disaster [What Was That?!]

Netflix's new documentary revisits the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster, and it turns out the headlines I remembered didn't even scratch the surface.

The Housewife by Natalie Barelli [Book Review]

A perfect Beverly Hills marriage, a dead first wife, and one very suspicious housewife. I thought I knew where The Housewife was going, but this twisty domestic thriller had other plans.

Where a James Beard Chef Actually Eats in DC (Hint: It’s Not His Own Restaurant)

Michael Rafidi has a Michelin star and a James Beard trophy. The three DC spots he actually recommends: a wood-fired hearth, a family bakery, and breakfast tacos that would make Texas nervous.

Can an Ice Pack on Your Wrists Really Calm You Down?

An ice pack on your wrist calms your brain?! Sounds like another useless wellness myth pushed by desperate influencers. Annoyingly, there may actually be something to it.

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Happy Birthday Mister Rogers!

Happy Birthday Mister Rogers!

Raise your hand if Mister Rogers is one of your heroes too! Let’s celebrate this great man on his birthday!