She Wrote the History of ‘Jeopardy!’ Then She Changed It.
- Data Covid-19 USA — The reporting of Claire McNear, a journalist who had written a book on the game show, helped end Mike Richards’s hopes of succeeding Alex Trebek as its host.
How Did Larry Elder Become a Front-Runner in California’s Governor Race?
- Data Covid-19 USA — Mr. Elder, a conservative radio host who paints himself as the native son of a simpler and safer California, has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Caught in the Crossfire Over Covid’s Origins
Alina Chan suggested last year that the coronavirus was “pre-adapted” to humans. Critical reaction was swift and harsh.
Cuomo Blames ‘Political Pressure and Media Frenzy’ in Farewell Speech
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who will be succeeded by Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, cast his resignation as the forced outcome of a “political and media stampede.”
Curtis Sliwa Has 16 Cats and Is Running a Long-Shot Campaign for Mayor
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, wants New Yorkers to take him seriously as a mayoral candidate against Eric Adams.
A Dollar Per Doughnut Per Day: One Man’s Vaccination Quest
Fueled by free doughnuts, Joe Caramagna is on a mission to encourage vaccinations, raise money for charity and satisfy his sweet tooth all at the same time.
Dutch-Turkish Novelist Depicts Her Journey to Secularism With No Inhibitions
Lale Gul’s autobiographical and sexually frank tale of a woman breaking with her conservative Muslim culture, and her strict parents, is a best seller in the Netherlands. “I’m done hiding,” she says.
A Shape-Shifting Woman Plays All the Parts
Across three cities on bus shelters and a giant billboard, Martine Gutierrez, the artist, performer and provocateur, asks what it means to be a woman in these times.
Now Going Viral: Meeting Online Friends in Real Life
Marissa Meizz became a TikTok meme after her friends excluded her from a birthday party. She decided to do something about it.
How a Babka Baron Spends His Sundays
Josh Russ Tupper checks in on the family business, Russ & Daughters. Then, it’s time for drinks and games with friends.
Fragrance Maker Dares to Sniff ‘What Life Really Smells Like’
Crafting scents that demand a brave nose, and leading smelling tours through a landscape in Catalonia painted by Dalí, an evangelist of odor urges people to catch a whiff of the “sublime.”
Category Breaker
- Waukesha residents will ‘Unite with a Blue Light’ on…
The city of Waukesha is asking residents to light a blue light outside of their homes and share a moment of silence at 4:39 p.m. CT on Sunday, exactly one week after the Christmas parade attack that left six people dead and dozens more injured.