What Are Neti Pots and How Do They Work?
Nasal rinsing has been used for thousands of years to relieve sinus inflammation, congestion, allergy symptoms and more. Here’s what the evidence says.
How Many Close Friends Do You Need in Adulthood?
Social circles were shrinking even before the pandemic. Here’s what the science says about the number of close friendships we should have.
Grind Your Teeth? Your Night Guard May Not Be the Right Fix
Some experts say tooth-grinding is a behavior rather than a disorder, and the dentist’s chair isn’t the best place to address it.
Review: Seven Dancers Step Into the Rhythm of a Moroccan Night
The choreographer Fouad Boussouf presents his mystical “Näss” at the Joyce Theater as part of the Crossing the Line Festival.
The State of the Midterms
The midterm elections are less than three weeks away. We explain the state of the races for the House and Senate.
Why Republicans Are Winning Swing Voters
The G.O.P. is gaining an edge in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
The 2022 Midterms: Is Wisconsin the Future of America?
In Wisconsin, aggressive and methodical gerrymandering has allowed Republicans to cement their political power. Can Democrats ever make inroads?
Affordable Oysters and More Reader Requests
Looking for the best happy hour deals with quality food? We have recommendations.
A Shrinking Town at the Center of France’s Culture Wars
A plan to revitalize the town of Callac by bringing in skilled immigrants has divided it and made it an emblem of a nation’s anxiety over its identity and decline.
Times Square May Get One of the Few Spectacles It Lacks: A Casino
The battle to win a New York City casino license has heated up in Manhattan, with real estate and gambling giants offering competing proposals for Times Square and Hudson Yards.