Apple Shot an Oscar Contender Starring Will Smith. That Was Before the Slap.
Apple has a Will Smith problem. Mr. Smith is the star of “Emancipation,” a film set during the Civil War era that Apple envisioned as a surefire Oscar contender when…
New Boosters Test Covid-Weary Nation. Shots Are Here. Do Americans Care?
It was vaccination time at Ethel Brown’s long-term care home in the Bronx. Again. Ms. Brown, 95, had already gotten four Covid shots, and while she was happy to submit…
Majority of Latino Voters Out of G.O.P.’s Reach, New Poll Shows
“I don’t consider myself a Democrat or Republican — I am on standby right now until the next election,” she said. In their effort to attract new voters, Republicans have…
Biden Warns Russia, Facing Losses, Against Using Unconventional Weapons
KYIV, Ukraine — Torture chambers in the basements of police precincts and school buildings. Witness testimony of abuse, humiliation and murder. Seven foreign medical students from Sri Lanka held captive…
Trump’s Former Accounting Firm Begins Turning Over Documents to Congress
WASHINGTON — Mazars USA, the longtime accounting firm for former President Donald J. Trump that cut ties with him and his family business this year, has begun turning over documents…
‘A Crisis Coming’: The Twin Threats to American Democracy
Most Republican politicians who have confronted Mr. Trump, on the other hand, have since lost their jobs or soon will. Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him…
These Tests Tell You Which Foods to Avoid. Do They Work?
Some tests claim to determine your sensitivity to hundreds of foods and ingredients by measuring the “bioresonance” of your hair, an unproven technique used in holistic or complementary medicine that…
The Downside of Smoothies (Published 2021)
[This article was originally published on May 13, 2016.] Q: Do I absorb more sugar and calories when I drink fruits and vegetables in a smoothie as opposed to just…
Can Protein Powders Help Aging Muscles?
Q: Should older adults use whey protein powder or other supplements to help maintain muscle mass with aging? Protein is a particularly important macronutrient for older adults. Studies show that,…
Is Gluten-Free Bread Healthier Than Regular Bread?
At my grocery store, the bread selection stretches across an entire aisle. And among those amber waves of bread loaves, bagels and buns are a few gluten-free options, which can…