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Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.
New ‘DWTS’ pro shocks fans by announcing relationship with fellow ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ contestant
Babe, wake up: a new ‘DWTS’ super-couple just dropped. New pro Adele Zaikman and her ‘The Next Pro’ spinoff competitor, Allen Genkin, have confirmed all the rumors of their romance.
Wynonna Judd confirms she and sister Ashley Judd are on the outs
Country star Wynonna Judd has revealed, ahead of her new album release, that she and sister Ashley Judd are currently taking a break from their relationship.
Vivo’s X Fold 6 accidentally feels like a throwback
The tall, square-ish foldable is now launching internationally, after releasing in China this summer.
Jeff Probst says ‘Survivor 51’ player trying to vote himself out ‘makes no sense’
Jeff Probst weighs in on ‘Survivor 51’ player trying to vote himself out: ‘What was he thinking?’
‘Survivor 51’ recap: A historic moment leads to an epic blunder
A historic moment on ‘Survivor 51’ leads to an epic blunder as one player attempts for showy valor, but ends up with unintentional comedy instead. Read EW’s recap.
Kirk Cousins has seven consecutive victories as a starter
Kirk Cousins is still a bridge quarterback for the Raiders, holding down the starting job until No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza is ready.
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Mad about Science: The Voynich Manuscript » Sandpoint Reader
By Brenden BobbyReader Staff Pumpkin spice, cobwebs and pumpkins can mean only one thing: spooky season is upon us! To celebrate the season, we are going to look at one of the most elaborate...
Spend a Halloween-inspired evening at The Huntington exploring ‘Strange Science'
Tickets are going on sale, and the nighttime celebrations always, always sell out.
Pete Davidson details his daily drug use before checking into rehab: ‘It got scary because I didn’t feel high’
Pete Davidson says he was doing acid, whippets, and ketamine while eating pills ‘every day’ at the height of his addiction, before checking into rehab after an emotional confrontation with his mother.
Pregnant 'DWTS' pro Witney Carson shuts down elimination gossip
'DWTS' pro Witney Carson took to social media following Week 3 of Season 35 to address rumors that she wished to be voted off alongside celebrity partner Guillermo Rodriguez because of her pregnancy.
There's a debate over debates in Mass. politics this election season
In 2026, debates are becoming a point of contention. Republican challengers are chastising Democratic incumbents for not debating enough, or at all.
Evans rips Dems for blocking data center bill foes say ‘has no teeth’
Rep. Gabe Evans blasted Senate Democrats after they blocked his Ratepayer Protection Act, setting off a dispute with Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper over data centers and electricity costs.
Mamdani's business czar targets 'justice' instead
EDC head Anthony Shorris, entrusted with the indispensable, herculean task of promoting citywide business growth, sounds like he’s swallowed Zohran Mandani’s socialistic Kool-Aid.
The 25 best scary movies for streaming and screaming
It’s okay to leave the lights on. ‘Carnival of Souls,’ ‘Night of the Living Dead,’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ may be decades old, but they still deliver the scares. See EW’s picks for the best scary movies streaming now.
Looking at the Ugly Side of the Paramount-Skydance Merger...And How I’d Fix It
A Message from Our Sponsor Certified Fresh with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, FX’s Adults is an ensemble comedy series about a group of twenty-somethings in New York leaning on each other to navigate love, work, friendship and family. Don’t sleep on “The Sitcom of the Moment” - Awards Buzz All Episodes now streaming on Hulu on Disney+. Watch The Teaser Trailer... (Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industr(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Before we dive in, I wanted to congratulate Broadcast Now for being the first to report that Netflix’s How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has been cancelled. (I saw this in a write-up by Kasey Moore of Whats-On-Netflix.) More importantly, I wanted to note that, as of yesterday, none of the other trades had reported the news yet. I have half a guess that eventually one of them will report this. Anyways, it’s time to take a break from my deluge of streaming ratings reports to continue my analysis of the Paramount Skydance Warner Bros. Discovery (PSWbD) saga. As I noted last week, a lot of times when folks use the (sometimes cliched) “the good, the bad and the ugly” framing for an article, “the ugly” section is just more bad. Or very, very bad. In this case, yeah, I do think it’s ugly. In more than one way. Unfortunately, we’re only going to have time to tackle one of those ways today: the ugly pile of debt to finance this deal. (In a future article, I may cover the entire process for how it went down, which was very, very ugly.) Last issue, I explained why I liked this deal in a vacuum. Unfortunately, “vacuums” don’t exist outside of space. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - The Ugliness of the Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger More than one person sent me a note speculating that the big problem with Paramount Skydance buying Warner Bros. Discovery is the “Warner Bros.” portion of the deal. In fact, that’s a take I read a lot about Warner Bros., ever since they caught Netflix’s, and then Paramount-Skydance’s, eye. In short, multiple companies (Time, AOL, AT&T, Discovery) have bought and then regretted buying Warner Bros. Since it’s nearing Halloween, you could almost say it’s like the folks think WB is cursed! It’s a haunted studio—like the town of Derry in movie studio form—and whoever takes possession of it will fall into misery! Yet...I just don’t like that story, because it doesn’t explain the “why” behind why those deals fell through. Especially when Warner Bros. has continued to succeed as a TV and film studio in the intervening two decades. Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter? Game of Thrones? Everything HBO? Considering it never fully owned a broadcast TV channel, this media company has done pretty well. So what went wrong? Well, in recent years, companies bought Warner Bros. instead of the other, smarter option. Explaining POCD (And Applying It to Mergers & Acquisitions) As I explained last issue, one of my favorite frameworks is the POCD tool for evaluating venture capital investments: People Opportunity Context Deal The bar to invest as a VC is high. (Or I might say “was” since cheap interest rates made life easier last decade.) You review a thousand prospectuses, get pitched by a hundred, and invest in the ten best, with the hopes that one of those ten would pay for the rest. That means every element of a deal needed to pay off: you needed the right people running the companies, who could capitalize on the right opportunity, in the context of an industry that was ripe for disruption. If you could then not overpay, you could make some money in a smart deal. The analogy isn’t perfect here, but close enough. For a merger or acquisition to work, you need the combined company (which is the opportunity) to make more than the price you need to pay (which is the deal). Note: the people and context still matter, but with M&A, it’s a little more straightforward: does the opportunity exceed the cost? And usually with Warner Bros., it hasn’t. If you want to find out the single biggest mistake made by the Warner Bros. suitors over the last few years (and my simple fix) become a paid subscriber. I’ll also touch on who I think Paramount-Skydance could (shockingly) consider buying next, TBD, and more. Sign up here.
Ella Langley paused concert to address online bullies
Ella Langley's rapid rise hasn't come without its drawbacks, and the country singer is getting candid about the dark side of life in the spotlight.
Business owners and residents ready for major Capitol Drive construction project to end
A four-mile stretch of Capitol Drive in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties is in its final weeks of a resurfacing project that has frustrated drivers and businesses since March.
Google Antigravity Googlebook app hits the Play Store
Ahead of the Googlebook launch, Google Antigravity is now available in the Play Store. Antigravity is Google’s agent-first...
Chris Brown dog attack case: Court grants new trial over $13M payment
A Los Angeles judge sides with Chris Brown, granting the singer and his team's motion for a new trial on the nearly $13 million owed to the housekeeper injured in a vicious dog attack.
Detroit Legacy Business Project helps longtime businesses, round 4 deadline approaching
Detroit is offering financial support to some of its most recognizable longtime businesses through the Detroit Legacy Business Project, a grant program designed to help establishments that have served the community for 30 or more years.
Google Home update rolling out with better ‘Find My Phone’ voice commands, smart home improvements
A new Google Home update has arrived with various improvements including better support for the “Find My Phone” voice command...
Trump cuts to climate science leave us all vulnerable
The Island always feels vulnerable when extreme weather conditions like last weekend’s early-season nor’easter start heading our way. This time was no different, especially as forecasts became more and more dramatic and television meteorologists breathlessly updated viewers from windblown shorelines, reciting scripts filled with dire warnings about heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding. The […]
Sean Combs' release pushed up, as report details pampered lifestyle
An earlier release date for Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been set, once again, just as an NBC News report claims the disgraced rapper and producer is living a pampered lifestyle in federal prison.
Tennis star Emma Navarro reveals harrowing yearslong health battle — and how she 'gained my life back'
As the tennis calendar is in its final few months, Emma Navarro is speaking out about her health and revealing to all what the last three years have looked like for her.
Mario Lopez reacts to Tiffani Thiessen saying ‘Saved by the Bell’ cast’s residuals are ‘negative’ now
Mario Lopez empathized with his ‘Saved by the Bell’ costar Tiffani Thiessen, who said her residuals from the teen sitcom were ‘negative’ at this point.
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect' college sports could also save U.S. Olympic team
Exhibit A: Of the 257 U.S. athletes who won medals at the Paris Olympics two years ago, 184 had roots in an NCAA program.
Where Michigan is spending $173M to transform rural health
Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems.
New in Home Entertainment: "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" & "Family"
Screen Chatter Film Critic reviews the game show "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" and "Family", a horror/ thriller.
Stripe agrees to buy small-business lender Parafin
Parafin powers financing programs for Amazon and Walmart.
Surprise Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams appearance supports ‘Heated Rivalry’-inspired charity
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams make a surprise appearance to support a ‘Heated Rivalry’-inspired charity.
46 businesses accused of selling illegal THC products in Montgomery County
More than 40 businesses across Montgomery County have been charged in connection with the sale of illegal THC products, according to prosecutors.
MTV VMAs producer clarifies remark about ‘external’ influence leading to Taylor Swift’s new award
MTV VMAs producer clarified a colleague’s remark about ‘external’ influence leading to Taylor Swift’s new award, which she accepted Sunday, before the debut of her ‘Patient Zero’ music video.
CDC's Latest Youth Behavior Report Offers a Narrower Look at Teen Health
The new report leaves out national findings on substance use, sexual behavior, violence, and disparities.
iOS 27.2 adds new Messages feature that’s already a favorite
iOS 27.2 is coming soon with several new features for iPhone users, including a Messages addition: Suggestions.
Midtwon Costco to close Thursday, reopen as business center in spring 2027
Costco Wholesale in Midtwon Kansas City, Missouri, is set to close Thursday. The reatiler aims to reopen the store as a Costco Business Center in spring 2027.
Ashley Tisdale tried to divorce her husband ‘so many times’ after having first baby
Ashley Tisdale opened up about having postpartum depression on her husband Christopher French’s podcast ‘Recovering.’
Google Store Referral Program back for Pixel 11: 10% off phones, $50 Store credit
Following the Pixel 11 launch last month, the Pixel Referral Program is now back and refreshed on the Google Store.
The AI Tamagotchis are coming
Personal AI hardware has mostly crashed and burned. OpenAI and Meta are counting on two selling points: it’s useful, and it’s cute.
Reintroducing ‘By The Horns,’ a Column for the Local Government Nerd in You
INDY’s Justin Laidlaw is here to help readers get a grip on politics and civic life in Durham.
Florence Pugh feels ‘rage’ over Cornell sexual assault scandal: ‘Fear of it lives in our bodies’
Florence Pugh addressed Instagram censoring her post about sexual assault amid the ‘Cornell 7’ scandal: ‘The fear of it lives in our bodies,’ the ‘East of Eden’ actress said.
Qalo's Screenless Health Tracker Has a Smart Ring Companion, Too
Qalo's new subscription-free fitness SL-1 Smart Band works on its own as a Whoop competitor but is even better when paired with the company's smart ring.
Las Vegas resort bosses dodge presidential politics when asked about falling visitor numbers
The CEOs of Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts did not mention President Donald Trump or his tariffs Tuesday at the Global Gaming Expo at the Venetian Expo as they discussed the causes of declining visitation to Las Vegas …
‘Big Brother’ host Julie Chen Moonves says she was a ‘jerk’ rooting against Rick Devens
Julie Chen Moonves says she was a ‘jerk’ for being ‘pissed off’ about Rick Devens on ‘Big Brother’: ‘I was letting my own foolish ego get in the way.’
Paws and Stripes works support veterans mental health
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, although the month is almost over, Paws and Stripes has made it their mission to support veterans and their mental h…
Jan Ravnik reacts to not being nominated for Sexiest ‘DWTS’ Pro: ‘Guys, are we blind?’
Jan Ravnik reacted to not being nominated for the Sexiest ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro poll, which was announced during week 3.
Chad Lowe announces death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona
The family of 'Life Goes On' star Chad Lowe announces the death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona. 'She was the light of our lives,' the family wrote and included information for a mental health lifeline.
Aurora ordinance targets concentration of high-risk businesses in lower-income neighborhoods
The Socioeconomic Impact — or SEI — permit will require new high-risk businesses, such as pawn shops and liquor stores, to open at least 2,000 feet away from a similar existing business.
‘Xbox is not for sale’ says Microsoft’s gaming chief
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is taking a ‘long-term view’ of Microsoft’s gaming division.
Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 adding two new features soon
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have arrived, and later this year they’ll get even more powerful with two new features.
I took my first trip without my kids in 13 years
I joined my best friend on a trip to St. Croix. This was the first time I've stepped away from motherhood in 13 years. It was just what I needed.
Google details Gems to skills migration, including free access
As we spotted over the weekend, Gemini is replacing Gems with skills, and Google today fully detailed the migration.
‘DWTS’ pro Alan Bersten addresses rumors of tension with Giada De Laurentiis
Alan Bersten denied rumors of tension between himself and Giada De Laurentiis, following their ‘Dancing With the Stars’ elimination.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds
The findings signal an apparent disconnect between the Trump administration’s MAHA-branded policy priorities and rural America’s perception of their reach and effectiveness.
$300 bats, bleacher gossip and 'the drip': 4 baseball moms reality-check 'Team Moms: Baseball'
We asked four baseball moms to watch Kim Kardashian's "Team Moms: Baseball." The sideline drama felt familiar. The moms toting Chanel bags and boys wearing Balenciaga sandals? Not so much.
Pasha Pashkov gives update after that ‘DWTS’ injury that left Amber Glenn in tears
‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro Pasha Pashkov gives an update after that brutal injury he sustained while rehearsing the foxtrot with Amber Glenn for Yacht Rock Night.
Windows 11 26H2 update has known issues. You might want to wait
Windows 11 26H2 has three known issues carried over from earlier versions. Here's why you might want to wait to update.
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn unpack the band’s ‘bold’ doc ‘Unshatter’
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn tell Entertainment Weekly about the process of creating their new documentary ‘Unshatter,’ which details the band’s reunion after Chester Bennington’s death.
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa put ‘final touches’ on ‘DWTS’ routine at last minute, after rib injury
Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa explained how they put ‘final touches’ on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ routine at the last minute, following the actress’ rib injury, as shown in the ‘DWTS’ rehearsals.
Iowa Football: Numbers To Know Ahead Of Ohio State
This will be just Ohio State's third trip to Kinnick Stadium since 2010.
Banijay Entertainment Greenlights 'Uma Mulher no Escuro' For Globoplay
Banijay Entertainment greenlights adaptation of Raphael Montes's 'Uma Mulher no Escuro' for Globoplay, led by scripted label A Fábrica
Health Foundation of South Florida Awards $300,000 to Bring Vision Care to Low-Income Schoolchildren in Miami-Dade and Broward
Grant will support mobile optometric clinics delivering free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses through Miami Lighthouse for the Blind’s Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program Sept. 3, 2026 — The Health Foundation of South Florida has awarded a $300,000 grant over two years to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind to support its Florida Heiken Children’s Vision […]
‘GMA’ personality Will Reeve shares emotional update on health after cancer diagnosis
‘Good Morning America’ personality Will Reeve gave an emotional update on his health after revealing his testicular cancer diagnosis: ‘I worried about being a burden,’ he explained on ‘GMA.’
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with iPhones, but not Android Find Hub
Samsung has announced its Galaxy SmartTag 3 as a new AirTag rival with an updated design, longer battery life, and...
Salish Kootenai College business students raise scholarship funds for incoming freshmen
SKC business students are raising $10,000 for the Future Bison Scholarship to support incoming freshmen at Salish Kootenai College.
Romanian lawmakers reject a new center-right Cabinet as political crisis deepens
Romanian lawmakers have rejected a new center-right Cabinet proposed by Siegfried Muresan, deepening the country's political crisis
Phil Keoghan teases something special for ‘The Amazing Race’ season 40
‘The Amazing Race’ host Phil Keoghan is teasing something special for season 40. Could a celebrity edition be in the works?
Jean Arnault, Russell Wilson, and Gordon Ramsey Headline Expanded F1 Business Summit
The F1 Business Summit, announced to be returning to the Las Vegas Strip just over two months ago, finally has a keynote and a full list of panelists to round o
‘DWTS’ cast reacts to Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s shocking elimination
The ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast shared their feelings about Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart’s surprising elimination while speaking with EW after Tuesday’s live show: ‘Wanna see her do a freestyle.’
Sylvester Stallone saw Francis Ford Coppola break down crying after failed movie screening years before ‘The Godfather’
Sylvester Stallone writes in his new book, ‘The Steps,’ about his encounter with Francis Ford Coppola just before ‘The Godfather.’
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Santa in Prime Video's 'The Man with the Bag' teaser trailer, coming this Christmas
Schwarzenegger stars alongside Alan Ritchson in this holiday heist movie premiering on Prime Video December 2.
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
Will you be upgrading your streaming stick?
Alexa+ is making Fire TV smarter, from your TV to your phone
New software updates introduce smarter search that understands more complex questions, a dedicated Alexa+ hub, and an upgraded Fire TV mobile app.
The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time
This time Sonos got it right.
CA Alumnus, NASA Engineer Returns for Science Night
Columbia Academy alumnus Dr. Phillip Allen is returning to campus on Tuesday, Oct. 13 as guest speaker for CA’s Science Night – and the community is invited to attend. NASA and space travel enthusiasts can attend to learn more about the recent Artemis II launch and trip around the moon. Dr. Allen served as the
9 celebrity couples who called off their weddings
From Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck to Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney, these couples got engaged and called it quits faster than you can say “I do.”
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series goes official from $1,199 with Photoshop pre-installed
Samsung is today officially launching its new Galaxy Tab S12 series with the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra delivering...
Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones
Previous SmartTags didn’t even work with other Android phones.
LA County Public Health fell short in response to Chiquita Canyon landfill issues, audit says
An underground reaction at the Chiquita Canyon landfill has produced chemicals and bad odors for years.
House Speaker Johnson stumping for CA GOP congressional candidates
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit California on Wednesday to stump and fundraise for Republican candidates in a state that could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives during President Trump's final two years in office.
Montana's ballot measure on political spending, explained
Frustration over outside groups' political spending, and the mailers and TV ads that go along with it, is what the supporters of Initiative 194 say they’re responding to.
High gas prices have voters switching parties and voting for the first time
Gas prices are reshaping voter attitudes in a longtime Republican Georgia county, with some backing Democrats while others remain firmly loyal to Trump.
GBH Daily: When everyone agreed on healthcare
New from the Big Dig team.
Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th
Apple has a trio of new devices on the way for Siri AI
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?
In Praise of the St Louis Cardinals 2026 Season
Well it’s finally over and on the books for 2026. While the season didn’t end on a very good note, let’s instead talk about what went right. After stripping the roster down to the bolts, old school projections systems and Vegas odds had the Cardinals as one of the worst teams in baseball. Many fans […]
Deborah Sathe to lead new drama indie, CliffEdge Entertainment
BBC Studios is launching a new scripted production label, CliffEdge Entertainment.
Veteran white politician threatens ANC's grip on Johannesburg
Helen Zille, a 75-year-old white politician nicknamed "gogo", meaning grandmother, is running for mayor of Johannesburg in a high-stakes November race that analysts say could reshape South Africa's politics. Nina Liu has more.
Debt service and the Pentagon. Private equity and the politics of the US housing market. The return of black lung disease & the Franco-Prussian War in color.
Thank you for opening your Chartbook email. RALPH BALSON. 1890—1964. Oil and enamel, signed. Source: Gavekal This going to hurt - the two 7s in the US: diesel and mortgage rates Source: Gavekal In the US housing market, costs are soaring and the role of corporate, private equity-backed buyers is high on the mid-term election agenda. HEY READERS, THANK YOU for opening the Chartbook email. I hope it brightens your day. I enjoy putting out the newsletter, but tbh, what keeps this flow going is the generosity of those readers who clicked the subscription button. If you are persuaded to click, please consider the annual subscription of $60. It is both better value for you and a much better deal for me, as it involves only one credit card charge. Why feed the payments companies if we don’t have to. Subscribe It is striking how, since 2020, big banks have dropped out of the political spotlight in the US. For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Rates of the lung disease pneumoconiosis among working US coal miners have risen to levels not seen in nearly 40 years Source: Bloomberg Chinese Clean Technology Exports For contributing subscribers only. Subscribe Ralph Balson (1939) Portrait of Grace Crowley Cole, G. O. & Haseman, S. M., (2023) “‘The Substance of Paint’: Class and Materiality in the Work of Ralph Balson”, Open Library of Humanities 9(2). Ralph Balson (1890–1964) was an English plumber and house painter who emigrated to Australia in 1913 and subsequently became a key member of Sydney’s artistic avant-garde. He is credited with having the first solo exhibition of purely abstract painting in Australia in 1941. Despite his role in developing Australian non-objective painting, Balson remained principally a house painter, working on his art practice at weekends. In 1955 he retired on a state pension and became a full-time artist. Balson’s artistic education and methods were critically shaped by his working-class background. He did not travel abroad until 1960 and was an avid auto-didact. His materials, palette, techniques and compositional strategies were likewise informed by his trade. Balson’s profession as a painter-decorator made him conspicuous within the predominantly middle-class Sydney art scene, though his painting partner Grace Crowley considered it an advantage in their pursuit of constructive painting. This paper explores the impact of Balson’s trade on his trajectory towards pure abstraction. While his art was at odds with the predominantly figurative mode of class-conscious art in Australian Modernism, we argue that it is embedded in the experience of class through its creative adaptation of labour into aesthetics. Source: OLH Svetlana Alexievich, The Art of Oral History No. 1 Paris Review Issue 257, Fall 2026 Interviewed by Elena Kostyuchenko INTERVIEWER How were you able to go to Chernobyl? Did you need special papers? ALEXIEVICH It was a time of chaos. They let me right into the zone. … More than anything, there was confusion. Adamovich [Ales Adamovich, the Soviet Belarusian writer], I remember, persuaded Gorbachev to send in the scientists, who showed up without even bringing their shaving kits. They were told that there had been an explosion at a nuclear power plant, but for some reason they thought that they’d be there for only a day or two. The first time I went was several months later, and people kept telling me about things they didn’t understand—how the fishermen couldn’t find worms, because they’d burrowed deep into the earth, how the milk wouldn’t curdle at the cheese factories. The honeybees wouldn’t come out of their hives. The evacuations started, I think, in the first month. The old women hid, they wouldn’t leave. I mentioned radiation to one of them and she said, “I’ve seen that radiation, all right! It’s yellow with green in it. I saw puddles of it in my garden, and I told the other women, and we ran and looked, and she had it in her garden, and the other one, too!” God, it was wild, the way the mind made sense of it. There was a story going around about Gorbachev telling the scientists to show him the radiation. “We can’t, it’s invisible.” “But I want to see it!” I also ran into the soldiers who’d been flown in on helicopters from Afghanistan. I asked them, “What are you doing here with your machine guns?” They said, “We’re collecting the radiation, that’s what.” So you had some of them running around with their guns, others out in the village washing off firewood or burying soil in the soil. These were the kinds of things that exploded our worldview. They made you realize that culture was just a chest filled with old manuscripts. There were no books in there that could help me. Our philosophers turned out to be useless when faced with the unprecedented. Derrida, Baudrillard—philosophy fell silent. What was happening? How would we live with it? That’s when I decided it simply needed to be witnessed. Which is what I did. INTERVIEWER I wanted to ask about how you talk to people. … ALEXIEVICH Yes, we sit and we talk—about what interests me and about life in general. About love, about everything in the world. That way, what comes out is three-dimensional. If you cut straight to the part you need, which is what journalists do, it won’t be interesting, and it won’t be the truth, either. Not the whole truth. INTERVIEWER Do people always open up when you ask questions, or can questions get in the way? ALEXIEVICH You have to ask questions, of course. Your job is to scour away the banality and return people to their true selves, to make them face what they rarely tap into. With every new person, you have to find a new way to do it. When you ask an interesting question or you share what happened to you, you help people really think about what they’re saying and not just repeat whatever they’ve picked up from the newspaper. But not everybody is capable of it, not everyone wants to put themselves through that. Either the chemistry starts to kick in or it doesn’t. A person might be wonderful, but you can tell that the conversation just isn’t going to happen. You can try to push it, but it will be a product of your own intellect, rather than of that mysterious connection. Life doesn’t come from the mind. Some people I can call two years after our last conversation, and they’ll say, “Oh, Svetochka! I think of you all the time,” and we’ll start talking again. With others, that won’t happen. That doesn’t mean they’re not extraordinary people, just that you can’t connect with them. They might have some insight, but you don’t have the right antenna to pick up their signal. Source: The Paris Review Colorized Franco-Prussian war … the ruins of Strasbourg with a French photographer and his mobile dark room. Ralph Balson (1961) Matter Painting If you’ve scrolled this far, you know you want to click: Subscribe
Ohio State's defense searching for answers ahead of trip to Iowa
As for Iowa, the 14-ranked Hawkeyes are looking like themselves on paper.
14 Los Angeles art shows to see this fall off the beaten path
There's a lot to look forward to in the L.A. art scene this fall. So much so that we had to make a second list. Here are our picks for what to check out beyond the typical stomping grounds.
Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real
In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of 'nature rebels' horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.
Will his health allow Dodgers' Freddie Freeman to deliver another postseason signature moment?
Because of an ailing right knee, the Dodgers don’t really know what you might see out of Freddie Freeman this postseason.
Fewer California Republicans approve of Trump, poll says. That could hurt GOP midterm chances
With gas prices high and an unpopular war dragging on, President Trump’s approval has slipped with California Republicans, a poll shows
Newsom and Harris continue circling, may finally collide
The two San Francisco Democrats have spent decades in tacit competition. Newsom said he would defer to Harris in the presidential race. Did he just give her the upper hand?
Drugs are widely used to sedate dementia patients. Her sons wanted to keep her off them
Potent sedating medications are often used on agitated people with dementia in long-term care facilities despite federal efforts to discourage them. A clash over whether to drug a Michigan woman illuminates the wrenching decisions families and guardians face.
What's behind HHS claims that gender-affirming care 'may' radicalize
The report is the agency's latest effort to chip away at trust in established health care models for transgender people. Critics say it frames transgender identity as illegitimate or even dangerous.