CULTURE

The data scientist Lauren Leek says predictive algorithms are flattening the everyday world, from pub menus to pop lyrics.The data scientist Lauren Leek says predictive algorithms are flattening the everyday world, from pub menus to pop lyrics. Read More

Lawyers for a Democratic lawmaker suing to block President Trump from closing the arts venue say documents support their view that the decision was part of a “sham process.”Lawyers for a Democratic lawmaker suing to block President Trump from closing the arts venue say documents support their view that the decision was part of a

At American Ballet Theater, the fall season is a chance to steer the company away from full-length works. With one exception, the classics came out on top.At American Ballet Theater, the fall season is a chance to steer the company away from full-length works. With one exception, the classics came out on top. Read More

On “Star Trek” and elsewhere, Stewart gave millions a theatrical master class, often delivering richly spoken classical language to express cosmic hope or grief.On “Star Trek” and elsewhere, Stewart gave millions a theatrical master class, often delivering richly spoken classical language to express cosmic hope or grief. Read More

The commissioner of the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale said donations were badly needed to ship the artworks home from Italy. Her nonprofit group is facing a $1 million shortfall to cover the costs.The commissioner of the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale said donations were badly needed to ship the artworks home from

The motley mix of roles that won the British actor acclaim includes a Shakespearean hero, a “Star Trek” captain and an “X-Men” mutant.The motley mix of roles that won the British actor acclaim includes a Shakespearean hero, a “Star Trek” captain and an “X-Men” mutant. Read More

Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth and Krysta Rodriguez star in a revival of Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 breakthrough that lacks tactical cohesion.Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth and Krysta Rodriguez star in a revival of Aaron Sorkin’s 1989 breakthrough that lacks tactical cohesion. Read More

The actor used his booming voice and Shakespearean pedigree in the service of absurd (and often lewd) comedy.The actor used his booming voice and Shakespearean pedigree in the service of absurd (and often lewd) comedy. Read More