Новости за 10.01.2017

Facing flagging approval ratings and an uncertain political future, the governor returns to safe terrain.

January is the dumping ground for flawed, erratic films. A perfect example: '100 Streets'.

Beyond all the enjoyable ways to exact revenge on Trump, Putin and Weiner, when you dig a little deeper, the idea makes sense.

A new trend has emerged, and it's heavy on plaid, anoraks and clunky sneakers.

The couple spent time in Tromvik, a town so tiny there are no restaurants or shops

When it comes to goal setting, we all need help.

You don’t read self-help books for their literary qualities. You read them because you want to learn something.

The DNA of a company’s founders tends to become the company culture, so be mindful about what you and your early hires are projecting.

Christie's annual address to touch on NJ's year ahead

There is nothing philanthropic about drowning a democracy in money.

The 'Mr. Robot' actor sold his longtime apartment for $1.11 million

A wire hanger rattles against an air vent by the door ("a theater ghost we're trying to scare off," Pinkham jokes), vibrating with a tinny, percussiveness that makes it sound almost like Pinkham and I are talking by a crackling fireplace. Very fitting, considering the show, based on the 1942 film of the same name, is all about capturing a nostalgic, cozy Christmas spirit set to the music of Irving Berlin (Berlin won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for that now ubiquitous song, “White Christmas.”)... Читать дальше...

“Reading the texts…I found to my fear and horror, words that killed, words that told every time of women's undoing.” So wrote feminist critic Catherine Clément in her controversial 1979 study Opera: The Undoing of Women. Though the focus of her work was on classic operas like Madama Butterfly and Lucia di Lammermoor, her thesis, that violent mistreatment of women is central to opera, was confirmed last weekend when Prototype: Opera/Theatre/Now presented new works in which women were variously gang-raped... Читать дальше...

Startup Artlist was acquired by Artnet, amid a consolidation in the online fine arts auction space.

When assembled correctly, the combination of Tsavorite, Sapphire, Champagne Diamond, and Ruby “ketchup” stone detailing come together to resemble the late night snack you’ll be craving on New Year’s Eve.

Nancy Pelosi's conservative pose reflects shockingly twisted priorities.

Three members of the New York City Ballet have teamed up with Cole Haan on a range of comfy but chic shoes.

While it’s not easy to do business in China, the long-term rewards can be high. However, many Western companies grossly underestimate the investment and commitment required.

Some of the weirdest ones are surprisingly good.

One year after David Bowie's death, there's still no dimming his universal appeal as the most influential musician of all time.

The island has a lot to offer in terms of lodging, dining, and activities—here are the island's best.

Bill de Blasio said he was "confident" the city's lawyers would beat back a Republican lawsuit aimed at keeping the city from flushing the files of the municipal identification program.

I don’t often say it, but thank god for Steven Moffat. After last week’s muddling episode filled with confusing subplots, unmemorable lines, and exactly 0 interesting crimes solved, Sherlock is back in fine form with a Moffat-penned episode that gives us plenty of mystery and a genuinely scary villain. This episode was campy and ridiculous and up its own ass just a little bit, and I fully loved it.

It's Tuesday, and the politicians are gathering in Trenton to hear what Gov. Chris Christie will say, and how he will spin his tenure, during the final State of the State speech.

"Senate Democrats are asking that the same 'common sense standards' be applied to this year's nominees that Leader McConnell called for in 2009."