Esca, a Seafood Standout in the Theater District, Closes
The chef Dave Pasternack, who bought the restaurant from the Batali Bastianich Hospitality Group, says the location became a liability in the pandemic. Read more...
Biden to Elevate Science Adviser to His Cabinet
The president-elect will nominate Eric S. Lander to head the Office of Science and Technology Policy, a post left vacant by President Trump for 18 months. Read more...
Cattle ranch that feeds its cows BEER Texas farmers swear by a secret ingredient that makes beef juicer
A cattle ranch in Texas has revealed the key ingredient behind its premium beef beer. The Texas T Kobe ranch in Wallis, Texas, adds beer to the hay that its cows feed on. Read more...
Wales' Willis Halaholo is the boy from the wrong side of the tracks made good
Aged 30 he has four daughters - two born in Wales - and two caps for his adopted nation. But just over a decade ago, when his first child arrived, he was quite different. Read more...
Bill C. Davis, Who Had a Hit Play With Mass Appeal, Dies at 69
He was an unknown playwright in his 20s when his comic drama about a priest and a seminarian drew raves off and on Broadway. It was turned into a movie. Read more...
TV viewers were not in the mood for the Golden Globes, with audience falling 62 percent.
It was the smallest audience for any Globes ceremony since NBC started broadcasting the event in 1996. Read more...
Biden Secretly Limits Counterterrorism Drone Strikes Away From War Zones
Requiring higher-level approval is a stopgap measure as officials review whether to tighten Trump-era targeting rules and civilian safeguards. Read more...
With Indoor Rinks Closed, Players Turn to Speakeasy Hockey
In barns and backyards, outdoor rinks built with kits or from scratch are filling a void for hockey players amid pandemic-related closures. Read more...
Incredible map reveals details British dinosaurs on small tropical islands
The data was carefully compiled and digitised so it could be used to generate a 3D map of the once Caribbean-style environment that is now the west of England. Read more...
Breathtaking review Welcome to the world of the hospital doctor in a time of pandemic
What is it like to watch as a patient gulps for his last breath, eyes bulging at you in terror? Read more...
Is fashion giant Ralph Lauren set to join the Gucci stable?
City sources have heard rumours the French luxury goods group Kering could be the company interested in acquiring Ralph Lauren, known for the Polo player emblem on its shirts. Read more...
Global Chip Shortage Challenges Bidens Hope for Manufacturing Revival
A global shortage of a key component for cars and electronics has shuttered American factories and set off fierce competition to secure supplies. Read more...
Bisexual women with a straight man are less likely to be open about their sexual orientation
According to a study published this week in the Journal of Bisexuality, bisexual women feel more comfortable being open about their orientation if they are with a woman or a bisexual man. Read more...
Comfort Viewing 3 Reasons I Love Courage the Cowardly Dog
The bizarre animated series creatively blended the beautiful with the grotesque, pop culture with pathos. Read more...
Whats Going On in This Picture? 124; Sept. 19, 2016
On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation about what you see and why via a live, moderated discussion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern. Read more...
How To Grow Seedlings With Newspaper
A simple roll of newspaper creates a biodegradable pot to get your spring planting season off the ground. Read more...