Master of a Thousand Satisfied Soaks nytimes.com/2025/10/11/art… Japan has nearly 30,000 hot springs and a culture of public bathing. An Israeli American architect, Yuval Zohar, has developed a passion for it.

Cutting Emissions, the Roundabout Way, in New Hampshire nytimes.com/2025/10/21/cli… Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts

Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs. nytimes.com/2025/07/22/cli… Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.

At the Met’s ‘Divine Egypt,’ the Gods Are Eternally Fabulous nytimes.com/2025/10/09/art… A once-in-a-decade exhibition of ancient deities — many are goddesses — ranging over more than 3,000 years, from monumental statues to gleaming figurines.

What I Learned From the ‘New Globalists’ of an Optimistic Nation nytimes.com/2025/11/08/wor… Few countries are excited about globalization anymore, but Vietnam is still into it — wholeheartedly. Do the reasons go beyond economic growth?

Sexual Assault of Mexico’s President Exposes Challenges of Her Equality Push nytimes.com/2025/11/06/wor… President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped on the street this week,in an episode that set off a national conversation about what has and has not changed since Mexico ...........

One Bookstore, 3 Sisters and 100 Years nytimes.com/2025/11/01/nyr… A Midtown Manhattan anomaly, the Argosy Book Store continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of the three women who have presided over it for decades. #books

An Act of Witness in Appalachia nytimes.com/2025/11/06/opi…

With Sobs and Doubts, Greenlandic Women Receive Apology for Forced Contraception nytimes.com/2025/09/24/wor… Some Greenlanders asked why an apology had not come decades earlier, and chalked up the timing to tensions over President Trump’s aim of annexing the island.

Wayne Shorter Wanted Everyone to See His Archives. Soon, They Will. nytimes.com/2025/09/04/art… The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has acquired the jazz great’s scores, original artwork, letters and more, providing a rare glimpse of an imaginative mind. #jazz

Can a Beach Really Be Evil? Ask the Sun-Seekers in Good Sahel. nytimes.com/2025/10/23/wor… The sea looks the same. So does the sand. But in Egypt, two beach communities not far from each other have decidedly different ideas about fun.

What Happened to Mexico City’s Food Scene? Americans. nytimes.com/2025/09/08/din… As restaurants change to reflect new tastes, local reactions have ranged from fascination to fury.

Mexico City Loves Street Food. Its Sewer System Does Not. nytimes.com/2025/11/14/wor… The worst rainy season in decades caused flooding around much of the city. Fat from its many taco shops, restaurants and markets was a major reason for blocked drains, officials say.

That Cup of Coffee May Have a Longer-Term Perk nytimes.com/2025/06/02/wel… A new study of over 47,000 women found links between coffee drinking and healthy aging. Here’s what we know.

Why Many Students in Thailand Can’t Let Their Hair Down nytimes.com/2025/10/09/wor… For decades, Thai students have been subjected to unwanted haircuts in class. Many of them carry the humiliating memory into adulthood.

The Book That Taught Nonna to Cook Is Coming to America nytimes.com/2025/09/29/din… An  English translation of Ada Boni’s “The Talisman of Happiness,” an indispensable guide for Italian home cooks since the 1920s, is finally on its way.

Jean Seberg’s Legacy: A Look With a Life of Its Own nytimes.com/2019/12/11/sty… In a new movie, the actress emerges as a renegade spirit, with a style to match.

Women Rewriting the Rules of Reporting in the Arab World nytimes.com/2019/07/29/boo…

Welcome to @WeAreJazz, where Iran’s rich musical heritage meets contemporary jazz,. In this 1-hour Persian jazz “Gole Sangam” (گل سنگم), we transform Hayedeh’s iconic melody into a lo-fi, minimalist jazz journey. youtube.com/watch?v=cmiGtP…

She Won the Booker Prize. Then She Disappeared for 20 Years. nytimes.com/2025/09/04/boo… Kiran Desai has returned with her most ambitious novel yet: “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny,” a sprawling romance that was all-consuming to complete.