The beloved December catchphrase “Merry Christmas” and the punch we serve at celebrations of the holiday have much in common.

A blaze consuming nearly half a tonne of lion remains exposed both the cruelty of the captive-breeding industry and the ...

The year’s best culinary titles include a food history of the United States, a guide to being an excellent dinner-party guest ...

A blaze consuming nearly half a tonne of lion remains exposed both the cruelty of the captive-breeding industry and the political turmoil threatening to revive it.

After another year of dining out, veteran restaurant critic Merrill Shindler recalls his favorite experiences from the past ...

The water main break that left thousands in Waterbury without drinkable water, had residents scrambling for showers, toilets ...

All evening, Lopa sends back creditors with their due, and Mohini prepares paans with slow hands, seated on her charpoy. In ...

Maybe​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you attempted to fake a Harry Potter spell once by moving your screen with a plastic wand and mumbling ...

When the Environmental Protection Agency released its plan earlier this month for addressing marine litter, it named five Asian nations—China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam—as ...

A plastic bag, a dirty pizza box, plastic utensils, paper napkins, and a soda can—a single takeout meal can feel like a game of recycling trivia. Which items can be recycled? What kinds of plastic go ...

The most exciting and authentic travel experiences right now are found in places without tourist hordes. Lesser-known gems ...