* Iranians boycott milk and bread to protest prices of basic goods rising daily. * Odds of war with Iran now at 36%. * Legal strategy behind Assange's cunning move into the Ecuadorian embassy to avoid extradition to the States. * Botanists still unsure of how exactly plants know which way is
Our man in Boston and the author discuss her latest novel, Enchantments, the writing process, how book reviewing works at the New York Times, what it's like to be nastied, and the life and times of two writers raising children without a television in the house.
* Civilian court strikes down military decree reimposing martial law in Egypt. * Article's headline says it all: "Hillary Clinton’s Last Tour as a Rock-Star Diplomat." * The world's first and only cake museum, housed in LA, is likely to be destroyed. * Growing evidence that
* New web domains open another era of land grabs; ICANN earmarks $350 million to cover complaints. * A major drug arrest could have boosted Mexico's incumbent party's presidential candidate—if they'd nabbed the right guy. * New York vs. Los Angeles, from car culture to doorknobs.
* Idle summer vacations can result in the loss of up to three months' progress made during the school year. * Arthur Miller recalls an un-airconditioned New York summer. * A comparative history of Lacoste and Fred Perry tennis shirts. * Vatican hires Fox correspondent to help its communications strategy. * Brain-like
* Fallows: By advancing party politics over legality, the John Roberts Supreme Court is reminiscent of Chinese courts. * What killed us, then and now: More people dying of cancer means we're living long enough to die of cancer. * On the hunt for disease, a man meticulously tracks all his
There was no blood drawn this week, no Perrier signs smashed, and although Melanie Oudin did not even play in a tournament this week, she is still the young American I am most excited about this Monday morning. Today starts Wimbledon, and the officials at the All England Club have
* Joy and despair after Mohamed Morsi was declared winner of Egypt’s first presidential election. * Parable for the economic recovery found in a story about co-op babysitting. * The future of city life is underground—for power plants and utilities, if not for people. * Title of world’s “biggest” currency
Vivid, fun, and surprising photographs where sex is mysterious and playful. Some images may not be safely viewed in an office environment.
In our latest TMN Weekender, a selection of stories by those who endure—whether by choice or otherwise—the agony and ecstasy of basketball. Ready to read here on TMN or in an e-book you can export to your Kindle, iPad, iPhone, etc.
