Ask any expert, and they’ll tell you that skin care’s cardinal rule is a thorough cleanse—a process made all the simpler with the best cleansing balm. Unlike the serum-gels and plush cream washes you’re likely accustomed to, these balms whip botanical oils into a semi-solid mixture (think a cleansing oil but more solid) that can … Read more
After decapitating Venezuela’s government, President Donald Trump is betting that the US can bend Caracas to its will, secure lucrative oil contracts for American companies, eject hostile powers and end drug trafficking. But other scenarios for the South American nation also beckon, such as internal strife and conflict with Washington, after Saturday’s unprecedented strike by … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Anna Lou Castoldi, granddaughter of Giallo legend Dario Argento (Suspiria), is exec-producing and narrating giallo-inspired Artichoke. Alyson Gorske (Obliterated) stars as “a young woman trapped in a macabre fever dream, ruthlessly exploring the cages we create for ourselves and others in complex human relationships”. She will be joined onscreen by genre vet Thomas Dekker … Read more
Situated in the middle of the lively East London borough of Hackney, this converted warehouse will make you feel right at home. It’s within walking distance of a number of pubs and markets (and no fewer than eight Michelin-starred restaurants, if that’s more your speed)—so you’ll never be far from something to do. If you’d … Read more
Bank of America is from Monday making crypto a more routine part of its US wealth business, enabling advisers across Merrill, the Bank of America Private Bank, and Merrill Edge to recommend spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to a broader range of clients. Bank of America’s chief investment office (CIO) has approved four US-listed spot … Read more
The latest and most vigorous addition to this genre is “Sex Beyond ‘Yes’: Pleasure and Agency for Everyone” (Norton), by Quill Kukla, a professor of philosophy and disability studies at Georgetown University. Part manual, part manifesto, “Sex Beyond ‘Yes’ ” has plenty of can-do ideas about how we might turn consensual sex into “good sex”—how we … Read more
For the cover of the January 12, 2026, issue, the cartoonist Harry Bliss used color and composition to contrast the warmth inside with the blistering cold outside. “While in art school, living off of ramen noodles, I’d peek into the windows of gorgeous old brownstones, imagining I lived there instead of in my freezing, roach-infested … Read more
As winter soldiers on, having the right boots to face the elements only makes sense. Thankfully, there are plenty of stylish options that can truly pull an outfit together—often times being the main character amongst a rotating cast of coats and other clutch winter accessories. Take it from some of our favorite celebrities on the … Read more
A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls, by Adam Morgan (Atria). At the heart of this lively history is the editor Margaret C. Anderson, a radical lesbian who is perhaps best known for publishing, in a literary magazine she edited, James Joyce’s “Ulysses” in serial form. In 1921, Anderson was prosecuted by the U.S. … Read more
Cryptocurrency investment products pulled in about $47 billion of inflows in 2025, just shy of 2024’s total amid new crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches in the US. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) logged $47.2 billion in inflows last year, 3% below 2024’s record of $48.7 billion, according to European crypto asset manager CoinShares. Bitcoin (BTC) inflows … Read more