Moscow insisted that it would not sell oil that is subject to a price limit agreed upon by the Group of 7 nations, even if it means cutting production, adding to questions over whether the plan, which goes into effect on Monday, will succeed in …
Continue readingBernadette Mayer, Poet Who Celebrated the Ordinary, Dies at 77
A New York writer and artist who found inspiration in the countryside, she used experimental forms to celebrate mundane pleasures.
Continue readingGeorgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State Are Playoff Semifinalists
Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
Continue readingSecurity guarantees for Russia are an ‘essential’ part of any peace talks, Macron says.
PARIS — An “essential point” in any peace talks on the war in Ukraine should be how to provide security “guarantees to Russia,” given Moscow’s concerns over NATO, President Emmanuel Macron of France has said. Mr. Macron’s remarks, in a television …
Continue readingReview: The Met Opera’s Grand Old ‘Aida’ Isn’t Dead Yet
But opening night of the huge production’s final run, shakily cast, presented a show that seemed to be begging to retire.
Continue readingTaking Back the Mountains
Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.
Continue readingThe Quiet Thrill of Winter Wildlife Viewing
In Colorado’s Rockies, birds and other animals stand out against the snow, and even if you can’t see them, their tracks let you know they’re around.
Continue readingFaster Rides, Shorter Waits: New Ski Lifts Changing U.S. Slopes This Winter
A flurry of construction at major ski resorts has led to a high number of notable new chairlifts and gondolas opening this season.
Continue readingMaking the Slopes Fun from Day 1
When it comes to designing terrain and the learning experience, resorts have finally started thinking about beginners, with the idea of getting them to keep coming back.
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