A Glimpse of Beauty in an Ugly Place 25. April 2025 (06:00) As a woman working in a men’s high-security prison, I was told not to care about the incarcerated population. But my job was to love.(New York Times)
My Fiancé Wants a Prenup After We Decided We Didn’t Need One. Help! 23. April 2025 (15:00) A reader feels ambushed after her fiancé resurrected the idea of a prenuptial agreement with only weeks to go until their wedding. Also: He wants to split the legal bill.(New York Times)
Does Your Plant Need a Sitter? 23. April 2025 (11:00) A new crop of caretakers will spritz, polish and prune your houseplants — and even send photos while you’re away.(New York Times)
The Ice Bucket Challenge Worked. Why Not Try It Again? 22. April 2025 (21:17) The trend that dominated social media a decade ago — and raised millions for A.L.S. research — has been reborn as a vehicle to raise mental health awareness.(New York Times)
The Slippery Slope of Political Iconography 22. April 2025 (11:03) A lapel pin in the likeness of President Trump, worn by the chairman of the F.C.C., raises some questions.(New York Times)
