Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport 07. September 2026 (11:20) The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.(New York Times)
‘Fauda’ Braves Oct. 7, and Audiences’ Attitudes Toward Israel 07. September 2026 (11:04) The new season of the Israeli hit depicts the Hamas attacks and aftermath. It arrives as Israel’s artists face resistance overseas precisely because of how the country responded to Oct. 7.(New York Times)
Social Media in China Is Getting Really Dark 07. September 2026 (11:04) The Chinese Communist Party has spent years trying to make “positive energy” the dominant mood of the country’s internet. It’s no longer working.(New York Times)
The Summer When TV Started to Portray Female Friendship Accurately 07. September 2026 (11:03) The creators of “Sterling Point” and “Off Campus” sought to depict relationships that were far different from the soapy rivalries of earlier young adult shows.(New York Times)
