She Grew Up Loving ‘Legally Blonde.’ Now She’s Elle Woods. 01. July 2026 (11:02) Lexi Minetree beat out 5,000 other actors to play the teenage heroine of “Elle,” a prequel series. She shares many qualities with her can-do character.(New York Times)
Cheating Chickadees Are Seduced by Smarts 01. July 2026 (11:02) Female mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates, unless a smarter suitor comes along.(New York Times)
‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Third Time’s the Charm 01. July 2026 (11:01) The latest film of the wildly successful spinoff franchise ushers the Minions into a new era of cultural ubiquity, while bringing some new creative juice.(New York Times)
‘Enola Holmes 3’ Review: A Kidnapping in Malta 01. July 2026 (11:01) Millie Bobby Brown shines as Sherlock’s younger sister in the playful third movie of this popular franchise.(New York Times)
The Yoto Music Box Is a Ray of Hope Amid the ‘Techlash’ 01. July 2026 (11:01) Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice.(New York Times)
America, Onscreen 01. July 2026 (11:01) Ten writers on the films that get at the hopes, dreams, heartbreak and hilarity of the U.S.A. as it turns 250.(New York Times)
The South Korean Mine at the Center of America’s Tungsten Push 01. July 2026 (11:01) Deep beneath a South Korean mountain, workers are reviving a mine that could challenge China’s grip on a metal vital to weapons, chips and industry.(New York Times)
Sandra Boynton’s Best Books: A Guide 01. July 2026 (11:01) An introduction to a living genius of children’s literature for the adults who will inevitably read her on repeat.(New York Times)
