Drake’s “Janice STFU” on Every Corner
The New Yorker 23 Aug 2026

Drake’s “Janice STFU” on Every Corner

It doesn’t take much, especially under conditions like these, to get me swaying. The tune that did it this time was the newish song “Janice STFU,” off Drake’s recent album “Iceman…

Iran Unleashed
The Atlantic 23 Aug 2026

Iran Unleashed

The dominant power in the Middle East from now on will not be the U.S. or Israel but Iran. For years, Iran confronted a balance of power in the Middle East that tilted against it.…

Play Catalogues: Sunday, August 23, 2026
The New Yorker 23 Aug 2026

Play Catalogues: Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Restaurant Review: Zig Zag Oyster Bar
The New Yorker 23 Aug 2026

Restaurant Review: Zig Zag Oyster Bar

I’ve also been considering oyster bars, and this I mean in the more philosophical sense. A raw oyster, I would argue, shouldn’t be considered a food; it’s a drink. The salinity, t…