Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79

As Lamont, he was a young man in constant battle with his father and business partner, played by Redd Foxx, on the popular 1970s series.

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6 Takeaways from ‘Melania,’ the Melania Trump Documentary

The film, which counts Melania Trump as a producer, touches on her immigrant roots, her love for her mother and her style, but there are few revelations.

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Co-Stars and Fans Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara

Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her.

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Roger Allers Dies at 76; Helped Put ‘Lion King’ on Screens and Onstage

A Disney fan who once “flew” off his couch as a 4-year-old Peter Pan, he was a co-director of the animated film and a co-writer of the Broadway musical, both of them megahits.

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Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Actress, Dies at 71

The Emmy-winning comedian was a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “S.C.T.V.”

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Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image

The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause the disorder.

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Kennedy Overhauls Federal Autism Panel in His Own Image

The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause autism.

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The Mushroom Gummies That Claim to Stimulate Your Brain

Fungal supplements are everywhere, promising happiness, energy, focus, you name it. But what they deliver is something else entirely.

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Texas Sues Delaware Nurse Practitioner for Mailing Abortion Pills to the State

The case is the latest action taken by a state with an abortion ban against providers in states that support abortion rights.

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Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives

The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.

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Sundance 2026 Takeaways: Good Movies, Unexpected Comedies and More

The film festival is departing Park City, Utah, and is going out with a laugh.

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‘The Wrecking Crew’ Review: Super Smash Brothers

Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista play half brothers on a quest for justice in this lean, mean buddy action flick.

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Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Behavior in Full-Page Wall Street Journal Ad

The artist formerly known as Kanye West, who first apologized in 2023 before taking it back, said a four-month manic episode in 2025 had led him to embrace swastikas and Hitler.

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Peter H. Duesberg, 89, Renowned Biologist Turned H.I.V. Denialist, Dies

His pioneering work on the origins of cancer was later overshadowed by his contrarian views, notably his rejection of the established theory that H.I.V. causes AIDS.

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BAFTA Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off

“Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Sentimental Value” are also in the running for best film at Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars.

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‘Volcano,’ the L.A. Disaster Movie That Boils Over With Unintended Comedy

Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche teamed up in their heyday to save Los Angeles from lava in this big-budget 1997 film that defies all logic to fantastic, farcical effect.

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Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.

It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.

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Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies

Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives.

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The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It

The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

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How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.

Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

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If You’re Marc Shaiman, for Every Plotz There’s a Zetz

Broadway, Hollywood and television have been kind to Marc Shaiman. But there’s a reason the subtitle of his new memoir is “Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner.”

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Sophie Turner Swears By a Chaotic Spotify Playlist

“One minute it’s playing Ludovico Einaudi, and then the next minute it’s playing stuff from the ’60s or two days ago,” said the “Game of Thrones” actress.

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Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’

The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people.

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2026 Oscar Nominees: Surprises and Snubs

Kyle Buchanan, our awards season columnist, breaks down the Academy Award nominations for 2026.

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RFK Jr. Plan to Test a Vaccine in West African Babies Is Blocked

A planned U.S.-funded study of a hepatitis B vaccine drew widespread condemnation from researchers. Now the host country says it cannot proceed.

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Stream These 8 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in February

A couple of horror classics, a beloved sitcom and a great Paul Thomas Anderson film are among the gems leaving for U.S. subscribers next month.

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Trump Administration Cuts Off Funding for Fetal Tissue Research. Again.

The prohibition halts support for projects both inside and outside the N.I.H. President Biden had restored funding after an earlier ban by President Trump during his first term.

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Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and More

Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.

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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Review: Indoctrination in the Classroom

A primary schoolteacher in Russia documents the government’s efforts to teach students pro-war messages.

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Dozens Are Sickened by a Rare Fungal Infection in Tennessee

One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

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Kennedy, Kicking Off National Tour, Says He’s Not Running for President

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.

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Comedians and Stars Gather for ‘The 99 Year Old Man!’ Premiere Party

Mel Brooks joined Judd Apatow and Patton Oswalt at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!”

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Hollywood’s Woke Era Is Over. Now It’s Turning the Culture War Into Camp.

Hollywood used to be vexed by political debates. These days it turns both sides into frothy, cartoonish entertainment.

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2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” could set a record. Expect them to be up for best picture with “Hamnet,” “Frankenstein” and “Marty Supreme.”

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Will ‘Psychiatry’s Bible’ Add a Postpartum Psychosis Diagnosis?

Leaders of the D.S.M., the world’s most influential psychiatric manual, have been split for more than five years over whether to recognize postpartum psychosis as a distinct disorder.

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‘Roofman,’ ‘While We’re Young’ and More Streaming Gems

This month’s guide to the under-the-radar movies of your subscription services includes unconventional romantic comedies and vibrant indie dramas.

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‘Sentimental Value’ Dominates the European Film Awards

The Norwegian drama collected six awards at the event, which was moved to January this year in hopes of increasing its visibility for Oscar voters.

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A ‘Weird, Wonderful’ Night at the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

City Winery’s 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

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No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds

The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

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‘Seeds’ Review: Farms and a Way of Life Hang in the Balance

The director Brittany Shyne’s film is slow-moving and lyrical in its focus on the seasonal rhythms of the work, even as it shifts to policy concerns.

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For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.

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‘The Rip’ Review: Clean Cop, Dirty Cop

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck play grizzled cops looking at each other sideways in this Netflix crime thriller that has all the concepts but not much else.

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Nick Reiner Was in a Mental Health Conservatorship in 2020

Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, was under a yearlong legal arrangement that allows for involuntary psychiatric treatment.

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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay $556 Million to Settle Medicare Overbilling Claims

The Justice Department and whistle-blowers accused the major health insurer of overbilling the government for about $1 billion under the private plans.

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Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Notices went out late Tuesday to more than 2,000 programs nationwide that will be affected by budget slashing at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Is Honored at Annual National Board of Review Gala

The stars were honored at the annual National Board of Review gala, where winners called attention to protests in Minneapolis and the violent crackdown in Iran.

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C.D.C. Brings Back Hundreds of Suspended Workplace Safety Employees

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. placed about 90 percent of the roughly 1,000 employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on administrative leave last April.

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In ‘Sound of Falling,’ a House Full of Secrets

Mascha Schilinski’s movie “Sound of Falling,” which takes place over a century in a rural farmhouse, shows how trauma is transmitted through generations.

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Initial Obamacare Enrollment Drops by 1.4 Million as Expiring ACA Subsidies Drive Up Premiums

That number could increase significantly as more consumers are faced with higher bills brought on by expiring premium subsidies.

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Ricky Gervais’s Golden Globe Win for His Stand-Up Special Sends a Bad Message

That “Ricky Gervais: Mortality” won for best comedy sends a message about the lack of respect given to stand-up.

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’Shrooms Lead the Pack in Psychedelic Medicine, but Rollout Is Bumpy

Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.

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China’s ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ Thinks Time Is on His Side

He Jiankui spent three years in prison after creating gene-edited babies. Now back at work, he sees a greater opening for researchers who push boundaries.

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David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75

After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.

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Where’s the best original score award? Not on the telecast.

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Here’s how to watch the Globes tonight.

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Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska

An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.

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How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming

Nikki Glaser is back as host, there’s a new podcast category and “One Battle After Another” looks to have a big night.

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In the New Vaccine Schedule, Signs of Bigger Changes to Come?

Comments by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies suggest the revised schedule may presage an approach to immunization that prizes individual autonomy and downplays scientific expertise.

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Paul Haggis Reaches $2 Million Settlement After 2022 Rape Verdict

A judge had ordered the Oscar-winning filmmaker to pay at least $7.5 million to a former film-industry publicist after a civil jury found him liable for raping her.

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Death Toll From California Wild Mushroom Poisoning Rises to 3

The death of a Sonoma County resident last week prompted public health officials to urge foragers not to consume wild mushrooms.

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How to Spark Up Your Sex Drive

Experts say scheduling sex is fine, but there are even more effective ways to cultivate intimacy.

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Bahram Beyzaie, Filmmaker Who Led Iran’s New Wave, Dies at 87

Despite a ceaseless battle against government censors, he was celebrated as one of his country’s greatest auteurs, winning praise from luminaries like Martin Scorsese.

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Joel Habener, Whose Research Led to Weight-Loss Drugs, Dies at 88

His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.

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‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Review: When Stuffy Met Silly

Love grows between a restless travel writer and a contented homebody in this occasionally cute, instantly forgettable romantic comedy.

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NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue

After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.

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Amos Poe, New York’s No Wave Film Pioneer, Dies at 76

He documented the punk and post-punk music scene in the East Village, leading an independent film movement that was proudly unprofessional.

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2026 Directors Guild Nominations: ‘One Battle,’ ‘Sinners’

The films of Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler have been competing all season. Also in the running are Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao.

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2026 SAG Actor Awards Nominations List

“One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” lead, while Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande also scored nods. Cynthia Erivo and the stars of “Jay Kelly” were left out.

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Nick Reiner’s Lawyer, Alan Jackson, Removes Himself From Murder Case

The announcement delayed the arraignment of Mr. Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents last month.

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RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.

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Despite Little Research, Companies Race to Market Autism Tests

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market.

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Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film

His first feature-length movie, in 1971, was called his country’s “Stonewall moment,” for jump-starting a gay-rights movement. He became a leading voice of it.

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Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Is Dead at 70

Called his “masterpiece,” one film, “Satantango,” is seven hours long. A favorite of critics and art-house festivals, he focused on the “human dignity” of marginal characters.

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Mickey Rourke Declines $100,000 in Donations After His Eviction

Rourke’s landlord said in court documents that the actor owed nearly $60,000 in rent. Rourke said he had declined to pay rent after the home became uninhabitable.

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Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70

The master Hungarian filmmaker’s movies included “Satantango” and “Werckmeister Harmonies.”

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Critics Choice Awards 2026: Unforgettable Looks From Ariana Grande, Megan Stalter and More

Saturated colors, sculptural silhouettes, doses of whiplash and more.

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RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children

Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, HBO Max, Peacock and More in January

“The Pitt” Season 2, “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” “The Beauty,” “Wonder Man,” “Shrinking” Season 3 and more arrive.

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The Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2026: Movies and TV Shows

“People We Meet on Vacation,” “Wuthering Heights” and “Project Hail Mary” are some of this year’s most anticipated adaptations.

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Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List

“Sinners” led the nominations tally with 17 going into the ceremony, followed by “One Battle After Another” with 14.

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Kevin O’Leary on ‘Marty Supreme’ and Notes He Gave Josh Safdie

When it came to his film acting debut, the“Shark Tank” investor had some notes for the director Josh Safdie.

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Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

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Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.

Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.

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On ‘Best Medicine,’ Josh Charles Has a Heart

After years of playing smarmy characters, the actor is stepping up as the lead in a comedy about a grumpy but charming doctor.

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He’s Chevy Chase, and He’s Still Like That

The famously prickly comedian found a sympathetic adversary in the director of a CNN documentary about him. Their conversation with a reporter was … spirited.

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‘The Dutchman’ Review: André Holland Is Lost in New York

The actor stars along side Kate Mara in a psychological thriller that goes deep into the Black Arts archives.

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