‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Producers Guild Award. Is Oscar Next?

The Paul Thomas Anderson film also took the top Directors Guild prize as well, a good sign for the movie’s best picture prospects at the Oscars.

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How the BAFTAs Bungled Its Response to a Racial Slur

The awards show didn’t mention racist slurs when it told the audience a man with Tourette’s might make “involuntarily noises.”

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Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

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‘Scream 7’s’ Matthew Lillard is a Fan Favorite. If Only Hollywood Understood.

After a period of joblessness when he had to sell his home and cars, the “Scream” actor’s career is booming — whether Quentin Tarantino likes it or not.

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Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95

She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.

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‘Train Dreams' | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Clint Bentley narrates a sequence from his film starring Joel Edgerton.

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Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover

The move was a stunning development in the long-running corporate battle for the storied media giant.

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C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

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‘Dreams’ Review: Erotic, but Not Enough Charge

Jessica Chastain plays a wealthy philanthropist obsessed with an undocumented dancer in this chilly drama.

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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.

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Bird Flu Strikes California Elephant Seals for the First Time

Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said.

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BBC and BAFTA Say They Are Investigating After Broadcast of Racist Slur

The awards organization and the broadcaster have ordered separate investigations into what led to airing the slur, which was shouted involuntarily during Sunday’s ceremony.

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Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein

The Nobel laureate Richard Axel is not accused of wrongdoing but called his association with Jeffrey Epstein a “serious error in judgment.”

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Susan Leeman, 95, Dies; Explored How the Brain Influences the Body

In an era of overt sexism in the sciences, she made two major discoveries, including identifying a neuropeptide later linked to chronic pain syndromes and migraines.

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From Sundance Director to Head of Film Forum

Tabitha Jackson sees an opportunity to develop the next generation of cinephiles at the Greenwich Village art-house cinema.

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15 States Sue H.H.S. Over Revisions to Vaccine Schedule

Federal health officials have pared back the number of shots recommended for children. The states, led by Democrats, say the changes were not based on science.

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Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

The YouTuber, actor and comedian had already pleaded not guilty to five other charges of sexual assault in Britain.

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Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33

Ms. Stavenhagen started a group intended to counter the notion that A.L.S. was an “older white man’s disease.”

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Another C.D.C. Vaccine Skeptic Steps Down

Dr. Ralph Abraham, the agency’s principal deputy director, has called the Covid vaccines “dangerous.” Other skeptics have recently left federal health roles.

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BAFTAs 2026: The Best and Worst Moments

Alan Cumming forced fishy British snacks onto movie stars. Paddington Bear presented an award. And there was more swearing, and racial curses, than this awards show has ever heard.

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From Sundance Director to Head of Film Forum

Tabitha Jackson sees an opportunity to develop the next generation of cinephiles at the Greenwich Village art-house cinema.

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2026 BAFTAs Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film, Besting ‘Sinners’

Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy drama won six awards at the British equivalent of the Oscars. The best actor choice, however, was a surprise.

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Rose Byrne Can, and Does, Do It All

An Oscar nominee for a movie in which everything crashes down on her (literally), Byrne is shifting gears with the Broadway comedy “Fallen Angels.”

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Tom Noonan, Actor Renowned for Onscreen Menace, Dies at 74

He played memorable screen villains, notably a psychopath in “Manhunter,” but also wrote, directed and starred in well-received plays at a theater he founded in Manhattan.

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Political Drama ‘Yellow Letters’ Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival

The film, from the director Ilker Catak, explores political repression in Turkey. Another movie set in the country, “Salvation,” took the runner-up prize.

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2026 BAFTAs: What to Know Ahead of the Ceremony

Will “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet” or “Sinners” triumph at Britain’s equivalent of the Oscars? U.S. viewers can watch this year’s show on E!

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‘The Lost Boys’ on Broadway and Cynthia Erivo in ‘Dracula’: Why Vampires Won’t Die

With “The Lost Boys” on Broadway and Cynthia Erivo in “Dracula” in London, our horror expert looks at how bloodsuckers sunk their teeth into pop culture.

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‘The Secret Agent’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Kleber Mendonça Filho narrates an ensemble sequence from his film, which is nominated for best picture.

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Investigators Blame NASA and Boeing for Starliner Failures

Technical and oversight problems left two astronauts aboard the International Space Station for months longer than had been expected.

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Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He ‘Lit It With Butane’

Last year, the British rocker with the iconic sneer played his biggest tour yet. At 70, he’s revealing how he survived the tough times in a new documentary.

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N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.

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With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?

Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.

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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans

The actor, best known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Megalopolis,” was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said.

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Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape

In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.

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Robert Duvall Didn’t Mind Clashing With Directors

The actor had very particular thoughts on how he should — and shouldn’t — be directed, and he was happy to share them.

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Where to Watch Robert Duvall’s Top Performances

He played rugged, capable men drawn from America’s past, present and possible future.

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Robert Duvall, ‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ Actor, Dies at 95

The Oscar winner was known for his ability to disappear into roles, playing a wide range of characters in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Godfather,” and in the television series “Lonesome Dove.”

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Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs

Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Gallops Toward $82 Million in Global Ticket Sales

Warner Bros. spent an estimated $80 million on the R-rated romance, directed by Emerald Fennell, not including hefty marketing costs.

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‘Muppet Treasure Island’ at 30: Tim Curry on His Pirate Role

A look back at one of the most ambitious Muppets projects, a Robert Louis Stevenson adaptation that turns 30 this month.

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Rosamund Pike in ‘Inter Alia’ and More Theater to Stream

Other picks include the National Theater’s “Inter Alia,” a successor to the acclaimed “Prima Facie”; Anne Gridley’s “Watch Me Walk”; and a Jodi Picoult stage adaptation.

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Measles Outbreak Hits Ave Maria University in Florida

More than 40 people have fallen ill at Ave Maria University, raising fears that college campuses may soon experience more measles outbreaks.

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‘Wuthering Heights’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director and screenwriter Emerald Fennell narrates a sequence from her film featuring Margot Robbie, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver and Hong Chau.

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RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools

Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Review: Margot Robbie, Amok on the Moors

The actor and Jacob Elordi play the tortured lovers from the Emily Brontë classic in this florid, overstuffed version by Emerald Fennell.

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In His Second Act, James Van Der Beek Starred Online as a Proud Dad and Family Man

The actor, who died on Wednesday, was most famous for “Dawson’s Creek,” but as he got older, he let fans into his real life as a father of six.

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Mexico May Be on Brink of Losing Its Measles-Free Status

The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.

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U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine

The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency.

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How Hate Groups Are Using Online Games to Recruit Kids

Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.

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Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordi at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon

At the Oscar nominees’ luncheon, Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordi mingled with documentarians and behind-the-scenes professionals.

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F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine

The vaccine maker said the U.S. regulator rejected its request to seek approval for a new product using mRNA technology, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sharply criticized.

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Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States

The states, all led by Democrats, used the grants to support a wide variety of functions, including H.I.V. prevention and surveillance.

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Catherine O’Hara Died From Pulmonary Embolism, Death Certificate Says

A death certificate released on Monday also said rectal cancer was an underlying cause for the comedic actress’s death on Jan. 30 at 71.

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How Are Health Care Costs Affecting You?

We want to hear from readers who are trying to manage their medical bills and their health insurance costs.

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A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?

Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine.

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A YouTuber’s Film Beat ‘Melania’ at the Box Office. Here’s How.

“Iron Lung,” a horror movie directed and funded by the video creator known as Markiplier, pulled in $22 million in its first weekend after fans across the country requested screenings.

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2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Reduce Dementia Risk. But Not if It’s Decaf.

One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.

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4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California

State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.

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Is Wallace Shawn the Only Avant-Garde Artist Who Gets Stopped in Times Square?

He’s most commonly recognized for his screen roles as a plotting hit man and an unlikely Lothario, but it’s his work as a playwright that shows more of his true self.

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Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Directors Guild Award for ‘One Battle After Another’

The filmmaker beat out Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao. The prize is a strong predictor of the Oscars.

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Hims & Hers Withdraws Knockoff Weight-Loss Pill After Regulatory Scrutiny

Federal officials had warned that the new product from the online provider of weight loss drugs might be illegal.

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Psychiatrist Says Kennedy Was ‘Not Accurate’ in Discussing His Keto Studies

Dr. Christopher M. Palmer said in an interview that the keto diet, while promising, did not “cure” schizophrenia as the health secretary had claimed.

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Partying With Charli XCX at Sundance After Premiere of ‘The Moment’

The “Brat” pop star isn’t afraid to lean into her party-girl persona. But moving into film with “The Moment” has given her brand-new perspective.

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‘Melania’ and the Real Housewives of Washington

The documentary highlights a few notable predecessors in the role, burnishing Mrs. Trump’s image by extension. But one apt comparison is pointedly left out.

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Halle Berry Confirms Her Engagement to Van Hunt

The actress and producer confirmed her engagement on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” unveiling an heirloom-style ring.

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TrumpRx: What to Know About Insurance Benefits, Pricing and Savings

People may be able to pay less for prescriptions with their insurance rather than via the new government website. The Trump drugstore is meant to help people buy medications using their own money.

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‘Moulin Rouge!’ Musical Will End Its Broadway Run This Summer

The final New York performance will be July 26, seven years after it opened; international and touring productions continue.

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Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Shows Limits of Tracking Pacemakers in Police Work

The heart devices do not track location, nor do they transmit across large distances.

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‘Sirat’ Review: A Shocker in the Desert

The Galician director Oliver Laxe delivers a mesmerizing thriller about a man’s search for his lost daughter, set amid raves in the punishing Sahara.

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TrumpRx Is Set to Go Live on Thursday

The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.

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‘Calle Málaga’ Review: Living an Even Better Life

The Spanish actor Carmen Maura shines as a widow forced to sell her childhood home in Morocco in this film by Maryam Touzani.

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Senators Accuse Equifax of ‘Price-Gouging’ Medicaid Programs

The company’s data will be essential for many states to comply with new work requirements for the health insurance program that take effect next year.

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Doctors’ Group Endorses Restrictions on Gender-Related Surgery for Minors

The A.M.A.’s announcement followed a similar recommendation from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Other medical groups argued for a more personalized approach.

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F.T.C. Settles With Express Scripts Over High Insulin Prices

The Trump administration announced that the company, a pharmacy benefit manager, had agreed to make significant changes to its practices.

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Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices

The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.

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Plastic Surgeons’ Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19

The organization’s latest guidance is a departure from the prevailing views of several other major medical organizations.

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Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor

In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February

A new series from the creator of “Derry Girls” and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.

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What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?

Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

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H.H.S. to Expand Faith-Based Addiction Programs for Homeless

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of religious organizations.

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N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection

Jenna Norton, a National Institutes of Health employee, has been an outspoken critic of the administration’s research cuts and has been on paid leave.

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Psychosis Diagnoses Have Risen Among Young Canadians, Data Shows

Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages.

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The Wonder Drug That’s Plaguing Sports

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.

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‘Solo Mio’ Review: Wishful Thinking in Italy

After being left at the altar, Matt (Kevin James) finds himself alone in Rome. But don’t worry, he’ll quickly find an Italian woman to fall for him.

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Best Movies and Shows Streaming in February 2026

The docuseries “Soul Power” and “The Muppet Show” arrive, and “Dark Winds,” “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” “Scrubs” and “John Oliver” return.

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