‘The Great Freedom’: Film Traces Long Shadow of Anti-Gay Law in Germany

BERLIN — A turning point is coming for the protagonists of the new movie, Viktor and Hans.”Great Freedom” When Viktor sees the concentration camp tattoo on Hans’ arm. The year is 1945 and Viktor has already forcibly kicked Hans out of the cell they shared in a German prison after learning that Hans had been …

A Russian figure skater’s failed test casts a shadow on the Games.

Jumping and spinning at high speed on Monday night, Russian Kamila Valieva became the first female figure skater to complete a quad (a four-rotation jump) at the Olympics. But if existing systems to eradicate doping in global sports had worked correctly, it wouldn’t be on the ice. In December, Valieva, 15, submitted a routine sample …

Failed Test Casts Shadow on Ice Skating, Olympics Showcase Event

The young Russian phenomenon glided across the ice and plunged into figure skating history. Jumping and spinning at high speed on Monday night, Kamila Valieva became the first female figure skater to complete a quad (a four-turn jump) at the Olympics. But if existing systems to eradicate doping in global sports had worked correctly, it …

‘This Beautiful Future’ Review: Love Shines in the Shadow of War

in its tiny lobby theater lab, at West 36th Street, you must show proof of a booster shot to receive your tickets. You also need to wear a high-quality mask, but if you show up unprepared, the box office person will happily deliver one. The wartime youths at the center of Theatrelab’s current play, “This …

Stock Disappointment In The Shadow Of 70s-Style Stagflation

Vaccine instructions seem to work, younger children may be approved for vaccines by Halloween and coronavirus seems to be pulling back. But these promising signs heralds a complex new phase for the country’s economic recovery – and it’s making Wall Street even more nervous than it has been in months. NS Federal Reserve The dizzying …

Interactive Shadow Boxes Breathe Life into Village Legacies

Bowery’s St. Mark’s Church hangs a shadow box – a square, three-dimensional display case – containing a black and white photograph of Charlie Parker. His lips are pursed, his fingers balanced, and he plays the saxophone with deep concentration. There is an orange QR code in the upper right corner. Tara and the voice of …

They Still Live in the Shadow of Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos

Ms. Esponnette said she thanked women at tech start-ups for saying how they felt. Lola Priego, 30, founder of Base, which offers home blood and saliva tests processed in traditional labs, said she’s heard of Theranos comparisons at least once a week. He said the testimonials come directly or indirectly from potential partners, consultants, investors, …