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How #MeToo Is Smashing the Casting Couch, Masks Are On. Games Are Canceled. Fear of the Coronavirus Comes to U.S. Colleges., Kobe Bryant and the Sexual Assault Case That Was Dropped but Not Forgotten, 5 Takeaways on Trump and Ukraine From John Bolton's Book

Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Netflix 'Taylor Swift: Miss Americana' Review: A Star, Scathingly Alone Self-critical, grown up and ready, perhaps, to deliver a message beyond the music. Movies · Jan 30 Netflix 'Taylor Swift: Miss Americana' Review: A Star, Scathingly Alone Self-critical, grown up and ready, perhaps, to deliver a message beyond the music. Movies · Jan 30 Peter Prato for The New York Times When Bantering With the Crowd Is the Whole Point Moshe Kasher, Andrew Schulz, Judah Friedlander and other stand-ups are trying to elevate an aspect of live comedy often overlooked on specials. Television · Jan 28 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, via Getty Images Was Letterman Really Such a Bad Oscar Host? He Still Thinks So In an interview, he describes it as "the greatest professional embarrassment I've ever endured." But we'd argue he was actually one of the better hosts the ceremony has seen. Movies · Jan 28 Peter Prato for The New York Times When Bantering With the Crowd Is the Whole Point Moshe Kasher, Andrew Schulz, Judah Friedlander and other stand-ups are trying to elevate an aspect of live comedy often overlooked on specials. Television · Jan 28 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, via Getty Images Was Letterman Really Such a Bad Oscar Host? He Still Thinks So In an interview, he describes it as "the greatest professional embarrassment I've ever endured." But we'd argue he was actually one of the better hosts the ceremony has seen. Movies · Jan 28 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers How #MeToo Is Smashing the Casting Couch Detailed nudity riders. Meetings in hotel lobbies, not rooms. In Harvey Weinstein's wake, Hollywood is trying to end a history of sexual exploitation. Arts · Jan 30 Brad Torchia for The New York Times Brad Torchia for The New York Times How #MeToo Is Smashing the Casting Couch Detailed nudity riders. Meetings in hotel lobbies, not rooms. In Harvey Weinstein's wake, Hollywood is trying to end a history of sexual exploitation. Arts · Jan 30 Masks Are On. Games Are Canceled. Fear of the Coronavirus Comes to U.S. Colleges. There has only been one confirmed case of the virus at a college campus, but anxiety is palpable in classes and dorms. U.S. · Jan 31 Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times Masks Are On. Games Are Canceled. Fear of the Coronavirus Comes to U.S. Colleges. There has only been one confirmed case of the virus at a college campus, but anxiety is palpable in classes and dorms. U.S. · Jan 31 Kobe Bryant and the Sexual Assault Case That Was Dropped but Not Forgotten A 2003 rape accusation changed how many saw the Lakers star, but it did not change the trajectory of his career. Pro Basketball · Jan 27 5 Takeaways on Trump and Ukraine From John Bolton's Book New revelations from the former White House national security adviser could complicate President Trump's impeachment trial. Politics · Jan 26 Kobe Bryant and the Sexual Assault Case That Was Dropped but Not Forgotten A 2003 rape accusation changed how many saw the Lakers star, but it did not change the trajectory of his career. Pro Basketball · Jan 27 5 Takeaways on Trump and Ukraine From John Bolton's Book New revelations from the former White House national security adviser could complicate President Trump's impeachment trial. Politics · Jan 26 ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Kate Shaw Why Trump's Lawyers Should Talk Like Lawyers Their rhetorical choices have grave implications for the meaning of the acquittal the president is likely to receive. Jan 28 Erin Schaff/The New York Times Erin Schaff/The New York Times Kate Shaw Why Trump's Lawyers Should Talk Like Lawyers Their rhetorical choices have grave implications for the meaning of the acquittal the president is likely to receive. Jan 28 Eitan D. Hersh Listen Up, Liberals: You Aren't Doing Politics Right Politics is about getting power to enact an agenda. And the only way to do that is face-to-face organizing. Jan 27 Jonathan Stevenson The Method in John Bolton's Madness Why wait until now to release damning information about Trump? It's complicated. Jan 28 Eitan D. Hersh Listen Up, Liberals: You Aren't Doing Politics Right Politics is about getting power to enact an agenda. And the only way to do that is face-to-face organizing. Jan 27 Jonathan Stevenson The Method in John Bolton's Madness Why wait until now to release damning information about Trump? It's complicated. Jan 28 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like John H. White/National Archives The Stories in This Chicago Housing Project Could Fill a Book And in Jasmon Drain's debut collection, "Stateway's Garden," they do. Book Review · Jan 25 Devin Yalkin for The New York Times 'How Am I Going to Dance to This?' Ratmansky's New Music Frontier At New York City Ballet, the choreographer Alexei Ratmansky is branching out with an idiosyncratic score by the experimental composer Peter Ablinger. Dance · Jan 28 John H. White/National Archives The Stories in This Chicago Housing Project Could Fill a Book And in Jasmon Drain's debut collection, "Stateway's Garden," they do. Book Review · Jan 25 Devin Yalkin for The New York Times 'How Am I Going to Dance to This?' Ratmansky's New Music Frontier At New York City Ballet, the choreographer Alexei Ratmansky is branching out with an idiosyncratic score by the experimental composer Peter Ablinger. Dance · Jan 28 Noah K. Murray/Associated Press 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows happening this weekend and in the week ahead. Arts · Jan 30 Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Aba Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl? It's the Role She Was Born to Play The halftime show demands a pop unicorn. Twenty-one years into a music career that doesn't always get enough credit, J. Lo is ready to take center stage. Music · Jan 30 Noah K. Murray/Associated Press 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows happening this weekend and in the week ahead. Arts · Jan 30 Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Aba Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl? It's the Role She Was Born to Play The halftime show demands a pop unicorn. Twenty-one years into a music career that doesn't always get enough credit, J. Lo is ready to take center stage. Music · Jan 30 🤞 Are we getting it right? To refine this experience, we need to hear from you. Are you enjoying this newsletter? Are we offering you the right mix of stories? Where can we improve? Send Us Feedback ➡️ To experience Your Weekly Edition at its best, stay logged in on NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe | Account Settings | Privacy Policy | Contact Us All Newsletters | Subscribe 2019 © The New York Times Company | 620 8th Avenue, 10036 NY, New York ADVERTISEMENT