Culture

Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, president of COP28 and CEO of Adnoc, speaking at the climate summit in 2023

The Naive Hope That Oil Companies Will Fix Climate Change
Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage Suggests His Screen Career Is Almost Over
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic Is a Walking Triple-Double
December 2023 books

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This December

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David Simon

"The Wire" Creator David Simon's Latest Project Is In a New Medium: Comics

Artist Philippe Squarzoni has adapted his book "Homicide" as a graphic novel

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy Criticizes Specifics of Upcoming Golf Ball Changes

A forthcoming rule change has left some pro golfers frustrated

Thursday Night Football logo

Are We Looking at Sports on Streaming the Wrong Way?

Revenue from sports broadcasting isn't just about commercials

Wolf

Wolves' Pending Return to Colorado Gets Mixed Reception

This follows a 2020 vote that paved the way for more wolves in the state

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Music

Bruce Springsteen lifting a guitar on stage

Bruce Springsteen Album Cover Art at the Center of New Jersey Lawsuit

At issue is the GTO on the cover of "Only the Strong Survive"

Shane MacGowan

Irish Eyes Will Always Smile Upon Shane MacGowan
The Iron Claw cast

The Best Movies, TV and Music for December
Bob Dylan over the years

Lessons From Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour
Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne Shares Health Update, Ambition for Final Concerts
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The InsideHook Newsletter.

News, advice and insights for the most interesting person in the room.

Film

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage Suggests His Screen Career Is Almost Over

He cited both artistic satisfaction and the desire to spend time with his family

Cailee Spaeny

We'll Need to Wait a Little Longer to Learn Baz Luhrmann's Take on "Priscilla"
The Iron Claw cast

The Best Movies, TV and Music for December
Tom Cruise showing his tricks as a bartender in a scene from the film 'Cocktail', 1988.

The Best Booze Movies Ever
"Saving Private Ryan" screening

Making a World War II Film Has Plenty of Challenges — Costumes Included
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TV

David Simon

"The Wire" Creator David Simon's Latest Project Is In a New Medium: Comics

Artist Philippe Squarzoni has adapted his book "Homicide" as a graphic novel

SNL AI sketch

Comedy Visited the Uncanny Valley on This Week's "SNL"
Bill Maher on the December 1, 2023 episode of "Real Time."

Bill Maher and David Mamet Revisited the History of Adult Films on “Real Time”
The Iron Claw cast

The Best Movies, TV and Music for December
"SNL" Tennis sketch

This Week's "SNL" Took a Strange Trip Into Tennis History
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Books

December 2023 books

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This December

From thrilling mysteries to an unconventional take on travel

David Simon

"The Wire" Creator David Simon's Latest Project Is In a New Medium: Comics
The best gifts for readers that aren't books.

The Best Gifts for Readers That Aren’t Books
Doug Melville's "Invisible Generals"

A New Book Explores the History of a Groundbreaking Military Family
LeBron James wearing a Lakers jersey in a game.

LeBron James Is the Protagonist of Two Conflicting American Tales
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Internet

Thursday Night Football logo

Are We Looking at Sports on Streaming the Wrong Way?

Revenue from sports broadcasting isn't just about commercials

Real pizza

It Sure Looks Like Uber Eats Used AI-Generated Food Photos
AI logo and a number of servers.

There's Good and Bad News About the AI Pact Several Countries Just Signed
Wooden camera

The Problem of AI-Generated News Photos Is Getting Worse
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Is Feuding With the Prime Minister of Ireland Now
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Design

Typewriter keys

A Stunning Collection of Vintage Typewriters Is Heading to Auction

Devices owned by everyone from Hemingway to Hefner are in the mix

Bedding, Bath Essentials and Other Home Goods Are 20% Off at Parachute

Bedding, Bath Essentials and Other Home Goods Are 20% Off at Parachute
Luxome’s Only Sale of the Year Is On

Luxome’s Only Sale of the Year Is On
Six different glasses ideal for drinking bourbon

The 12 Best Bourbon Glasses
Material's top-selling cutting board and knives are on sale for Black Friday.

Everything Is Discounted at Our Favorite Kitchen Retailers
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Sports

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic Is a Walking Triple-Double

The reigning NBA champ is leading the league in points, rebounds and assists

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy Criticizes Specifics of Upcoming Golf Ball Changes
A retro helmet featuring the old Pat Patriot logo.

Not Even Taylor Swift Could Save the Patriots
Jordan Love passes against the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL Best Bets: Experts Pick Week 13 Games Including Lions-Saints, 49ers-Eagles and Chiefs-Packers
Eagles and 49ers linemen battle during an NFL football game.

49ers-Eagles Rematch Better Live Up to the Hype After All the Trash Talk
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