WASHINGTON — A new study by Moderna suggests that its updated coronavirus booster strengthens a key component of the immune system’s defense against the Omicron subvariant that accounted for most infections in the United States in recent months. The company announced the findings in a news release on Monday. The underlying data has not yet…
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, an Iranian refugee who lived for 18 years in Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and whose intriguing tale inspired the 2004 Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal,” died on Saturday in that same airport. The cause of death, in Terminal 2F at about noon, was a heart attack, a representative for the…
A White House wedding has historically been the sort of rare event that can add a modern sheen to the dustiness of the presidency. It can — for an afternoon, at least — turn the press from restive to fawning. And it can give the president a needed feel-good story. President Biden and Jill Biden,…
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford When: Nov. 5 Where:LACMA’s annual Art + Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art in L.A. Wearing: Head-to-toe Gucci Why: I mean, why not hard launch your relationship while wrapped in a designer blanket?
Wölffer Estate Vineyard has a deep portfolio of ciders, but its latest one, Oishii Cider, stands apart. It’s crystal clear, and the first whiff and taste reveal a subtle slice of apple. Made in collaboration with the local sake maker Brooklyn Kura, Oishii Cider is slowly cold-fermented with sake yeast, giving it a sake-style profile…
Platonic relationships are unsung — and essential. The Times wants to hear about the meaningful friendships in your life and how you’ve maintained them.
As Thanksgiving Day draws ever closer, cooks all over the United States are dusting off old recipe cards for family favorites, like Grandma Judy’s pumpkin bread and Aunt Rhoda’s deviled eggs. Cooking heirloom dishes brings the past, and lost loved ones, right back to the table. My dad may not be with us, feeding me…
Studies have shown that families that take part in group activities together share a stronger bond; one that improves communication builds kids’ self-esteem and fosters positive behaviors. If your kids are nature lovers, and they enjoy off-the-beaten-path adventures, why not organize a cooking escapade with them? You don’t need to go very far to combine…
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Inside the 128-square-foot shaping bay at Michael Surfboards, family history and lifelong passion collide for its owner, Michael Takayama. “I remember my uncle saying to me, ‘Kid, do me a favor, when my time comes, make sure my tools collect dust in the right way, not the wrong way,’” Mr. Takayama said,…
If you are in certain Dolce & Gabbana or Louis Vuitton stores, or the lobbies of several Bulgari or Four Seasons hotels, be sure to look up. You likely will see a large, dazzling, one-of-a-kind light fixture, every piece of glass mouth-blown on the Venetian island of Murano, just as it has been done for…