Corrections

‘Mosul’ Review: In Iraq, This Time It’s Personal

A rogue Iraqi SWAT team fights the Islamic State in Matthew Michael Carnahan’s action thriller.

Edward P. Lazear, Economist and Presidential Adviser, Dies at 72

He was a widely respected labor economist at Stanford who led President George W. Bush’s economic council during the financial crisis.

The Grammys

How Phoebe Bridgers Got Her Grammys Good News

The 26-year-old singer and songwriter picked up her first four nominations on Tuesday, including one for best new artist.

Iran Frees British-Australian Scholar in Prisoner Swap

Iranian state media said the scholar, Kylie Moore-Gilbert, was released in return for three Iranians. Social media identified the Iranians as men detained in Thailand on bomb plot charges.

Alaska’s Controversial Pebble Mine Fails to Win Critical Permit, Likely Killing It

The immense project would have been one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines, but regulators found it “contrary to the public interest” due to environmental risks in the pristine Alaskan tundra.

10 Classical Concerts to Stream in December

An exploration of Josephine Baker, an avant-garde trumpeter and the composer John Adams are among the highlights.

Cyclone Nivar Reaches India, Battering Its Eastern Coast

The severe storm weakened after making landfall near Puducherry. At least 3 people were killed.

Biden and China

And what else you need to know today.

Like a Boss

The Pandemic Work Diary of a Podcasting Tech Editor

Nilay Patel and The Verge are still reviewing gadgets and covering an industry, but with cameos from a Halloween-loving 2-year-old.

I Remember When Rock Was Young

As a closeted queer teenager in 1970, I found something in Elton John’s voice that gave me hope. It still does.