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‘The Little Mermaid’ Doesn’t Make Its Point
Disney’s awkward retread of the 1989 classic attempts a more progressive story with a Black lead, but is ultimately shallow in every way.

‘It’s Not Moral’: A Wave Of Criminal Justice Reforms Is Leaving Out Those Already Convicted
Across the country, lawmakers are beginning to correct “tough on crime” policies. But many of these reforms explicitly exclude people who are already in prison.

Fine Jewelry Moves to the Darker Side
The color black is showing up in designers’ gem and metal choices as an expression of everything from moody romanticism to downright Goth.

A Japanese Pearl Farm Shows Nature’s Artistic Process
A visit to the Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm where the culturing process was developed 130 years ago.

Paris Exhibition to Focus on Art Nouveau and Beyond
Creations by pre-eminent craftsmen — Lalique, Fouquet, Vever — will be part of a show at L’École, School of Jewelry Arts.

A Sculptor’s Take on Jewelry
The French contemporary artist Daniel Hourdé has been making rings and cuff links out of gems from Brazil.

Ron DeSantis Campaign Desperately Tries To Spin Glitchy 2024 Launch With Merch
A new t-shirt and mug raising money for the Florida governor had critics saying not so fast.

Even Lara Trump Was Baffled By Trump’s Bizarre ‘Red Button’ Rant At DeSantis
The former president's daughter-in-law admits to being stumped by this strange message aimed at the Florida governor.

Washington Post Explains The Real Danger To Ron DeSantis’ Pardon Talk
The move also shows the Florida governor is running in 2024 as "an echo" rather than an alternative to Donald Trump, said the newspaper's editorial...

Lawrence O’Donnell Spots New ‘Extremely Damning Evidence’ Against Trump
O'Donnell said if convicted, this charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.