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Renate Reinsve of ‘Sentimental Value’, Talks Levity, Joachim Trier and Quantum Physics

“I would feel deflated if I couldn’t go into something deeply existential and explore,” said the Norwegian actress, who stars in the Oscar-buzzy “Sentimental Value.”

A.I. Companion Ads for Friend.com Flood NYC Subway, Fueling Backlash and Vandalism

An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism.

15 Years Into the Boom, Iceland Asks if It’s Had Enough of Mass Tourism

A volcanic eruption in 2010 put the island nation on millions of travelers’ maps. But is the country’s culture now at risk?

In Troy Hawke’s Comedy, Compliments Are His Punchline

Milo McCabe, a comedian known for complimenting strangers through his character Troy Hawke, is proof that kindness never goes out of style.

Bounty for Paul Skenes Topps Rookie Card Inspires Treasure Hunt

The Pittsburgh Pirates offered 30 years of season tickets in exchange for a Paul Skenes rookie card, and collectors say it could sell for $1…

‘Sweet Bobby’ on Netflix Tells the Catfishing Nightmare of Kirat Assi

A new Netflix documentary tells a sinister tale of a decade-long online romance scam, and the devastation that followed.

Getting Acquainted With Our New Workplace Columnist

Anna Holmes, the incoming writer of Work Friend, shares what to expect from the column now that so many of our relationships with the office…

‘America’s Sweethearts’ Chronicles Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Kelli Finglass, the director of the dance squad, sits down for a discussion of the new Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts.”

‘The Hunt for Gollum’ Is Announced, Then ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Film Disappears

When Warner Bros. greenlit a new “Lord of the Rings” movie and a 15-year-old fan film with the same title disappeared, its devotees sprang into…

Kali Reis of ‘True Detective’ Fought Her Way to HBO. What’s Next?

The “True Detective” star, who first made her name in the boxing ring, isn’t scared of online trolling — even by the creator of her…