‘The Vanishing Elephant’ Review: Bringing ‘a Thing of Wonder’ to Life

This alluring spectacle at Stage 42, which aims to dazzle audiences 8 and older, makes powerful statements about the rights of both animals and human beings.

By Laurel Graeber

50 Rappers, 50 Stories

Over five decades, hip-hop has grown from a new art form to a culture-defining superpower. In their own words, 50 influential voices chronicle its evolution.

By Joe Coscarelli and Jon Caramanica

Home Is Where the Heart of Hip-Hop Is

Hip-hop got its start in a Bronx apartment building 50 years ago. The concept of home has been at the center of the genre ever since.

By Anna Kodé

Jimmy Kimmel Said to Be Returning as Oscars Host

It will be the late-night comedian’s fourth time as M.C. of the awards ceremony, which won back some viewers last year.

By Brooks Barnes

Deadly Fire at Guyana Dormitory Was Deliberately Set, Official Says

Many of the 19 victims were schoolchildren. The fire service said it was still unclear who had set the building ablaze.

By Genevieve Glatsky

An Ode to the Women of Hip-Hop That Plays Like a Mixtape

On the genre’s 50th anniversary, “The Motherlode” honors contributions by the women, like Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shanté and Megan Thee Stallion, who’ve made it what it is today.

By Evan Nicole Brown

At a Maya site, the eclipse brings a focus to living traditions.

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs

A Bird’s-Eye View of a Technicolor World

Scientists have devised a new video system that reveals how animals see color, and us.

By Emily Anthes