Nikki Glaser Wants to Kill as Host of the Globes. Is She Overthinking It?

To refine her monologue for Sunday’s show, she relied on two writers’ rooms and 91 test runs. Then came the fickle audiences and a crisis of confidence.

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.

How to Watch the Golden Globes 2025: Date, Time, Streaming

This year’s ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, could bring some clarity to a muddled best picture race.

How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here is How I Mastered My Own.

The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era

The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s…

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

Religious Leaders Experiment with A.I. in Sermons

Modern religious leaders are experimenting with A.I. just as earlier generations examined radio, television and the internet.

The Instagram Husband Ponders His Own Account

A second-person narrative of social media.

Music brings New Orleans’ French Quarter back to life

Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year’s Day tragedy.