An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes perceive, creating a false or misleading impression of reality. This happens because the brain processes visual ...

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has secured a contract to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for a North American shipowner. The order is valued at 741.2 billion won ...

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Credit...Jack Smyth Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff Each January, the ...

Our columnist on the books that wowed her this year. By Sarah Weinman Our critic A.O. Scott feels the heat of a wintry lyric by the Nobel laureate Louise Glück. By A.O. Scott Writing under a pseudonym ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. The Conjuring: Last Rites also stars Ben Hardy as Judy’s boyfriend, Tony Spera, and Steve ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. The English dub of the animated global blockbuster Ne Zha 2 is coming soon to streaming on ...

One of my favorite holiday traditions is getting comfy, grabbing my favorite holiday drink and treat, and settling down with a stack of the best Christmas novels, new and old. Is there anything cozier ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. It's December, which means there's no better activity than curling up by a ...