In 'Queer,' Daniel Craig is outstanding as a fictionalized William S. Burroughs In this adaptation of Burroughs' autobiographical novel, Craig plays an American who falls hard for a younger man in 1950s Mexico City. It's a singular performance, but also a deeply human one. Justin Chang
Microfeminism: The next big thing in fighting the patriarchy People are sharing the different tactics they use help to uplift women in small ways. Alana Wise
Want a great photo of yourself? Try these confidence-boosting poses Anyone can be photogenic. It just takes practice. A model and a posing coach share postures and movements to help you get more comfortable in front of the camera. Margaret Cirino
Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz. Alana Wise
Two good new spy series close out the year: 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency' In the Netflix series Black Doves, the wife of Britain's defense minister is secretly working for a private spy firm. Paramount+'s The Agency is a reworking of the acclaimed French series The Bureau. John Powers
Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a teen. In A Body Made of Glass she chronicles her experience with hypochondria and the history of the condition. Terry Gross
Pantone's 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world Pantone isn't the only color system of its kind. But thanks to an innovative founder and savvy marketing, it's become the industry standard. Emma Bowman
How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why. Allison Aubrey
The right (and wrong) things to say to a grieving friend It can be hard to find the right words to say to a friend whose loved one has died. Experts share the dos and don'ts of expressing condolences. Julia Furlan
Seattle Art Museum guards strike for better pay and benefits Unionized security guards at Seattle Art Museum are striking this week after failing to secure a contract. Monica Nickelsburg
