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How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing An ancient saying posits that you can never step into the same river twice. That also applies to the innovative documentary “Eno.” Filmmaker Gary Hustwit (“Helvetica”), collaborating with creative technologist Brendan Dawes, developed new generative software that draws from more than 500 hours … Read more

People walk past tents of a homeless encampment near MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on Dec. 5. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Both the city and county of Los Angeles are considering breaking up the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. Numerous reports criticize LAHSA for funding discrepancies and poor accountability. These are … Read more

The logos of several artificial-intelligence apps are seen on a smartphone screen in 2024. (NurPhoto via Getty Images) To the editor: Those who are concerned about hurting the feelings of sentient artificial-intelligence computer systems should read Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein” and ask themselves what kind of a monster we may have created. (“If your … Read more

Supporters of Donald Trump carry signs at a campaign rally in Wisconsin on Sept. 7, 2024. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press) To the editor: In his column differentiating between the “swamp” and the “deep state,” Jonah Goldberg gives the right-wing delusional view of the deep state and then states it does not exist. But there … Read more

Within hours of Elon Musk changing his X handle to ‘Kekius Maximus’ on New Year’s Eve — a reference to an previously obscure cryptocurrency – its value rocketed 4,800% to hit a market cap of $380 million. It was just the latest so-called meme coin — a cryptocurrency based on a meme or cultural event … Read more

Kylie Jenner revealed she got plastic surgery on her breasts before welcoming her daughter in 2018. (Evan Agostini / Invision / Associated Press) Yes, Kylie Jenner has had plastic surgery done — she said so herself in the latest episode of “The Kardashians.” After years of denying speculation that she had gone under the knife, … Read more

Daniel Craig has explained why he rolled up to the 2025 Golden Globes without his leading lady. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Daniel Craig has explained why he rolled up to the 2025 Golden Globes without his leading lady. The actor, 56, who was nominated for his work in “Queer,” hit the red carpet solo at Sunday night’s … Read more

The algorithm must have thought I was onto something because it matched the queen bee and me again. (Valeria Petrone / For The Times) My phone buzzed. The queen bee was interested, again. I’d been swiping on Bumble for a girl like her all year. Outgoing and social, like me. A runner, like me. An … Read more

“We should call each other,” she said. “When we’re both having hard days, we can talk about them.” (Jonathan Bartlett / For the Times) I remember her every year at this time — and when I see the Missed Connections on Craigslist, where strangers who were too shy to connect when they first crossed paths … Read more

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