Month: February 2022

Why Wordle was perfect for this moment

Nicole Hemmer puts the Wordle craze in context, explaining why it works so well in our late-pandemic moment but also why it reflects familiar historical...

The most awkward Olympics

The Olympic torch to be lit Friday in Beijing is supposed to kick off a celebration of athletics. But this year’s winter competition is setting...

How China tries to intimidate its critics

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics has renewed concerns over China’s surveillance tactics and repression of free speech, leading many athletes to take steps to control...