

Sarah Lyall
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Esther Perel’s Business Is Your Business
She is podcasting-famous, considered a “crossover breakthrough artist” by other therapists — and still trying to both see patients and conquer new platforms.
Bill Nighy, Master of Misdirection
Though his turn in the drama “Living” is the subject of Oscar chatter, just try getting him to talk about his art. He prefers self-deprecation...
Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup
Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland
From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of...
Twists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups
In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school. But there is order in...
That Awkward Moment When the Prince of Wales Says He’s Backing England
Prince William, the heir to the British throne, offered his support to England even as it prepared to face Wales in the World Cup. He...
World Cup: England Soccer Fans Seek Beer in Qatar
Qatar’s late changes to the rules for drinking at World Cup stadiums is only a temporary inconvenience if you know where to look.
How Time Softened Judgment of Camilla and Fury Over Diana’s Death
A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.
How the Passage of Time Softened the Fury Over Diana’s Death
A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.
An Inscrutable Monarch, Endlessly Scrutinized Onstage and Onscreen
Queen Elizabeth II was portrayed in plays and highbrow films, in made-for-TV movies and broad comedies and, of course, in “The Crown.” Many sought to...