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THE SQUATTER OF POINT DUME

SURE, LET A NEIGHBOR USE THE GUEST ROOM FOR A FEW NIGHTS. WHAT COULD GO WRONG? A LOT, AS A SERIES OF UNSUSPECTING RESIDENTS LEARNED AFTER ONE WOMAN ALLEGEDLY EXPLOITED CALIFORNIA'S TENANCY LAWS TO TURN CASUAL STAYS INTO PROTRACTED EVICTION WARS IN AN EXCLUSIVE MALIBU ENCLAVE

Red Hot

There's no one in Hollywood-or anywhere else, probably-like NATASHA LYONNE. Her wry, wrenching work in Poker Face, His Three Daughters, and Russian Doll has brought an indie favorite into the spotlight

L.A. POSTCARD - GHOST TOWN

On most weekday afternoons, U.S. Route 101, which slices through the city of Los Angeles, thrums with traffic, brake lights blinking like those on a Christmas tree. Several days ago, as wildfires ravaged the city and the surrounding county, a haze of smoke filtered the sun like a silk scarf over a lamp. It was eerily smooth sailing from Silver Lake to Exit 9B, Hollywood and Highland, near Runyon Canyon Park.

INTIMATE PROJECTS DEPT. THE GOLDFISH BOWL

There are roughly eight hundred galleries that hold the permanent collection of the Met, and as of a recent Tuesday morning the married writers Dan and Becky Okrent had examined every piece in all but two.

THE CROSSWORD

A beginner-friendly puzzle

THE CURRENT CINEMA - GHOST'S-EYE VIEW

“Presence.”

A CRITIC AT LARGE - CHECK THIS OUT

If you think apps and social media are ruining our ability to concentrate, you haven't been paying attention.

WHEELS UP

Can the U.K.’s Foreign Secretary negotiate a course between the E.U. and President Trump?

ANNALS OF INQUIRY: CHASING A DREAM

What insomniacs know.

THE ST. ALWYNN GIRLS AT SEA SHEILA HETI

There was a general sadness that day on the ship. Dani was walking listlessly from cabin to cabin, delivering little paper flyers announcing the talent show at the end of the month. She had made them the previous week; then had come news that the boys' ship would not be attending. It almost wasn't worth handing out flyers at all—almost as if the show had been cancelled. The boys' ship had changed course; it was now going to be near Gibraltar on the night of the performance—nowhere near where their ship would be, in the middle of the North Atlantic sea. Every girl in school had already heard Dani sing and knew that her voice was strong and good. The important thing was for Sebastien to know. Now Sebastien would never know, and it might be months before she would see him again—if she ever would see him again. All she had to look forward to now were his letters, and they were only delivered once a week, and no matter how closely Dani examined them, she could never have perfect confidence that he loved her, because of all his mentions of a girlfriend back home.

AFTER THE FIRE: PAPER AND ASH

\"The first thing you think of when you see your home engulfed in flames is, My world and future have changed,\" Robert J. Lang, one of the world's foremost origami artists and theorists, said recently.

LAUGH DEPT.PRECOCIOUS

In \"The Great Depresh,\" Gary Gulman's documentary-style comedy special about his lifelong struggle with depression, a camera crew follows him to his childhood home in Peabody, Massachusetts.

PARTY FAVORS

Perle Mesta and the golden age of the Washington hostess.

THE MASTER BUILDER

Norman Foster's empire of image control.

ON AND OFF THE AVENUE - Top of the Class

Whenever I consider “taking a class,” as a grown woman living in New York City, my mind immediately turns to “The Ladies Who Lunch,” the show-stopping number from Stephen Sondheim’s 1970 musical, “Company.”

THE TALK OF THE TOWN

The conflagration that became known that became known as the Bel Air Fire broke out on the morning of November 6, 1961, in a patch of brush north of Mulholland Drive. Fanned by Santa Ana winds, the flames jumped the drive, then spread toward the homes of the rich and famous.

CHARLOTTE'S PLACE

Living with the ghost of a cinéma-vérité pioneer.

MILLENNIALS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Fame is fickle, and no one knows this better than millennials. Once, they were everywhere—in television laugh tracks for “The Big Bang Theory,” in breathless think pieces about social-media narcissism, and acting the fool in 360p YouTube comedy videos. Then—poof! Gone like yesterday’s avocado toast.

WALKING RESTORED MY HOPE & HAS MADE ME A BETTER CAREGIVER

As a retired nurse, Cathline DeWitt, 74, has spent a lifetime taking care of others. But when a bicycle accident left her husband paralyzed, wheelchair-bound and in need of constant assistance, she struggled to juggle a host of new responsibilities. Then Cathline discovered the healing power of carving out time for herself, and the simple habit that helps her find joy every day.

Winter-Proof Your Skin FROM HEAD TO TOE

Say bye-bye to dryness

INNER BEAUTY

INNER BEAUTY The classic exterior of a Minneapolis townhouse inspires a kitchen that's big on tradition-and bold in color

CAPITAL GAINS

IN WASHINGTON, D.C’S EMBASSY ROW NEIGHBORHOOD, A GEORGIAN MASTERPIECE WELCOMES AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS THAT CARRY HISTORY FORWARD

DINNER TONIGHT? TAKE IT SLOW

Supper practically prepares itself with these hearty meals made extra easy in your slow cooker

ARTISTRY IN RESIDENCE

A SCULPTOR AND HIS WIFE WELCOME SHAPELY SILHOUETTES AND A SOOTHING PALETTE INTO THEIR LIGHT-FILLED CALIFORNIA HOME

I Am Traditional

Selma Blair Actress, writer, and disability rights advocate, known for her roles in Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde

TIES THAT BIND

OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY, A SECOND HOME IS BOTH FRIENDLY AND FIERCE IN ITS STYLISH PALETTE

Stay energized and illness-free

We count on our home to be a warm, cozy haven when the temperature drops outside. But closing doors and windows to keep out winter's chill causes indoor air pollution to climb. That's a problem since contaminants that lurk in the air can trigger foggy thinking and fatigue. And according to researchers reporting in Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, exposure to indoor pollutants can inflame airways and impede immunity to increase the risk of cold and flu. Here's how to keep your energy and immunity up

Winter-proof your hair

Dry, cold air means your hair needs extra TLC during the cooler months. Here, the best remedy for every hair type, so you can find the perfect match

"DHEA revved my low libido!"

Dietitian Heidi Moretti was both concerned and frustrated when her desire for intimacy began to drop in her late 40s. But she was shocked when a simple supplement became an easy, affordable remedy that lifted her mood and restored her spark!

Indoor health boosters!

Too cold and snowy to step outside? Stay in! Research shows you can improve your health and happiness right from the comfort of home