THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE, 2025

Reliable news coverage has never been more important than it is now. Journalists must remain vigilant and rigorous in the face of a second Trump Administration. To help them do so, we are releasing an updated version of Strunk and White’s “Elements of Style.” Please refer to the following examples when writing and reporting, for as long as that’s still allowed.

CHARACTER STUDIES

“Purpose” on Broadway and “Vanya” downtown.

HOME SLICE

The making of an Indian American specialty.

A MATTER OF FACTS

On the loss of two sons.

BEYOND THE CURVE

In medicine and public health, we cling to universal benchmarks—at a cost.

LANDSCAPE MODE

Dirty Projectors' symphony for a burning world.

CHORAL HISTORY

“The Alto Knights.”

DO YOU KNOW JESUS?

Why the Gospel stories won’t stay dead and buried.

Richard Brody on Pauline Kael's "Notes on Heart and Mind"

When Pauline Kael joined The New Yorker’s staff as a movie critic, in January, 1968, the world of cinema was undergoing drastic change.

COMMUNITY PROPERTY

Who gets to determine the meaning of divorce?

OPEN SECRET

Why did police let one of America's most prolific predators get away for so long?

Born This Way

Mother Monster throws her whole self into the pot.

My Own Private Avignon Claude Noëlle Toly's 275-square-foot studio feels worlds away from Bleecker Street.

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156 MINUTES WITH...Sean Manning

The new publisher of Simon & Schuster's main imprint is looking to Chicken Shop Date for inspiration.

Rogue Rite of Spring

Two anonymous climbers take to the sky on the Upper West Side.

What's French for 'Steakhouse'?

Daniel Boulud takes on America's burliest restaurant genre at La Tête d'Or.

Severance's Biggest Wild Card

Britt Lower had to deepen the war within her character(s) in the show’s second season.

Completely New Pho

The pho Nam Dinh is hot and homemade at chef Nhu Ton’s shop near Union Square.

Married to the Job

A slick thriller makes monogamy look hot.

This Is Fascism - The U.S. is starting to resemble El Salvador's brutal regime.

When President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador eagerly volun- teered to receive 261 deportees the Trump administration had possibly illegally airlifted from the U.S. in mid-March, he instantly became one of the biggest stars in American conservative politics.

COVID's Legacy of Judginess

We spent so much time calling people out— and never stopped.

John Mulaney's Playhouse

On his new live talk show, the comedian can do whatever he wants. What exactly is that?

Brick Is Back

Even prolific builders of glass towers have rediscovered clay’s texture, shadow, and drama.

Fast Car

Nuance and vulnerability sing in a visiting Tennessee Williams adaptation.

SIEMENS SLASHES 6,000 JOBS: AUTOMATION AND EV CHARGING UNITS FACE THE AXE

Siemens AG, a titan in industrial engineering, dropped a bombshell on March 18, 2025, announcing plans to cut 6,000 jobs worldwide across its automation and electric vehicle (EV) charging divisions.

RESIDENT EVIL 3 LURCHES ONTO IPHONE, IPAD, AND MAC: HORROR GOES MOBILE

Capcom has unleashed a chilling treat for survival horror fans, bringing Resident Evil 3 to iPhone, iPad, and Mac on March 18, 2025, as announced via the App Store.

Mac Studio

THE ULTIMATE PRO DESKTOP PUSHED EVEN FURTHER WITH THE M4 MAX CHIP

APPLE UNVEILS REQUIRED IOS 19 AND IOS 20 FEATURES FOR EU COMPLIANCE

Apple faces a sweeping mandate from the European Union, announced on March 19, 2025, to overhaul its mobile operating system with a slate of interoperability enhancements for iOS 19 and iOS 20, as detailed by the European Commission.

BEST HOME WORKSTATION FEATURES FOR PRODUCTIVITY: CRAFTING THE PERFECT APPLE-CENTRIC SETUP

Turning your home into a productivity haven starts with a workstation that balances focus, comfort, and quality of life-a space where Apple devices shine and daily routines thrive.

ENCRYPTED MESSAGING APPS PROMISE PRIVACY AT GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY'S EXPENSE

Encrypted messaging tools-Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp-have carved out a digital sanctuary, pledging to keep your conversations under lock and key.