A New Epicenter of the Coronavirus Outbreak

Plus: Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein; how the Indian government watched Delhi burn; and “Emma.” View in browser | Update your preferences Our Columnists How Iran Became a New Epicenter of the Coronavirus Outbreak The Iranian government’s actions appear to have contributed to the crisis. By Robin Wright Personal History Under Lockdown in Italy’s Coronavirus-Quarantine Zone Feltre, in northern Italy, is the ideal town for those who are interested in shutting out the rest of the world. As the coronavirus spreads, residents are trying to do exactly that. By Kenneth R. Rosen Politics and More Podcast Rebecca Solnit on Harvey Weinstein and the Lies that Powerful Men Tell The author discusses the Weinstein verdict and what it signals about the future of the fight against powerful abusers. By Dorothy Wickenden Daily Comment Another Israeli Election—and Plan to Defeat Benjamin Netanyahu As Israelis head to the polls for the third time in twelve months, the power broker Avigdor Lieberman hopes to break the impasse of the past two elections. By Bernard Avishai Dispatch How the Indian Government Watched Delhi Burn The Bharatiya Janata Party’s top leaders—the Prime Minister included—seem to excel at creating conditions in which violence can unfold. By Samanth Subramanian PAID POST Apeirogon is Colum McCann’s most ambitious work to date From the National Book Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of Let the Great World Spin comes Apeirogon, an epic story rooted in the real-life friendship of two fathers—one Israeli, one Palestinian—united by loss. Cultural Comment Quarantine Cooking: Finding Relief from Coronavirus Anxiety in the Kitchen In China, millions of people living under lockdown are using the Internet to re-create the conviviality of sharing a meal. By Krish Raghav Culture and More The Front Row A Horror Film of Diabolical Twists and Empty Showmanship Leigh Whannell’s loose adaptation of “The Invisible Man” shows an attentiveness to the role of technology in modern life but is devoid of societal context. By Richard Brody The Pictures How Autumn de Wilde Made “Emma” So Edible The director counts Paddington Bear as a style icon and the male nudity in Merchant-Ivory films as inspiration for her Jane Austen remake. By Sarah Larson Humor from The New Yorker Daily Shouts Learning the Ropes “I reminded Rotten Pete that I don’t heed orders from any living man. That be like one of me main things.” By Simon Rich Daily Cartoon Friday, February 28th By Drew Dernavich Sign up for more newsletters from The New Yorker. Visit The New Yorker shop. Question about your subscription? Contact Customer Care. New Yorker digital subscribers get unlimited access to everything on newyorker.com. Log in to your account here. We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to TNYinbox@newyorker.com. This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, NewYorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2020. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.