The Relentless Ego of Ghislaine Maxwell

Plus: a beloved Puerto Rican restaurant and its rent dispute; what Joan Didion saw; and the year in New Yorker video. View in browser | Update your preferences Thursday, December 30, 2021 News Desk The Relentless Ego of Ghislaine Maxwell The British socialite, who has been convicted of conspiring with her late partner, Jeffrey Epstein, to groom minors for sexual abuse, continues to act like she has nothing to be ashamed of. By Naomi Fry Our Local Correspondents Casa Adela and the Dreams of Loisaida A beloved neighborhood restaurant’s rent dispute is a reminder of the vital history of Puerto Rican activism on the Lower East Side. By Eric Lach Postscript What Joan Didion Saw Her writing and thinking captured momentous change in American life—and in her own. By Nathan Heller 2021 in Review The Year in New Yorker Video A diverse collection of documentary and narrative shorts, including six short-listed for Academy Awards, reflected important changes in the film industry. By Rachel Riederer The Year in Review 2021 in Review The Year in New Yorker Interactive Storytelling Visual and immersive techniques opened up new worlds and deepened our coverage of a variety of subjects, from human-rights crises to the art of the Hollywood memoir. By Naib Mian 2021 in Review The Best Feel-Good and Feel-Bad TV of 2021 Some of these programs relaxed me, made me laugh, or made life feel a little more dumb—in the best way—for an evening or two. By Naomi Fry 2021 in Review The Best Video Games of 2021 As the industry confronts its cultural failings, smaller, more independent games have stepped into the breach. By Simon Parkin 2021 in Review Notable Performances and Recordings of 2021 The return to live music felt in some ways like the return of life itself. By Alex Ross Humor and Games Name Drop Play Today’s Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Will Nediger Crossword The Holiday Crossword: 2021 in Sports Feat achieved by both Diede de Groot and Dylan Alcott (September, 2021): ten letters. By Erik Agard Daily Shouts What I Will Give Up Because of Climate Change Contributing to food waste, using plastic shopping bags, flushing the toilet, fearing death, and more. By Alex Connolly and Ginny Hogan Daily Cartoon Thursday, December 30th By Emily Bernstein You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.