The Afterlife of a Las Vegas Spectacular

Plus: China’s provocation at the Olympic opening ceremonies; how the U.S. economy defied Omicron; and new fiction by Alexander MacLeod. View in browser | Update your preferences Saturday, February 5, 2022 U.S. Journal The Afterlife of a Las Vegas Spectacular Nearly two years after “Le Rêve” went dark, cast members are still grappling with what it means to be a performer without a show. By Meg Bernhard Daily Comment ISIS After the American Strike For an indication of the terrorist group’s future, look to its recent past. By Dexter Filkins Our Columnists How the Economy Defied Omicron to Add Nearly Half a Million Jobs More people worked from home, but employers kept hiring, giving the Biden Administration a political lift. By John Cassidy The Sporting Scene China’s Provocation at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies The inclusion of the cross-country skier Dinigeer Yilamujiang, whom China identified as of Uyghur heritage, carried a double message. By Louisa Thomas Culture and More Photo Booth When Hip-Hop Was Young Sue Kwon photographed the artists whose music would go on to change the world. By Hua Hsu Fiction “Once Removed” “All this running around trying to please people. Why? What about what she wanted for herself?” By Alexander MacLeod This Week in Fiction Alexander MacLeod on Resentment and Empathy The author discusses “Once Removed,” his story from the latest issue of the magazine. By David S. Wallace Tables for Two An Opulent Korean Tasting Menu, at Jua At this restaurant, the point is less about making Korean flavors more palatable to the masses than about dislodging the cuisine from its association with proletarian presentation. By Jiayang Fan Humor and Games Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Will Nediger Blitt’s Kvetchbook Putin Puttin’ His Foot Down “Diplomacy” the old-fashioned way. By Barry Blitt Shouts & Murmurs Preaching-Team Tips for Surefire Sermons Try these 100%-guaranteed punch lines. By Paul Rudnick Crossword The Weekend Puzzle Adorable encounter in a rom-com: eight letters. By Robyn Weintraub 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 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.