Today’s crossword puzzle theme is “World Food Bank.” Adam Wagner, a creative lead at Patreon, is also a beekeeper with around twenty thousand honeybees. The social dynamics of crossword puzzles are highlighted in a virtual setting, showcasing ways to connect with others through puzzling activities, especially during times of social distancing.
In addition to the crossword puzzle, the article also touches on various topics such as the Vice-Presidential debate, Doug Emhoff’s Gen X energy, and insights into the monarchy through Queen Elizabeth II’s bookshelf recommendations. J.D. Vance’s aspirations, defending trans lives in a conservative state, and the challenges of artificial intelligence are also discussed in the newsletter.
The article delves into the importance of storytelling surrounding teen suicide, exploring the politics of place through figures like J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Conversations with AI bots and the season finale of the show “Industry” are also highlighted in the newsletter.
A surprising discovery at L.A.’s health-food mecca, Erewhon, is discussed in the newsletter, along with updates on the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The imperfections of ChatGPT’s plagiarism detection and the comfort found in music from Coldplay are also touched upon in the newsletter.
The crossword puzzle features a clue asking for a seven-letter country on the Gulf of Finland. Meanwhile, an intriguing dining experience at the Copenhagen restaurant Alchemist, where diners are served unique dishes like raw jellyfish and freeze-dried lamb brain in a fake cranium, is examined. The restaurant’s approach to combining gastronomy with sensory experiences raises questions of whether it is considered “gastronomic opera” or if it borders on sensory overload.
A new memoir by Stephen Bruno, a doorman at a building on Park Avenue, sheds light on the typical topics of conversation among doormen, including baseball, women, and Puerto Rico. Bruno’s perspective offers insights into how interactions with doormen can reflect aspects of residents’ lives and interests.