She Grew Up Loving ‘Legally Blonde.’ Now She’s Elle Woods. 01. July 2026 (11:02) Lexi Minetree beat out 5,000 other actors to play the teenage heroine of “Elle,” a prequel series. She shares many qualities with her can-do character.(New York Times)
Cheating Chickadees Are Seduced by Smarts 01. July 2026 (11:02) Female mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates, unless a smarter suitor comes along.(New York Times)
‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Third Time’s the Charm 01. July 2026 (11:01) The latest film of the wildly successful spinoff franchise ushers the Minions into a new era of cultural ubiquity, while bringing some new creative juice.(New York Times)
‘Enola Holmes 3’ Review: A Kidnapping in Malta 01. July 2026 (11:01) Millie Bobby Brown shines as Sherlock’s younger sister in the playful third movie of this popular franchise.(New York Times)
The Yoto Music Box Is a Ray of Hope Amid the ‘Techlash’ 01. July 2026 (11:01) Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice.(New York Times)
