The Quiet Man

NEW KENSINGTON, Pennsylvania — Thomas Tull is walking along the old wooden brick floor of what began as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company and later became Alcoa, a place where researchers and manufacturers created a hub of foundational aluminum manufacturing for nearly a century.

Kae Tempest's 'Having Spent Life Seeking' Review

An ex-offender searches for meaning and beauty in the second novel from the spoken-word performer

I’ve Seen All I Need to See review

An actor returns after the death of a family member, but there’s not much more of depth in this noirish tale with a painfully pretentious voiceover

Asian mothers, bad feelings: notes on an all-conquering stereotype

A certain image of the tiger mom – strict, cold and demanding – is ubiquitous in popular culture. Why?

Which rug is best for your room? 21 expert picks, plus tips on choosing pile, size and material

A rug can work wonders on a dull room, but buying a high-quality one is an investment. Here’s how to find one that fits your space lifestyle and budget

Remains of baby boy found wrapped in 1910 newspaper laid to rest in UK

Mystery of identity of child – known as Baby Auckland – and how he died remains unsolved since discovery of body

Cool as a cucumber: man calmly ate salad as press dinner shooting unfolded

Michael Glantz, a senior talent agent, says he ‘wasn’t scared’ and ‘wanted to watch’ as chaos broke out at the event

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Gas and Taxes

Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.

A river goddess, April snowfall and King’s Day celebrations: photos of the day

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Brute 1976 review

Aiming to subvert the all-American exploitation film with progressive comment and a touch of diversity, this horror soon reverts to hokey tropes and carnage

‘I needed to be in that strange, flat place’: how an Orkney garden healed a writer

After her sister died, Victoria Bennett left Cumbria for the remote Scottish archipelago, where she learned to go with the ebb and flow of life

Gunman’s Manifesto Reveals Trump Admin Target List: “Prioritized From Highest-Ranking To Lowest”

Allen was "well-educated, credentialed, employed, and institutionally formed. That's what makes this so disturbing."