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Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth and Krysta Rodriguez on Sorkin’s ‘A Few Good Men’ (Gift Article)

Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth and Krysta Rodriguez are starring in a revival of Aaron Sorkin’s breakthrough, “A Few Good Men,” at Lincoln Center Theater.

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New York Times culture
This Is Your Brain on Art (Gift Article)

The Honolulu Museum of Art is showing how art can influence thinking, perspective and mood, in an exhibition that is part of a trend by museums to mix science and art.

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New York Times culture
Dolly Parton’s Cranberry Mold Recipe • 4★ (Gift Recipe)

We have to have cranberries with turkey, dressing and potatoes at Thanksgiving. We love that you can make this cranberry mold recipe, from our book “Good Lookin’ Cookin’” (Ten Speed Press, 2024), in a...

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Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake (Published 2019)
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It’s Docktober. Do You Know Where the Sea Slugs Are? (Gift Article)

Where there are floating docks, there are often communities of colorful marine organisms just below — and a community of curious people just above.

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New York Times cultureentertainment
The ‘Strip Club King’ of Tampa Has Died (Gift Article)

More than just the owner of an adult venue, Joe Redner was a political gadfly and fierce advocate for free speech and gay rights. He was 86.

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New York Times culturescience
At a Revamped Museum, Goya’s Nightmares Seem Scarily Relevant (Gift Article)

The artist’s portrayals of uncertainty and social upheaval are likely to resonate with visitors to an expanded museum in Zaragoza, Spain, that opens Friday.

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The Atlantic culturetechnologyscience
A Wolf Dawg’s Tale

My husband has worn the same Halloween costume for 18 years.

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New York Times cultureentertainment
Conor Kennedy and Giulia Be Share Their Love Story and Wedding (Gift Article)

By the time the couple met in person in Los Angeles, they had already fallen for each other after months of messaging on WhatsApp. They celebrated their marriage with three days of festivities in Rio ...

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New York Times culturesports
Did You Know That I Have Been Breathing All Wrong? (Gift Article)

And other lessons from trying “breathwork.”

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Wall Street Journal (Japan) politicscultureworld
米国はまだ社会主義を恐れているのか?

米共和党は「共産主義の脅威」への警告を中間選挙のメッセージの中心に据えてきた。だが党派を超えた政治的変化によってその戦略が難航している。

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New York Times culture
Antidepressants Don’t Correct A Chemical Imbalance. How, Then, Do They Work? (Gift Article)

Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses.

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Wall Street Journal (Japan) politicscultureworld
コインランドリーは楽な稼業か SNSと実態は大違い

SNSが描く「究極の不労所得」には、実は多くの地味な労働と奮闘が必要だ。

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New York Times culture
Harry Kane was not a born Ballon d’Or winner. That’s what makes him so special (Gift Article)

The Bayern Munich forward has evolved into a striker of pre-eminent quality but it was not an obvious journey

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Medium entertainmentculture
I Spent 24 Hours With The iPhone Duo. It Felt Like My First iPhone Again.

I thought I knew the iPhone inside out. Then I unfolded the Duo.

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New York Times culture
Dutch Baby Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes.

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New York Times sportsculture
Alexia Putellas wins women’s Ballon d’Or for joint-record third time (Gift Article)

The London City Lionesses midfielder joins Spain teammate Aitana Bonmati as a three-time winner of the accolade.

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NRC cultureworld
‘Ik ben geen verdwaalde winkelwagen’: 12 tips hoe je omgaat met mensen in een rolstoel

Japke-d. denkt mee: Zodra we iemand in een rolstoel zien, gaan we gek doen, merkt Japke-d. Bouma. Ze vroeg twee ervaringsdeskundigen hoe het wél moet. „Vraag niet aan een man in een rolstoel: ‘Doet hi...

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Medium culturetechnologyscience
What Are We Educating Designers to Become?

A monologue on design, education and the future of human creativity

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New York Times culturesports
Did You Notice: Why it looked like Spurs ‘always had an extra player’ against Chelsea (Gift Article)

No doubt you noticed this if you watched the game. But did you notice exactly how Spurs managed to do it?

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NRC cultureworld
Column | Cognitieve capitulatie voor de gedachtepolitie

Het zag er zo lollig uit allemaal. De pret spatte ervan af, net als de pretentie. Op een bord stond luid en duidelijk de (apocriefe) uitspraak van de Franse filosoof Voltaire: „Ik verafschuw wat u zeg...

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The Times (UK) businessculture
Seven ways to help ageing parents with money

From claiming overlooked benefits to protecting savings and preparing for care, these are the conversations worth having before a crisis strikes

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Medium culturetechnology
Flying Over Finfinnee Didn’t Feel Like Halloween Anymore

How a Global Visual Template Became an Oromo Cultural Fantasy

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New York Times culture
Opinion | A New Book Seeks to Shame the Elites Who Caved to Trump (Gift Article)

The more the logic of capitalism pervades the rest of life, the less room there is for compassion, honor or heroism.

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The Atlantic culturepolitics
America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

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New York Times culturefood
Afghan-Style Pumpkin (With Yogurt Sauce) Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)
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Smashed Beef Kebab With Cucumber Yogurt  Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

This quick skillet dinner of spiced, seared ground beef over cooling yogurt combines elements of two Persian classics: kebab koobideh (grilled kebabs) and mast-o-khiar (cucumber yogurt). The creamy yo...

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The Atlantic culture
The World's Most Efficient Languages

How much do you really need to say to put a sentence together?

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Medium culture
If Your Children are Being Raised to be “Proud MAGA” Then You’re Grooming Them and They’re Being…

Ask the kid why. If all you get back is who they hate, you found your answer.

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The Atlantic scienceculture
Modern Cats

“There is a prejudice against cats because dogs hate them. We defer overmuch to the opinion of the dog because he is ‘faithful.’”

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New York Times culture
Opinion | A.I. Is Lying to You. Here’s How to Fight Back. (Gift Article)

In the age of A.I. disinformation, we all need to use the tools of counterespionage to find the truth.

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New York Times culture
Creamy Tortellini Soup  Recipe • 5★ (Gift Recipe)

Store-bought, cheese-filled tortellini are immersed in an extra creamy tomato broth alongside Italian sausage and Tuscan (lacinato) kale, creating a hearty and comforting soup that comes together in 3...

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New York Times culturesports
How good is the Baylor football coaching job? Dave Aranda’s replacement can dream on potential (Gift Article)

There’s a lot of potential to like in Waco: decent money, good facilities, good location and a path to a conference title.

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Medium culturehealthtransportation
What If…

The Thoughts That Haunt Me

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New York Times culture
The Elizabeth Holmes Documentary, Through the Eyes of the Reporter Who Exposed Her (Gift Article)

Ms. Holmes handed the makers of “You Can See Everything” — and the rest of the world — a microscope with which to observe and dissect her lies.

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Medium culture
The Unofficial FAQ To Life With A Cleft Lip And Palate

Cleft lip and/or palate is by far the most common facial difference people are born with, yet for most, it remains a mystery. Let me fix…

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The Atlantic politicsculturelegal
Yes, We Have No Bananas

But please don’t blame the Jews.

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New York Times culturesports
Rays trail in World Series, but maybe DJ Kitty can help them claw back (Gift Article)

In the spirit of the Rally Monkey, the feline phenom became a fan favorite who inspired Rays fans.

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New York Times culturesports
Ballon d’Or 2026 — Winners (Gift Article)

Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas have been crowned the world’s best footballers at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.Bayern Munich striker Kane became the first Englishman to win the men’s award s...

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New York Times sportsculture
Alexander Skarsgard and Olivia Colman on the Joy of a Wicker Husband (Gift Article)

Is the male love interest the answer to toxic masculinity? The actors contemplate that prospect and the challenges of creating a very adult fable.

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Wall Street Journal (Japan) politicscultureworld
【社説】ハンガリーのオルバン前首相を国連事務総長に?

見出しの内容はその通りであり、読者の読み間違いではない。

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New York Times culturesports
Peter Nagy, Visionary Artist Turned Art Dealer, Dies at 66 (Gift Article)

After an early career in New York City, where he co-founded one of the first artist-run galleries, he fell in love with India and uprooted his life.

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New York Times culture
Crisp Gnocchi With Sausage and Peas (Published 2023)

This quick skillet dinner combines crisp gnocchi and brawny sausage with sweet pops of peas and herbs. It tastes like spring, but it can be prepared perennially — and without any chopping or waiting f...

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New York Times culture
Pat McAfee says he was 'uncomfortable' during Utah 'College GameDay,' alludes to Charlie Kirk killing

McAfee said he was upset about a video posted on university social media accounts asking students to give their best impressions of him.

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New York Times culture
ESPN’s Pat McAfee and others amplified a false rumor. A teenager’s life was ‘destroyed’ (Gift Article)

An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others

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New York Times culture
Last Ditch, a Lesbian Bar Whose Mask Policy Made It Famous, Will Close (Gift Article)

The Massachusetts bar, which catered to lesbians, lifted its Covid mask requirement once a week to attract more patrons. The decision brought criticism and national attention, but did not save the bus...

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The Atlantic culturebusiness
‘The Cloud’ Is a Terrible Metaphor

The internet has always been more physical—and fragile—than it seems.

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NRC worldhealthculture
‘Israëlische krijgsmacht zet vluchtelingenkamp in brand, 800 mensen op de vlucht’

Zo’n achthonderd mensen in Gaza-Stad zijn hun onderdak verloren nadat de Israëlische krijgsmacht zondagavond een tentenkamp in de wijk Shujaiya in brand stak. Dat melden onder meer Al Jazeera en het T...

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New York Times culturehealthentertainment
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now (Gift Article)

In this month’s picks, alien encounters, sinister deepfakes, fantastical time loops and postapocalyptic woe.

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New York Times culture
‘You Can See Everything’ Review: The Slippery Mind of Elizabeth Holmes
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