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Xi and Putin Meet Again, Two Strongmen in a Weak Moment
Russia is isolated by its invasion of Ukraine and needs China more than ever. But China, facing a Covid crisis, is in no position to risk sanctions.
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Newyork
The Signal App and the Danger of Privacy at All Costs
Two weeks ago, the Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey passionately advocated in a blog post the view that neither Twitter nor the government nor any other company should exert control over what participants post. “It’s critical,” he said, “that the ...
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Newyork
Did the Mother of Young Adult Literature Identify as a Man?
Louisa May Alcott balked when her editor asked her to write a book for girls. “Never liked girls or knew many,” she journaled, “except my sisters.” Sisters were all it took. Alcott’s semi-autobiographical “Little Women,” which follows a family of ...
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Newyork
The Ambivalence of Advent
Advent is a season of half-light. The days are short, the night encroaches, twilight seems to start just after noon. It’s a season when many of us reach the seeming end of our capacities — too much to do and buy, too many memories and obligations ...
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Books
Read Your Way Through Edinburgh
Edinburgh calls to readers, its pearl-grey skies urging them to curl up with a book. Maggie O’Farrell, the author of “Hamnet,” suggests reading that best reflects her city.
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Newyork
Adam Schiff: Don’t Forget That Many Republicans in Congress Enabled Trump’s Big Lie
On Dec. 27, 2020, more than six weeks after losing re-election, an infuriated President Donald Trump telephoned his acting attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen. Mr. Trump’s former attorney general, Bill Barr, had announced his resignation less than two ...
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World
Coalition Deal Puts Netanyahu on Brink of Power in Israel
After weeks of talks, Benjamin Netanyahu said he had formed a new governing coalition. Once ratified by Parliament, the deal will return him to power at the head of a hard-right alliance.
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Books
Songs from Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga Make the Oscar Shortlist
The academy also released shortlists for documentary, international feature and seven other categories.
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Newyork
A Holiday Surprise From Yotam Ottolenghi
It’s party season! Bring some fun to your next gathering with a savory pie that conceals a cheesy filling of butternut squash and chard.
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Books
Chelsea Handler Needs More Jennifer Coolidge in Her Life
The comedian, whose new Netflix special is “Revolution,” talks about siblings, Kristin Hannah and no longer being annoyed when people talk about gratitude.