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Matthew Barney’s Time Has Come Again
Misunderstood for decades, the sculptor and filmmaker is pushing ceramic to its limits. He’s dancing. He’s making the best work of his career.
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The Spotlight Turns to Kamala Harris
Readers differ on whether she is the best Democratic candidate and praise President Biden for putting patriotism over pride.
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Newyork
Can Robert Menendez’s Bribery Conviction Survive an Appeal?
The Supreme Court has narrowed the legal definition of corruption, with political figures in New York and elsewhere having their convictions overturned as a result.
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The Meaning of Prayer at a Political Convention
As an Anglican clergy member, I have prayed for political leaders as a regular feature of my life. Each Sunday, at the church I attend with my family, we have a moment set aside to remember those who have political power. These intercessions are not ...
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New Hampshire Bans Gender-Transition Surgery for Minors
The move is in line with what other Republican-led states have done, but it is the first such ban in the Northeast.
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What to Know About California’s Covid Surge
There are only a few states where Covid is spreading more.
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It’s Time for Democrats to Hold Hands and Jump
Ever since President Biden’s calamitous debate last month, many Democrats who’ve lost faith in his candidacy have been frozen, fearing mutually assured destruction. They want Biden to step aside, but they worry that if they call on him to leave the ...
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A Daily Pill to Prevent S.T.I.s? It May Work, Scientists Say.
A common antibiotic, doxycycline, greatly reduced cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia when taken every day, a study found.
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Amtrak Passengers Face Record Delays From Extreme Weather
The dated U.S. rail infrastructure is struggling to stay operational as climate change accelerates and intense heat waves, downpours and high winds become more frequent.
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Books
After Backlash, Marvel Gives an Israeli Superhero a New Backstory
The studio said Sabra, a Mossad agent in comic books, will be “a high-ranking U.S. government official” in its next Captain America movie.