People
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World
9 Killed as Landslide Destroys Temple in Northern India
At least 25 people may be trapped under the structure in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said, as this year’s monsoon season continues to extract a deadly toll.
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World
When Tragedy Strikes in China, the Government Cracks Down on Grief
The Chinese government represses public grief, withholding information and stanching displays of mourning to tell history the way it wants it told.
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News
For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments
The pandemic accelerated a transition to cashless payments, forcing a reckoning among small-business owners. But there are benefits: An owner said one cashless system saved her $3,000 a month.
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Newyork
Unsafe Roads: The Perils of Riding E-Bikes
More from our inbox: Why Indictments Boost Trump’s PopularityRename the Audubon SocietyRon DeSantis, BullyAshely Kingsley and her daughter, Scout, at Charlie’s Electric Bike store in Encinitas, where they were renting e-bikes for the day.Credit ...
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World
Was That an Earthquake in Rome? No, It Was a Travis Scott Concert.
The rap star’s show in Rome at the Circus Maximus, an archaeological site by day and concert venue by night, has raised concerns about the risks posed by crowds.
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World
Does Information Affect Our Beliefs?
New studies on social media’s influence tell a complicated story.
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US
Why Ohio Voters Said No to Ballot Measure
In addition to their views on abortion, many who cast ballots in Ohio’s referendum on Tuesday said they felt the measure’s backers weren’t honest about its purpose.
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Newyork
New York City Needs Big Ideas and Leaders Willing to Try Them
People like to write off New York City, and time and again, this city proves them wrong. It’s never been magic, however — the resurrection of the greatest city in the world has always required grit and ingenuity, backed by its political, business and ...
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Newyork
This Is the Music America Needs
In an Era of Extreme Polarization, Can Music Bring Us Together? Listen to the music that inspired this piece and hear Farah Stockman discuss her reporting.Predictably, Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” jumped to the top of the charts ...
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Newyork
I Have a Choice to Make About My Blindness
I recently visited a local Mexican restaurant with my family. It was the first time we’d gone out together for a meal since the start of the pandemic. As I gazed up at the familiar menu boards hanging behind the counter, I realized with some dismay ...