Time
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Books
How Philip Roth’s Raunchiest Novel Made It to the Stage
For their adaptation of “Sabbath’s Theater,” John Turturro and Ariel Levy sought to preserve “the nasty side of existence” evoked in the book.
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Newyork
‘Chaos Doesn’t Scare Me. American Decline Does.’
Jim Jordan’s bid last week to become speaker of the House — together with the withdrawal on Tuesday of Thomas Emmer from his campaign for the same job — revealed not only how far House Republicans have moved to the right, but also how weak the ...
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Newyork
Rishi Sunak Is Trying His Best. He’s Probably Still Doomed.
When Rishi Sunak became prime minister of Britain a year ago, there was little sense of celebration. The markets were in free fall after the disastrous 49-day tenure of his predecessor, Liz Truss, and the government was in disarray. Mr. Sunak, who ...
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Newyork
The Soothing Futility of Picking Up Beach Trash
From spring until late fall, when winter weather drives me indoors to the treadmill, I spend 20 minutes each morning after my run around the Back Cove in Portland, Maine, walking the shoreline, picking up garbage. Every day is Groundhog Day — I ...
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Newyork
A Professional Pumpkin Carver Spills His Guts
A group of children watched as Adam Bierton made his first few slashes into the meat of a pumpkin at the New York Botanical Garden earlier this month. Using a tool that resembled a carrot peeler, Mr. Bierton scored a horizontal eyebrow ridge and the ...
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Newyork
Tompkins Square Dog Parade Draws Thousands After Near-Cancellation
After almost being canceled because of financial constraints, about 15,000 people and more than 600 pups turned out for the annual parade on Saturday — nearly doubling last year’s attendance.
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US
A New Era of Psychedelics in Oregon
In a carpeted office suite, Alex Beck settled onto a mattress and, under the watch of a trained guide, began chomping through a handful of “Pumpkin Hillbilly” mushrooms. A Marine Corps veteran who was sexually assaulted during his time in the armed ...
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World
Monday Briefing
Fears of a wider Middle East conflict.
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US
For the Future of Maui, Native Hawaiians Push for Honoring Its Past
The wildfire that devastated Lahaina wiped out many vestiges of the town’s past. Conservators are racing to recover what they can.
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Science
Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak Tonight
On any given night, far from bright city lights, there’s a chance that you’ll see a beautiful streak shoot across the sky as a meteor flies overhead. But on special dates scattered throughout the year, skywatchers can catch a multitude of flares as ...