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Couple Who Attempted to Cross Atlantic Found Dead in Lifeboat
James Brett Clibbery and his wife, Sarah Justine Packwood, had left Nova Scotia on June 11, bound for the Azores. The authorities recovered remains believed to be theirs earlier this month.
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Books
From Naples to New Orleans, Murder and Mayhem
This month’s column is all about firsts — debut authors, new series beginnings or both. I make it a point to pick up books by new authors whenever I can. Sure, there’s pleasure to be had in discovering someone 10 books into a series and binge-reading ...
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Books
What’s the Matter With Madden?
A burst of innovation in the battle for National Football League fans transformed sports video games in an unexpected way. Twenty years ago this month, Sega aggressively promoted ESPN NFL 2K5, slashing its price and releasing it weeks before Madden ...
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When Sports Games Feel Like Casinos, Players Rarely Win
The video game NBA 2K24 lets fans play as their favorite basketball stars. It’s $70 but there is pressure to spend more. To be competitive online, players are encouraged to buy packs that may contain an elite athlete. They cost up to $50 ...
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World
From Berlin to Paris on the Night Train: A Retro-Romantic Journey
Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto itself.
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I Was a White House Doctor. Presidents Should Have to Take Cognitive Tests.
The job of president is physically and mentally demanding. I witnessed this firsthand as a White House physician for three presidents, including as the designated physician to the president for Barack Obama during his first term. My presidential ...
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Newyork
It’s Hot Out. People Still Look Good.
Summer heat waves are oppressive and can make it hard to get dressed in even the most basic garments. But scorching temperatures in June and July haven’t stopped New Yorkers from choosing chic attire over simple staples. Many people on the streets ...
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US
Campus Protests Led to More Than 3,100 Arrests, but Many Charges Have Been Dropped
Campus Protests Led to More Than 3,100 Arrests, but Many Charges Have Been Dropped The spate of pro-Palestinian protests and encampments engulfed academic institutions of all sizes in nearly every part of the country. By Isabelle Taft, Alex ...
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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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Newyork
Have a Foreign Language Love Affair This Summer
One morning late last autumn, I took off from London’s Heathrow Airport, my base as a Boeing 787 pilot, and landed the next morning at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. By early afternoon I was walking under the turning foliage of Rikugien, one of my favorite ...