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‘The Arc of Oblivion’ Review: Trying to Stop a Future Tide
A documentary about building an ark turns into a funny, thoughtful rumination on the nature of human preservation.
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With $60 Million Gift, San Francisco Ballet Plans Focus on New Works
The transformative contribution, from an anonymous donor, is the largest in the company’s 91-year history and one of the biggest…
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A Cancer Diagnosis and an Uncertain Path Forward
For Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The Times, news of King Charles III’s recent diagnosis reflects a “milestone”…
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Biden’s Age Is a Campaign Problem, Not a Governing One
Last fall I found myself at a dinner party that included a former Biden administration official and a Democratic donor,…
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What MAGA Influencers Are Missing About Football
More than 100 million people are expected to watch this Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the…
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These Israelis and Palestinians Are Still Working for Peace. Just Quietly.
Positions have hardened on both sides in the face of the Gaza war, but some activists refuse to give up…
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For Voters, When Does Old Become Too Old?
Polling shows it’s a broad concern expressed about President Biden, not just one person’s opinion.
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A Long-Forgotten TV Script by Rachel Carson Is Now a Picture Book
In “Something About the Sky,” the National Book Award-winning marine biologist brings her signature sense of wonder to the science…
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Navigating Israel’s War When One Spouse Is Jewish, and One Is Not.
For some couples, figuring out how to talk about the war in Gaza is a hurdle in the relationship, but…
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Mary Todd Lincoln, Thwarted Cabaret Star? That’s Cole Escola’s Take.
“Oh, Mary!,” which follows a boozing, romance-starved first lady, is the latest entertainment about the Lincolns, illustrating their staying power…