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Why Is Everyone So Grumpy?
Peter Coy: So, Binya, Americans seem very grumpy about the economy lately, despite what looks like some pretty good news.…
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Magazine
I Reneged on the Terms of My Study-Abroad Grants. What Do I Owe My Home Country?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to make amends after violating the conditions of a scholarship.
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Magazine
Is It OK to Send Condolence Notes to Strangers?
A mother feels an urge to send her sympathies to the family of her son’s classmate who recently died, but…
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News
A Rare Appearance for ‘Six Persimmons,’ a 13th-Century Masterpiece
An 800-year-old ink painting, regarded as the “Zen Mona Lisa,” has made a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the United States.
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News
A Wine Guide for a Changing World (for Better and for Worse)
Ray Isle’s “The World in a Wineglass” is a broad survey of vintners with a focus on sustainability and organic…
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US
From Land Mines to Drones, Tech Has Driven Fears About Autonomous Arms
Concern about weapons that can kill without a human decision is not entirely new.
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US
Trump Health Report Claims ‘Weight Reduction’ but Skimps on Specifics
The former president’s doctors have often offered hyperbolic or unverifiable claims in reports about his health.
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World
Families of Hostages in Gaza Are Desperate for Proof of Life
Hamas has offered no information about the nearly 240 hostages, including children, who are said to be held in Gaza.
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Magazine
Danielle Brooks and Sam Jay on Confidence and ‘The Color Purple’
Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. This time: the actress and the comedian.
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Magazine
It’s Thanksgiving. Will Ozempic Make It Better or Worse?
Last month, Gabie Caballero got a call from her brother inviting her to his home in Houston for a Thanksgiving…