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Members-Only Mania: Why Are More Private Clubs Popping Up in New York?
In a 115-year-old ferry terminal in New York’s financial district, an abundance of excess now exists. Walls lined with Loro…
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A Georgia Town Basks in Bountiful Filming. The State Pays.
When movies are made in Thomasville, Ga., it welcomes celebrities and an infusion of cash. But the financial incentives that…
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$900,000 Homes in Rome
A one-bedroom apartment near the Trevi Fountain, a two-bedroom duplex on the western edge of town, and a spacious pied-à-terre…
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They Can’t See the Eclipse, but This Device Will Help Them Hear It
A device called LightSound is being distributed to help the blind and visually impaired experience this year’s event.
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‘Romancing the Stone’ and Its Screenwriter’s Tragic Tale
Diane Thomas was a waitress when she made headlines for the script sale of what would become a box office…
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Can Reed Hastings Disrupt Skiing?
On a Monday morning in early March, Reed Hastings, the billionaire co-founder and former chief executive of Netflix, clicked into…
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How Many Easters Remain for This Century-Old Boys’ Choir School?
St. Thomas Church in New York is considering closing its renowned boarding school for choristers, one of only a few…
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TV’s Saviors Are Here, and They’re Wearing Spandex
A reboot of “Gladiators,” the musclebound 1990s staple, has attracted millions of viewers in Britain. Is appointment television back?
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Rise of the Ronin Sends Players Into a Chaotic Japan
Team Ninja showed its talent for finely tuned combat in games like Ninja Gaiden and Nioh. Its first open-world game…
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The Team Effort Behind One of Classical Music’s Greatest Hits
In 1916, the composer Gustav Holst took a young conductor, Adrian Boult, on a long walk through Kew Gardens and…