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World
Specialized High School Musical
A surprisingly tender one-man show guides us through the dubious business of tutoring the children of striving New York parents.
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World
Volcano’s Eruption Threat Is Ebbing, but Iceland Continues to Wait
A fishing town that was evacuated this month will probably be spared, but residents can’t return until all danger has…
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World
Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises
Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario,…
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News
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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Style
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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Style
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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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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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.