Will Zohran Mamdani Be the 111th or the 112th Mayor of New York? It Depends.
An arcane numbering system and the misplacement of an official record have caused confusion on where Zohran Mamdani falls in history. More
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That Old Classic Film in the Theater? It Might Be From This Man’s House.
The artifacts of 20th-century cinema are being preserved in museums, and in the care of private film collectors like Brian Darwas, who has hundreds of movie prints at his home. More
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They Were Supposed to Protect Young Workers. Instead, They Cashed In.
Profit-seekers co-opted America’s premier cultural exchange program, the J-1 visa, which brought young people to work in the United States. Some sponsors charged thousands in fees. More
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Pope Leo Surprises St. Peter’s Crowd Before Christmas Eve Mass
Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all. More
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Winner in Arkansas Takes $1.817 Billion Powerball Jackpot
A single ticket drawn Wednesday night won the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever. More
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I’ve Been the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees for a Decade. This Is the Crisis I See.
Populist rhetoric is numbing us to the plight of others. More
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Christmas Dinner Can Feel Endless. Embrace It.
A long-neglected one-act from a theatrical master offers the key to enjoying your family gatherings. More
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North Korea Unveils the Completed Hull of What It Calls a Nuclear Submarine
The debut followed the North’s first test of a new surface-to-air missile and the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered attack sub for a port call in South Korea. More
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Who’s the Parasite Now? This Newly Discovered ‘Fairy Lantern’ Flower.
Found in a forest outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the plant steals nutrients from subterranean fungi. More
