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Chicago Museum Says Investigators Have No Evidence Art Was Looted
In a court filing, the Art Institute of Chicago fought Manhattan prosecutors’ efforts to seize an important Egon Schiele drawing, denying that the Nazis had stolen it.
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25 Years Later, Alexander Payne’s Election Remains as Relevant as Ever
There’s an ongoing theme in Alexander Payne’s films — the people we think are the antagonists aren’t actually bad people; we simply force ourselves into the corner of seeing them that way. From the simple-minded and unfortunately coiffed future in-laws in “About Schmidt” to the adulterous characters in “Sideways” and “The Descendants,” to the animosity of…
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Sharp Writing, Excellent Cast Keep Spy Thriller The Veil Engaging
By now, we’re all aware that Elisabeth Moss can do anything. She’s proven it again and again in film and television. However, seeing the star of “Mad Men” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” play a suave super-spy with a British accent in the opening scenes of FX’s “The Veil” is initially off-putting. Really? It’s not just…
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Nowhere Special
There are windows throughout “Nowhere Special,” real and symbolic. Over the opening credits, we view windows, giving us glimpses of the outside and a couple of interiors in a rural Irish town. One of those windows is being carefully soaped and squeegeed by John (James Norton). He smiles at a black and white cat on…
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Take Another Trip to the End of the World with Sony’s Stellar Blade
A weak year for video games so far should get a little bit of a jolt from Sony and Shift Up’s “Stellar Blade,” available this week exclusively on the PS5. Inspired by all kinds of post-apocalyptic gaming, it sometimes feels like a blend of “The Last of Us,” “Fallout,” and “Final Fantasy,” and those influences…
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Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?
Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge collectively after more than a decade underground.
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What’s the Best Way to Salt Scrambled Eggs
Paying close attention to timing can help you avoid watery eggs. Kenji López-Alt explains why.
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My ex wants me back after marrying someone else. Hax readers give advice.
He said he wasn’t ready for marriage then showed up married to someone else six months later. Now, he’s asking the letter writer for another chance.
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Cooking chat: Are cooked chicken thighs that show ‘blood’ safe to eat?
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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6 kid-friendly, vegetable-packed recipes for picky eaters
Bulk up enchiladas or mac and cheese with a generous helping of vegetables for dishes even the pickiest eaters will love.