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Two Capitol Riots. Two Very Different Results.
Why has Brazil united in rejecting last year’s insurrection, while the United States remains deeply divided over Jan. 6?
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Pope Francis Calls For Global Ban on Surrogacy
The pope said that an unborn child must not be “turned into an object of trafficking,” expanding his condemnation of a practice already illegal in Italy and some other European countries.
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French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, Resigns
Élisabeth Borne, only the second woman to occupy the position, stepped down as President Emmanuel Macron tries to inject fresh energy into his second term.
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Oppenheimer, Poor Things Big Winners at the 2024 Golden Globes
The 2024 Golden Globe Awards were handed out last night to the following. Click through for our reviews. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA: “Oppenheimer“ BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA: Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon“ BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA: Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”…
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On the Sustained Emotional Strength of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru
Not long after I watched Akira Kurosawa’s great film “Ikiru” for the first time (around 20 years ago), I read a review written by one anonymous but prominent South Korean critic who argued that “Ikiru” is the funniest film ever made by Kurosawa. This argument felt truer to me as I revisited the movie around…
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Moon Lander Malfunctions After Launch, Raising Questions for NASA
After a flawless launch to orbit, the privately built robotic Peregrine lander is unlikely to reach the lunar surface because of a failure in its propulsion system.
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Plating Trends at Restaurants
The art of arranging food, known as plating, has entered a freewheeling new phase. Here are the latest fashions, fads and follies.
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How to Define a Good Wine? It’s Complicated.
Yes, a wine ought to taste good. But there’s much more to consider, including farming, winemaking and intent.
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The Habanero Rules Yucatán. Let It Rule Your Kitchen, Too.
The tiny but mighty chile lends its unmistakable fruity heat to marinades, dressings and, of course, salsas.
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How 2024 Will Be A.I.’s ‘Leap Forward’
A.I. is set to advance at a rapid rate, becoming more powerful and spreading into the physical world.