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Experiencing Japan’s Fiery Autumnal Foliage
“Momijigari” means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary adds history and a sense of spirituality to the colors.
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6 Autumn Strolls in 6 Vibrant Cities
No need to travel to the countryside for leaf peeping. Here’s a collection of North American urban walks that will immerse you in the colors of fall.
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How’s Work? No, Really, What’s Bothering You at the Office?
Let your Work Friend at The Times help you navigate — or commiserate about — the challenges of life at work.
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Sotheby’s Strikes Alliance With Ascendant Art Fair
Sotheby’s will host Independent 20th Century at the Breuer building in Manhattan in 2026, positioning the company as “more than an auction house.”
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Fall Travel: Off-Season No Longer
No longer the secret of savvy travelers, autumn is becoming the season of choice for people looking to escape summer heat and overtourism. Hotels and tour companies are taking note.
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India’s Investors, Defying Tariffs, Keep Pouring Money Into Stocks
Middle-class Indians have been plowing their savings into the stock market, making it far less vulnerable to the shocks of a trade war.
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West Point Alumni Group Cancels Award Honoring Tom Hanks
The group was to bestow the Sylvanus Thayer Award on the actor, but it said it was canceling the event to focus on preparing academy cadets for the future.
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Exploring Hidden Wonders: The Secret Lives of Forest Creatures
There’s something truly magical about wandering through a forest. The cool, crisp air, the rustle of leaves underfoot, and the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy all create an atmosphere that feels both peaceful and alive with potential. But often, we’re so focused on the path ahead that we miss the hidden wonders surrounding us.…
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[Audio] Episode 385 — Five Strategies to Mitigate a New Risk Environment
What do you do when the headlines shift faster than your risk matrix can keep up? In this episode, Michael Volkov dives into the challenge of adapting compliance programs in the face of volatile and fast-changing global risks—from tariffs and trade controls to supply chain disruptions and third-party exposures. While the pressure to react is…
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Brazilians Protest as Bolsonaro Coup Trial Nears Verdict
Tensions are heating up in Brazil as the nation enters the final week of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial on attempted coup charges.