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Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts
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Despite Drastic Financial Steps, Met Opera Turns to Layoffs and Cuts

The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall murals that are valued at $55 million.​ Read More The largest performing arts organization in the country will lay off workers, cut salaries and reduce its offerings. It may also sell its Chagall...

Britain Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
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Britain Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying.​ Read More Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying. 

‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Is a Funny, Bittersweet Tribute
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‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ Is a Funny, Bittersweet Tribute

Co-directed by Judd Apatow, the two-part HBO series is an exhaustive look at Brooks’s life and comedy. It is also about longevity and loneliness.​ Read More Co-directed by Judd Apatow, the two-part HBO series is an exhaustive look at Brooks’s life and comedy. It is also about longevity and loneliness. 

What Are the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia Base?
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What Are the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia Base?

The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.​ Read More The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base. 

Trump’s Tariff Threat Tests His Relationship With Macron
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Trump’s Tariff Threat Tests His Relationship With Macron

For years, Emmanuel Macron has used friendship to temper President Trump’s most impulsive moves. It’s unclear whether that can still work.​ Read More For years, Emmanuel Macron has used friendship to temper President Trump’s most impulsive moves. It’s unclear whether that can still work.