Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine. Read More Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like “Becky Shaw,” “Dog Day Afternoon” and “Giant” are getting a chance to shine.
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Michael Silverblatt, Radio ‘Bookworm’ Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73
His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace. Read More His public radio show, “Bookworm,” was a literary salon of the air for 33 years, drawing guests like Joan Didion, Susan Sontag and David Foster Wallace.
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Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89
Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat. Read More Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat.
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NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Test of the Massive Artemis Rocket
The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March. Read More The next moon mission, carrying four astronauts, could launch as soon as early March.
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Hungary Poses Unexpected Hurdle to Europe’s 90-Billion Euro Loan to Ukraine
While the delay may prove to be procedural, Hungary signaled that it could cause problems as the European Union works to send money to Ukraine. Read More While the delay may prove to be procedural, Hungary signaled that it could cause problems as the European Union works to send money to Ukraine.
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Some Republicans Laud Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling, Reflecting Intraparty Angst
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWhile President Trump’s staunchest supporters condemned the decision, some Republicans suggested it restored Congress’s rightful role in weighing in on trade policy.While President Trump’s staunchest supporters condemned the decision, some Republicans suggested it restored Congress’s rightful role in weighing in on trade policy. Read More
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Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway Wins Biathlon Mass Start
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway hit all 20 of his shots to win the gold medal in the mass start event. Read More Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway hit all 20 of his shots to win the gold medal in the mass start event.
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The Supreme Court’s Declaration of Independence
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe court’s rejection of President Trump’s tariffs program is the latest in a series of clashes between him and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.The court’s rejection of President Trump’s tariffs program is the latest in a series of clashes between him and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Read More
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Tariff Whiplash Clouds Outlook for Federal Budget
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe tariffs thrown out by the Supreme Court had become an important revenue source. President Trump said he could replace that money with other levies.The tariffs thrown out by the Supreme Court had become an important revenue source. President Trump said he could replace that money with other levies. Read More
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Bench Presses, Pull Ups … Kid Rock? The White House Had a Very Manly Week.
NYT > U.S. > PoliticsPresident Trump’s top cabinet officials are pumping iron in public.President Trump’s top cabinet officials are pumping iron in public. Read More