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Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate
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Despite Epstein’s Toxicity, Steve Bannon Stood by Him, Texts Indicate

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking. He said it was in the name of getting Mr. Epstein to open up.​Mr. Bannon, a MAGA podcaster, developed a seemingly chummy relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking....

Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41
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Henrike Naumann, Artist Set to Represent Germany at Venice Biennale, Dies at 41

Her death from cancer was the second sudden loss for this year’s edition. Naumann’s exhibition will still go ahead in May, according to a statement.​ Read More Her death from cancer was the second sudden loss for this year’s edition. Naumann’s exhibition will still go ahead in May, according to a statement. 

Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season
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Dana Eden, Co-Creator of ‘Tehran,’ Dies During Filming of Fourth Season

Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they did not suspect foul play.​ Read More Ms. Eden, 52, who was also an executive producer of the Emmy-winning show, was found in a hotel room in Athens. Greek police said they...

Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Is a Star at the Winter Olympics
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Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Is a Star at the Winter Olympics

It hosted the 1956 Olympics and had a role in a James Bond movie. Now Cortina’s beloved stadium is packed with raucous fans, and the occasional cheating scandal, in curling.​ Read More It hosted the 1956 Olympics and had a role in a James Bond movie. Now Cortina’s beloved stadium is packed with raucous fans, and the...

Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions
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Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions

The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country under one authority. But it ends a dream of autonomy for ethnic Kurds.​ Read More The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country under one authority. But it ends a dream of autonomy for ethnic...

Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
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Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood

A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.​ Read More A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far. 

Iran’s Protests Have Ended, but the Anger and Pain Haven’t
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Iran’s Protests Have Ended, but the Anger and Pain Haven’t

In the aftermath of another wave of antigovernment unrest, Iran is gripped by a mood of collective grief and uncertainty about the future.​ Read More In the aftermath of another wave of antigovernment unrest, Iran is gripped by a mood of collective grief and uncertainty about the future. 

From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge
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From One President to Another, a Love Letter With an Edge

To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”​ Read More To open a series of essays about U.S. presidents, George W. Bush pays tribute to George Washington, who “ensured America wouldn’t become a monarchy, or worse.”