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This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics
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This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics

The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.​ Read More The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will...

Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
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Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.​ Read More The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to...

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February
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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in February

A new series from the creator of “Derry Girls” and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month.​ Read More A new series from the creator of “Derry Girls” and an inside look at the world of competitive ice dancing are among the highlights this month. 

U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
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U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties

Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.​ Read More Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. 

Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor
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Woman Wins Malpractice Suit Over Gender Surgery as a Minor

In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards.​ Read More In a legal first, a jury in New York awarded $2 million to a patient who said that doctors had deviated from accepted medical standards. 

Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers
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Trump’s Kennedy Center Shutdown Plan Jolts Workers and Performers

The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future.​ Read More The administration’s announcement to shut the center for a major overhaul led to a swirl of confusion and anxiety among performers and patrons about its future. 

‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
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‘Don Colossus,’ a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home

A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida.​ Read More A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf courses in Florida. 

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions
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U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.​A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. ​Read More

House Moves Toward Final Vote to End Partial Government Shutdown
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House Moves Toward Final Vote to End Partial Government Shutdown

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsApproval of the measure kicked off what promises to be a difficult negotiation between Democrats and President Trump over their demands to rein in immigration agents.​Approval of the measure kicked off what promises to be a difficult negotiation between Democrats and President Trump over their demands to rein in immigration agents. ​Read...

Michael Parenti, Unapologetic Marxist Theorist and Author, Dies at 92
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Michael Parenti, Unapologetic Marxist Theorist and Author, Dies at 92

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA prolific writer and lecturer, he viewed U.S. history through the lens of class struggle. But some accused him of defending brutal regimes in the Soviet Union and Serbia.​A prolific writer and lecturer, he viewed U.S. history through the lens of class struggle. But some accused him of defending brutal regimes...