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Shay Youngblood, Influential Black Author and Playwright, Dies at 64
She wrote memorably about her upbringing by a circle of maternal elders and the life lessons they imparted, and of…
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Chocolate Prices Have Spiked. Why Are Cocoa Farmers Still So Poor?
Emmanuel Frimpong, 32, is a cocoa farmer in Ghana, mostly by default. He has a university education but couldn’t find…
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The Trump Decision Reveals Deep Rot in the System
On Monday the Supreme Court dispensed with the rule of law by effectively depriving the American people of crucial information…
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Contentious Court Rulings: Immunity, Regulation and the Homeless
Readers discuss some of the major decisions at the end of the court’s term.
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Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Tech Platforms’ Free Speech Rights
The justices returned both cases, which concerned state laws that supporters said were aimed at “Silicon Valley censorship,” to lower…
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Trump Sentencing Recommendation Is Expected From Manhattan D.A.
District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg’s submission may remain confidential until the judge levies his punishment on July 11.
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At 94, June Squibb Is Scaling the Box Office in ‘Thelma’ and ‘Inside Out 2’
Still ambitious, she’s also starring in Scarlett Johansson’s directing debut. “I have always had this sense that I am going…
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National Portrait Gallery Buys Dolley Madison Photo for $456,000
The portrait of the first lady, which was likely taken in 1846, will be part of an exhibition for the…
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Brooke Shields Has Worn Many Hats. Now She’s a Labor Boss.
The model-turned-actress-turned-businesswoman is the new president of Actors’ Equity. In an interview, she explained what she’s doing there.
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There’s Trouble Right Here in Tap City
Tap festivals have been pivotal in passing on tradition. But New York’s has been canceled and the institution that supports…