Friday, April 28, 2023

Rachel Weisz, ‘Dead Ringers’ and the Glorious Horrors of Pregnancy

Rachel Weisz, ‘Dead Ringers’ and the Glorious Horrors of Pregnancy
Her brilliant streaming remake of the psychosexual thriller “Dead Ringers” has a refreshing new perspective on childbirth.
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How Randi Weingarten Landed at the Heart of America’s Political Fights

How Randi Weingarten Landed at the Heart of America’s Political Fights
School closures and culture wars turned classrooms into battlegrounds — and made the head of one of the country’s largest teachers’ unions a lightning rod for criticism.
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Thursday, April 27, 2023

‘Indian Matchmaking,’ It’s Time to Break Up

‘Indian Matchmaking,’ It’s Time to Break Up
The Netflix dating show claims that tradition can find love where modernity has failed. But all it does is reinforce age-old prejudices.
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Judge John Hodgman on Eating Candy You Find on the Street

Judge John Hodgman on Eating Candy You Find on the Street
Can one man’s trash be another’s treat?
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Can I Edit Pink Hair Out of My Daughter’s Wedding Photos?

Can I Edit Pink Hair Out of My Daughter’s Wedding Photos?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether it’s acceptable to digitally alter someone’s appearance.
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The Woman Shaping a Generation of Black Thought

The Woman Shaping a Generation of Black Thought
Christina Sharpe is expanding the vocabulary of life in slavery’s long shadow — peeling back the meaning of familiar words and resurrecting neglected history.
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Want to Explore Your Childhood? Start With a Floor Plan.

Want to Explore Your Childhood? Start With a Floor Plan.
A more utilitarian approach to remembering the most vivid parts of your life.
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Monday, April 24, 2023

Dr. Fauci Looks Back on the Pandemic and What Went Wrong

Dr. Fauci Looks Back on the Pandemic and What Went Wrong
In his most extensive interview yet, Anthony Fauci wrestles with the hard lessons of the pandemic — and the decisions that will define his legacy.
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Pokimane, the Queen of Twitch, Wonders What Turns Teenage Fans Into Trolls

Pokimane, the Queen of Twitch, Wonders What Turns Teenage Fans Into Trolls
“I’ve seen people realize things they said weren’t OK,” says Pokimane, the most-followed woman on the livestreaming platform. “It does make me think there can be redemption.”
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Friday, April 21, 2023

Our Throuple Fell Apart. What Are the Rules of the Breakup?

Our Throuple Fell Apart. What Are the Rules of the Breakup?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on navigating the aftermath of a polyamorous relationship.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Judge John Hodgman on Going Nude at 87

Judge John Hodgman on Going Nude at 87
Is there an age limit on finding joy in your body?
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

A Sexist Colleague Wants My Help Networking. Can I Say No?

A Sexist Colleague Wants My Help Networking. Can I Say No?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on balancing professional courtesy with personal principles.
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The Secret to Ordering the Best Thing on the Menu

The Secret to Ordering the Best Thing on the Menu
Look for sleeper hits, like these citrus-glazed turnips. We liked them so much we got the recipe.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Why TV Can’t Quite Take a Stand on Stan Culture

Why TV Can’t Quite Take a Stand on Stan Culture
“Dave” and “Swarm” try to demystify extreme fandom but end up pledging fealty to celebrity.
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Monday, April 17, 2023

Stephen A. Smith Is Under No Obligation to Tell You Want You Want to Hear

Stephen A. Smith Is Under No Obligation to Tell You Want You Want to Hear
Debating pronouns, politics, sports and money with the famously argumentative ESPN star.
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Friday, April 14, 2023

My Rich Friend Lied to Get Financial Aid. Should I Confront Her?

My Rich Friend Lied to Get Financial Aid. Should I Confront Her?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to respond when a peer engages in fraud.
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How Much Power Should the Courts Have?

How Much Power Should the Courts Have?
In Israel, the United States and other democracies, bitter battles are being waged over the same question.
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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Poem: On Jasmine

Poem: On Jasmine
This poem operates by a kind of fairy logic: mesmerizing, oneiric, enchanted, with language that surprises and clauses that seem to magnetically adhere.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The 24-Hour Workday

The 24-Hour Workday
The Times Magazine asked nine Americans to keep video diaries to help us explore the new freedoms and burdens of flexible work.
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My Grandmother Has Alzheimer’s. Do I Need to Keep Visiting Her?

My Grandmother Has Alzheimer’s. Do I Need to Keep Visiting Her?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the obligations we have to relatives who can no longer remember us.
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You Call This ‘Flexible Work’?

You Call This ‘Flexible Work’?
Labor fought for a long time to draw a bright line between work and home. It took almost no time at all to erase it.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Hollywoods Newest Stars? Nike, BlackBerry and Cheetos.

Hollywoods Newest Stars? Nike, BlackBerry and Cheetos.
A new spate of films stars not people but consumer products.
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Monday, April 10, 2023

He Got Rich From Defrauding People. Do I Have to Be Polite?

He Got Rich From Defrauding People. Do I Have to Be Polite?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on interacting with an acquaintance who profited from a scam.
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Friday, April 7, 2023

My Brother Sexually Abused Me. Do I Tell His Children?

My Brother Sexually Abused Me. Do I Tell His Children?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on TKTKTK...
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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Judge John Hodgman on Dubious Muesli

Judge John Hodgman on Dubious Muesli
Should you tell your family members they probably ate some worms with their breakfast?
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

My Husband No Longer Wants Sex. Do I Divorce Him?

My Husband No Longer Wants Sex. Do I Divorce Him?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on navigating a celibate marriage.
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Will We Call Them Terrorists?

Will We Call Them Terrorists?
“How to Blow Up a Pipeline” is a thriller rooted in a timely fear: We do not know how the future will see us.
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

There’s a Better Way to Swat a Bug

There’s a Better Way to Swat a Bug
Sure, BugView is a kinder, gentler insect relocator, but it’s also the right tool for the job most of the time.
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Monday, April 3, 2023

A Psychedelics Pioneer Takes the Ultimate Trip

A Psychedelics Pioneer Takes the Ultimate Trip
“Life has been more beautiful, more wonderful than ever,” says Dr. Roland Griffiths, who has stage 4 cancer.
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Saturday, April 1, 2023

‘Yellowjackets’ Shows Us the Teenage Girlhood We Were Hungry For

‘Yellowjackets’ Shows Us the Teenage Girlhood We Were Hungry For
On set with the hit mystery series, which, amid all the gore, presents one of the most sensitive portraits of women on TV.
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