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Torn Between Golden Past and Thorny Present, Oscars Still Had Some Fun

Even as the telecast indulged in the usual jokes, references to the 2023 strikes and current wars had their place,…

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On the Wild Intoxications of Spring

I spied the first spring beauty of the year on Feb. 20, the same week a Northern flicker started drumming…

Newyork

After Woman Loses Feet in Subway Shoving, Her Boyfriend Is Charged

Christian Valdez was charged with attempted murder after the police said he pushed his girlfriend onto the tracks at Fulton…

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Switching the Clocks Twice a Year Isn’t Just Annoying. It’s Deadly.

An hour of the day will be unceremoniously snatched away on Sunday as we “spring forward” to daylight saving time.…

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Reminder: Trump’s Last Year in Office Was a National Nightmare

One of the amazing political achievements of Republicans in this election cycle has been their ability, at least so far,…

Real Estate

Rents Are Flat — or Up, or Down, Depending Where You Look

Nationally, one-year rent increases have leveled out, but local conditions may vary.

Newyork

How Bad Is Crime in the Subways?

Officials have spent millions to make New Yorkers transit riders feel safe. The investment is motivated more by passengers’ perception…

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How to Fix the Crisis of Trust in Higher Education

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been keeping track of every report I see about major budget shortfalls at…

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Why Power Eludes the French Left

The signs that a protest is happening in Paris are nearly always the same: the quiet of blocked-off streets; the…

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10 Great Oscar Winners for Best Original Song

Hear tracks by Billie Eilish, Keith Carradine, Isaac Hayes and more.

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