Can You Talk Your Way Out of a Life Sentence?
California is giving a second chance to thousands of inmates who had no hope of parole. But first they have to prove to a panel of strangers that they’ve truly changed.
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Will Brexit Bring the Troubles Back to Northern Ireland?
As the United Kingdom confronts the prospect of dissolution, old factions are bracing for the possibility of new violence.
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What I Learned in Avalanche School
I wanted to be prepared for the worst nature could throw at me. But the real threat turned out to be human.
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Why the Most Ridiculous Part of ‘The Irishman’ Actually Works
The digital effects were mocked for trying to make an old man young. But this is the rare American film that accepts what being old really means.
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Lily Tomlin Plays Tender Characters on Purpose
“They might be overlooked easily, but they have something to say.”
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CreditMamadi Doumbouya for The New York Times TalkLetter of Recommendation: Dumb Robot Vacuums
They’re poorly constructed and easily confused — but mine is the only gadget I can trust.
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CreditIllustration by Shawna X Letter of RecommendationShould I Tell My Friend Her Husband Is Cheating on Her?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to tell a friend of her spouse’s affair and what to do about a Title 1 school’s ineffective social worker.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistShe Felt Fine, but Her M.R.I. Showed Several Strokes. What Was Wrong?
After the 67-year-old woman fell at the airport, the left side of her body wouldn’t cooperate. The answer to her malady was found in her heart.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Ina Jang DiagnosisThese Armenian Flatbreads Stuffed With Greens Are the Perfect Snack
Tangy and juicy, filled with seasoned herbs and hearty leaves, jingalov hats are a joy to eat.
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From the poet's 10th book of poems, “Sight Lines,” selected as the National Book Award winner for poetry in 2019.
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Credit PoemJudge John Hodgman on Uncle Money Bags
If you brother-in-law wants to slip your son some moola, just make sure it ends up in the right place.
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