How Russia Wins the Climate Crisis
Climate change is propelling enormous human migrations, transforming global agriculture and remaking the world order — and no country stands to gain more than Russia.
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What if the Great American Novelist Doesn’t Write Novels?
Frederick Wiseman’s documentary films offer an unparalleled, panoramic vision of society. His 45th feature, “City Hall,” is on PBS this month — and he’s eager to get back to work.
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CreditAntoine d'Agata/Magnum, for The New York Times He Wanted to Count Every Vote in Philadelphia. His Party Had Other Ideas.
When Donald Trump’s campaign tried to overturn the election results in Pennsylvania, Al Schmidt found himself trapped between his party and his principles.
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CreditLynsey Addario for The New York Times Emerald Fennell’s Dark, Jaded, Funny, Furious Fables of Female Revenge
A brilliant young showrunner from “Killing Eve” unveils her first film, “Promising Young Woman,” bringing macabre feminist wit to experiences that no one wants to talk about.
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The Tactic of Our Time: Sound Urgent, Be Incomprehensible
In an era of institutional rot, cranks can be hard to tell from heroes.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Najeebah Al-Ghadban ScreenlandGeorge Floyd. Eric Garner. A poem that speaks to it all.
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Credit PoemWhat Can America Learn From South Africa About National Healing?
“This is something that we have to say: ‘We will never eradicate racism.’” Read an interview with an expert on Truth and Reconciliation.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Bráulio Amado TalkWhat Should I Do About the Abusive Mom Down the Hall?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to respond when a neighbor is regularly hitting her kids, whether to accept a personal gift from a former patient and more.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistJudge John Hodgman on Eating Mashed Potatoes
A deeply personal choice: Should you use a spoon or a fork?
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CreditIllustration by Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy Judge John Hodgman
The fast food establishment allows me to indulge in an uncomplicated worldview and to exist anonymously for a little bit.
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CreditBryan Schutmaat for The New York Times Letter of RecommendationFind somewhere warm, near the sea. Build a salt bed with clay. Remove the top layer first.
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CreditIllustration by Radio TipHer Wrist Was Swollen and Excruciatingly Painful. Steroids Didn’t Help Much.
At first, it was just sore. Then she could barely turn a doorknob or hold her cellphone. What brought this on?
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CreditIllustration by Ina Jang DiagnosisThe Most Valuable Condiment of 2020: Salsa Macha
This chunky Mexican chile oil got Tejal Rao through the year. It can make everything from fried eggs to potatoes more delicious.
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CreditHeami Lee for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Rebecca Bartoshesky. EatBehind the Cover: Russia and Climate Change
A look at how no country is better positioned to capitalize on climate change than Russia.
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