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Nancy Neveloff Dubler, Mediator for Life’s Final Moments, Dies at 82
A bioethicist, she pioneered bedside methods for helping patients, their families and doctors deal with anguishing life-or-death decisions in a…
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Why Was This Treasure of Musical Theater All but Lost to the Ages?
Three Black book musicals were Broadway hits in the 1970s: “Purlie” in 1970, “The Wiz” in 1975 and “Raisin” in…
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Biden’s Real Mistake in Pausing Military Aid to Israel
It is unfortunate that President Biden chose to announce his pause of some weapons sales to Israel while on a…
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Steve McQueen, on a Different Wavelength
The artist-turned-film director finds new depths in “Bass,” an immersive environment of light and sound in Dia Beacon keyed to…
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Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision?
Some of the buzziest acts taking part in Saturday’s final hail from Croatia, Israel and the Netherlands.
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In This ‘Lord of the Rings’ Adaptation, the Hobbits Yodel
A quirky and joyful play based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s books joined weightier works at this year’s Theatertreffen drama festival.
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Is There a Post-Religious Right?
During the 2016 Republican campaign, watching Donald Trump shoulder his way past his more pious rivals for the nomination, I…
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This Is a Very Weird Moment in the History of Drug Laws
Produced by ‘The Ezra Klein Show’ Drug policy feels very unsettled right now. The war on drugs was a failure.…
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Jim Simons, Math Genius Who Conquered Wall Street, Dies at 86
Using advanced computers, he went from M.I.T. professor to multibillionaire. His Medallion fund had 66 percent average annual returns for…
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A Severe Solar Storm Is Hitting the Earth, and Auroras May Be Visible
Officials warned of potential blackouts or interference with navigation and communication systems this weekend, as well as northern lights as…