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City in Mexico Bans Performances of Songs With Misogynistic Lyrics
The city of Chihuahua said it would impose hefty fines on bands that perform songs with lyrics that “promote violence against women.”
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Biden Shores Up Democratic Support, but Faces Tight Race Against Trump
A New York Times/Siena College poll found that President Biden is on stronger footing than he was a year ago — but he is neck-and-neck in a possible rematch against Donald Trump.
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Arts
Obsessed with the Ocean, Susan Casey Takes the Plunge
Susan Casey has long been enchanted by the deep ocean. For her book “The Underworld,” she finally got to visit that unforgiving landscape herself.
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Business
Disney Goes Back to the Future
Robert Iger has reportedly brought in two former heirs apparent, Kevin Mayer and Thomas Staggs, for advice, renewing focus on succession at the media giant.
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World
In Lessons on Slavery, Context Matters
One of the points I tried to make in my Friday column about the new Florida curriculum on the history of slavery is that the context of a statement can have a radical effect on its meaning. To be clear, there are legitimate objections to make to the ...
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World
Reluctant to Retire, Leaders Raise a Tough Question: How Old Is Too Old?
Two troubling moments involving Senators Dianne Feinstein and Mitch McConnell thrust questions about aging in office out of Congress and into the national conversation.
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World
DeSantis Debuts a Leaner Campaign. But Donors Have Their Doubts.
As the Florida governor debuts his leaner campaign in Iowa, tensions still plague the highest levels of his operation and a supportive super PAC.
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World
The Real College Admissions Scandal
YAMHILL, Ore. — Before I make an argument about affirmative action, let me tell you how I was a beneficiary of it. I wasn’t a student of color, but I grew up on a farm and attended a small, rural high school where there wasn’t much math and nobody ...
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World
Britpop’s Back. But What Happened to Cool Britannia?
Some of the biggest ’90s bands are playing major gigs across Britain again, and headlining festivals abroad. Yet Britpop’s swaggering sense of national self-belief feels like a distant memory.
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Business
Hollywood Strike Leaves Influencers Sidelined and Confused
Despite not being in the actors’ union, many content creators are passing up deals to promote films or TV shows because they don’t want to be barred from the guild or face online vitriol.