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Bill Zehme, Author With a Knack for Humanizing the Famous, Dies at 64
A prolific biographer, he charmed his way into access to, and insights about, Frank Sinatra, Hugh Hefner, Johnny Carson and many others.
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What the Push for ‘Parents’ Rights’ Is Really About
You may have heard the phrase “parents’ rights.” It sounds unobjectionable — of course parents should have rights — which is probably why it’s become the term of choice for the conservative effort to ban books, censor school curriculums and suppress ...
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Dr. Fauci Could Have Said a Lot More
Covid had just reached American shores on Feb. 9, 2020, when Newt Gingrich invited Anthony Fauci, the longtime head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the British zoologist Peter Daszak onto his podcast, “Newt’s World ...
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Inside a Brooklyn School Teaching the Course That Florida Banned
Students taking the African American studies class have learned about ancient kingdoms, 20th century movements and modern issues.
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At House Republican Retreat, the Focus, Once Again, Is on Trump
For the third year since he left office, former President Donald J. Trump continued to dominate an annual G.O.P. gathering in Florida, underscoring his grip on the party.
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What if Kids Are Sad and Stressed Because Their Parents Are?
There is a depressing familiarity now to the conversations I’m hearing among parents of teenagers. After the obligatory pleasantries, talk often turns to mental health. Someone’s daughter is struggling, battling body image issues. Someone’s son is ...
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The Battle Over a Professor’s Speech
More from our inbox: My Tiny Rebellion Over the Pledge of AllegianceRon DeSantis, BullyFirst Trump, Now Greene. Didn’t the Media Learn?Young and Old, TogetherStudents at UPenn have complained about Prof. Amy Wax’s comments for years.Credit...Hannah ...
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Finding a Voice (and Bodies) for an Untold South African Story
In “Broken Chord,” the choreographer Gregory Maqoma and the composer Thuthuka Sibisi consider the journey of a South African choir that traveled to England in the 19th century.
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The Courage to Be … Dull
Well, it’s certainly hard to avoid seeing Ron DeSantis these days. He’s all over the place, promoting his new book. Have you been paying attention? Here’s a pop quiz. DeSantis’s tome is called: A. “The Courage to Be Free” B. “From the Panhandle to ...
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The Predictable Return of Morgan Wallen
Whiskey and women dominate the 36 new songs on “One Thing at a Time” from the controversial and resiliently popular country star.