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Child Care Is ‘Just a Huge Mess.’ Will Government Finally Fix It?
A few weeks ago, I got a panicked message from Jason Cohen, a dad in upstate New York. He told me that the day care where his twin toddlers had been happily ensconced for over a year, J.A.C.E. Daycare and Early Learning Center in Wappingers Falls, N ...
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How to Watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
The 91st annual celebration will take place on Wednesday and feature performances by Cher, Barry Manilow, Keke Palmer and others.
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South Korea’s City of Books
A satellite city 22 miles northwest of Seoul, South Korea, Paju is small, with a population of around half a million. The streets are quieter than those of the bustling capital, the air cleaner and the pace of life half a beat slower. While many ...
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Has Latin America Found Its Trump?
The election of Javier Milei, a wild-haired showboating weirdo with five cloned mastiffs and a habit of psychic communion with their departed pet of origin, as president of Argentina has inspired a lot of discussion about the true nature of right ...
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Arts
Downtowns Are Full of Empty Buildings. Universities Are Moving In.
On a conspicuous corner of Pennsylvania Avenue, in a once gaudy building that used to house the Newseum, the 10-story, $650 million Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center has just opened in Washington. I’ll say straight off: It’s not architecture ...
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How to Stay Cool in New York City During Extreme Heat
Officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of cooling centers and splash pads. They are also warning against operating air conditioning at maximum capacity.
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2 Supervisors at Juvenile Lockup in Bronx Are Charged in Beating of Teenager
The charges were another sign of the problems that have plagued New York’s detention of adults and minors alike.
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Real Estate
Pleasantville, N.Y.: A Walkable Village That Checks ‘All the Boxes’
The Westchester community attracts an eclectic mix of residents who appreciate the artsy vibe, the charming homes and the proximity of the city.
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Italy’s Senate Signs Off on Meloni’s Migrant Crackdown
The package is the first major take on immigration by the hard-right government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and would limit integration and create more detention facilities.
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Finland’s Prime Minister Toppled in Tight Election
Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s party was outpolled by a rival that stressed economic concerns. Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party may now come to power, but coalition talks will be daunting.
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