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World
Beware Economists Who Won’t Admit They Were Wrong
From an economic point of view, 2023 will go down in the record books as one of the best years ever — a year in which inflation came down amazingly fast at no visible cost, defying the predictions of many economists that disinflation would require ...
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Arts
Alexei Ratmansky Infuses ‘Coppelia’ With New Life
At La Scala, Ratmansky’s original choreography makes details and nuances of the story pop, as if a carapace of formulaic interpretation has been cracked open.
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Arts
Nicki Minaj Has No. 1 Album as Mariah Carey Regains Holiday Crown
Minaj’s first studio LP in five years, “Pink Friday 2,” opens at the top of the album chart, while “All I Want for Christmas Is You” takes the No. 1 singles slot back from Brenda Lee.
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Arts
Carrie Coon Likes to ‘Play the Baddie’ in ‘The Gilded Age’
Playing a new-money upstart in “The Gilded Age,” the actor isn’t afraid to go big. “You can’t take it too seriously,” she said. “You can’t take yourself too seriously.”
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World
There Wasn’t Much to Love About 2023
Bret Stephens: Hi, Gail. This is our last conversation for the year, so let me first wish you and Dan a Merry Christmas. Gail: Thanks, Bret. And the best of course to you and Corinna and your kids. Bret: As much as I’ve loved our exchanges, I can’t ...
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Arts
Was a Scandal the Best Thing to Happen to Hasan Minhaj?
At the Beacon, the comic took a different tack after posting a video rebutting a New Yorker article on fabrications in his work. The crowd went wild.
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World
Why We’re Helping Yazidi Americans Get Justice
ISIS was one of the most brutal terrorist organizations in modern history. At its peak, it exercised control of territory the size of Britain, recruited tens of thousands of fighters and carried out or inspired attacks in over two dozen countries. It ...
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Arts
‘S.N.L.’ Hands Out Christmas Awards as Kate McKinnon Returns
McKinnon was self-deprecating and did not reprise any impersonations of politicians or celebrities. Billie Eilish was the musical guest.
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World
In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies
The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.
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Magazine
The 12 Vibes of Christmas
CreditCredit...The 12 Vibes of Christmas Which is yours? By Frank Rojas Illustrations by Erik Carter Dec. 16, 2023Soft lights in warm colors or bright LEDs? Handcrafted ornaments or modern, minimalist baubles? Real tree or fake? Shopping for holiday ...