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Why the Democrats Just Lost the House
Across the country, Democratic leaders are looking at deep-blue New York and seeing red. For good reason. The party just…
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The Global Carbon Surveillance State Is Coming
For decades, those of us wondering why so little action had been taken to reduce carbon emissions, and why the…
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The Economist Who Foresaw Our Global Economic Order
There are well over 100 currencies, from the Angolan kwanza and the Bhutan ngultrum to the Uzbekistan sum and the…
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Can the Republican Party Move Past Trump?
This article is part of the Debatable newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it on Wednesdays. The newsletter…
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Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win M.L.B.’s Cy Young Awards
In Justin Verlander’s long and celebrated career, it has never been enough to pitch better than his peers. A flame-throwing,…
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Want Taylor Swift Tickets? You’re on Your Own, Kid.
Sarah Pontillo’s mother let her skip school to buy Taylor Swift tickets. The plan was for Ms. Pontillo, who is…
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Budd Friedman, Who Built an Empire of Comedy Clubs, Dies at 90
Budd Friedman, who revolutionized the world of stand-up comedy with his empire of Improv clubs, offering a launching pad for…
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In New Forecast, New York City Projects $2.9 Billion Deficit
Facing growing pension costs and stiff inflation, New York City officials on Tuesday projected that the city’s budget deficit would…
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Is This the Best Drone Racer in the World?
The pilots took turns speeding their drones through a neon-colored course, zooming around sharp turns and diving into gates at…
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The Return of Holiday Season Agita
Family drama around the holidays is such a cliché that I can probably name a dozen movies off the top…