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The Wisconsin G.O.P.'s Looming Judicial Attack

Judge Janet Protasiewicz's election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court has shifted the court's balance of power to a 4-3 liberal majority.

Her victory has implications for abortion rights, labor unions, voting rights, and the integrity of the 2024 Presidential election.

Republicans in Wisconsin are threatening to impeach Protasiewicz if she does not recuse herself from two lawsuits challenging gerrymandered district maps. [ more ]

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Talking to Conservatives About Climate Change

Some conservative legislators in Congress recognize the need for action on climate change.

The Sierra Club's strategy for building support in Republican-led states is to focus on jobs and economic benefits of climate action. [ more ]

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Every House Republican to Be Speaker for Four Minutes

House Republicans will serve as Speaker for four minutes at a time.

The Speaker will be forced to clean out their office and work from Starbucks after each term. [ more ]

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Why Obama's "Car Czar" Thinks Biden Should Stay Out of the U.A.W. Strike

President Biden joined a picket line in support of the United Auto Workers' strike.

Former car czar Steve Rattner criticized Biden's action as 'outrageous.' [ more ]

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The Crossword: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Erik Agard is a co-founder of the Crossword Puzzle Collaboration Directory.

The Crossword Puzzles vary in difficulty from beginner-friendly to challenging. [ more ]

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Girl Math, or a Too-Big-to-Fail C.E.O.?

Cash is not real money in girl math.

Buying on sale is a form of saving.

Cosmetic procedures are seen as an investment in one's future self. [ more ]

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Linda Evangelista and the Canny Eye of Steven Meisel

Linda Evangelista is a standout in Meisel's work due to her versatility and ability to anticipate his adjustments.

Meisel prefers not to talk to the press and is more interesting when talking about the creative process. [ more ]

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Matt Gaetz Accuses Kevin McCarthy of Behaving Like an Adult

Congressional Republicans are feuding with each other.

Matt Gaetz accuses Kevin McCarthy of 'behaving like an adult'. [ more ]

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The Trump Legal Show Might Be in Town Until Christmas

Donald Trump appeared in court for a civil trial brought by the New York attorney general accusing him of business fraud.

Trump called the case a scam and a sham and referred to the judge as a 'rogue judge'. [ more ]

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What We Did Before the Sandwich

The fourth Earl of Sandwich popularized the sandwich by ordering it during card games.

Before the sandwich, people used other methods to hold their food together.

The concept of placing a filling between two pieces of bread has been used in various cultures throughout history. [ more ]

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Wes Anderson's Roald Dahl Quartet Abounds in Audacious Artifice and Stinging Political Critique

Wes Anderson's new quartet of films based on Roald Dahl stories are brief but showcase his originality.

Anderson's films reveal contrivances in fiction and embody a political vision of society.

Fantastic Mr. Fox was Anderson's first great political film and showcased his aesthetic renewal with stop-motion animation. [ more ]

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London Breed's Cynical Swing to the Right

The potential for a right-wing backlash in California due to public frustration with homelessness and property crime is still uncertain.

Prominent liberal politicians in California are responding in different ways to the possibility of a rightward swing. [ more ]

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The Best Thirst Traps Money Can Buy

Photographer David Suh offers solutions to contemporary life's conundrums through his photography.

Suh's photo shoots for regular people cost $8,000 and include professional hair and makeup. [ more ]

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Other Detectors

BleepCo is introducing new highly perceptive ceiling-mounted detectors.

The new detectors include an Irony Detector, Dishevelment Detector, Just Listen Alarm, and Fresh Podcast Alert. [ more ]

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The Next Target for the Group That Overturned Roe

Alliance Defending Freedom has won 15 Supreme Court cases.

They are now targeting religious exemptions to anti-discrimination laws, specifically targeting trans rights. [ more ]

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What Really Started the Great Chicago Fire?

Climate change is making natural disasters more frequent and intense.

Blaming natural disasters on acts of God or nature can lead to inaction. [ more ]

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Kwame Onwuachi's Cuisine of the Self

Kwame Onwuachi brought Afro-Caribbean cooking and his life story to the center of New York City's fine-dining scene.

Onwuachi opened Tatiana, his first restaurant in New York City, in November and it has been a very good year for him. [ more ]

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Flotsam, Jetsam, and a Soprano Amid the Black Mayonnaise

Newtown Creek, a Superfund site, is an industrial polluted area that used to be an oyster bed.

Despite the pollution, people fish in Newtown Creek and claim that the fish is clean because it comes from the ocean. [ more ]

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How Kevin McCarthy Defied the Freedom Caucus and Averted a Shutdown

Kevin McCarthy surprised everyone by turning to Democrats to pass a funding measure.

McCarthy's leadership style is conciliatory, focusing on member management. [ more ]

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The Powerful New York Law That Finally Brought Trump to Book

Donald Trump called the judge who ruled against him 'deranged' and accused the New York attorney general of being racist.

The judgment could bar Trump from doing business in New York and force him to cede control of his assets.

Jacob Javits, a former Republican senator and New York attorney general, laid the groundwork for the current case against Trump. [ more ]

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Nowon and Its Legendary Cheeseburger Expand to Bushwick

The Legendary Cheeseburger at Nowon is considered one of the best burgers in the city.

Nowon is a Korean American pocha (gastropub) with locations in the East Village and Bushwick. [ more ]

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Telltale Signs That Spooky Season Is Here

Spooky season brings unexpected and friendly encounters with spiders, werewolves, black cats, crows, and more.

The atmosphere is filled with the smell of burning leaves and pumpkin soup, and the sound of birds and ghosts. [ more ]

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In "Troy," Loud Sex, Thin Walls, Curious Neighbors

The film 'Troy' explores the awkwardness of sex and intimacy between neighbors in a New York City apartment building.

The main characters, Thea and Charlie, become increasingly interested in their neighbor, Troy, who is revealed to be an erotic masseur. [ more ]

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"La Isla" Shows the Absences Left by El Salvador's Mass Arrests

The government of El Salvador has extended its 'state of exception' 18 times, leading to mass arrests and human rights abuses.

Innocent citizens have been swept up in the crackdown, with thousands of Salvadorans languishing in prison without clear evidence against them. [ more ]

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Happiness Begins with Cafe con Leche, in "Encarnacion"

Filmmaker David Pisonero Tarantino explores the secret to happiness in his short documentary 'Encarnación'.

Tarantino's nonagenarian great-aunt Encarnación serves as the inspiration for the film, showcasing her contentment in life despite challenges. [ more ]

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"Liturgy of Anti-Tank Obstacles" Shows the Transformations of Life in Ukraine

#Babylon'13 is a collective of Ukrainian filmmakers focused on exposing Russian aggression.

The documentary "Liturgy of Anti-Tank Obstacles" highlights the new reality of everyday Ukrainians affected by the war. [ more ]

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"Swift Justice" Looks Inside a Sharia Courtroom

Many Western journalists evacuated Afghanistan after the Taliban captured Kabul, leaving many bureaus empty.

The rural areas of Afghanistan had a more nuanced view of the Taliban, seeing them as a better alternative to the corrupt U.S.-backed government.

The Western press had difficulty accepting Afghanistan's deeply conservative and religious nature, leading to a misunderstanding of the situation. [ more ]

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The Violent End of Nagorno-Karabakh's Fight for Independence

Azerbaijan started shelling Nagorno-Karabakh, resulting in hundreds of deaths and displacements.

Russian forces offered little resistance, raising questions about their involvement in the conflict. [ more ]

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Richard Brody's New York Film Festival Highlights

The New York Film Festival celebrates movies that may not be shown in multiplexes but are still worth attention.

The festival features films by notable directors such as Todd Haynes and Hong Sangsoo. [ more ]

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A Cartoonist Appreciates the Art at the Metropolitan Museum

Having a variety of perspectives can help in understanding and appreciating art.

The article mentions various artworks from different artists, highlighting their unique qualities.

The author expresses their personal reactions and emotions towards the artworks. [ more ]

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Kelce-Swift Is a Dream Pairing for the N.F.L.

Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, tried to meet Taylor Swift but was rebuffed.

Kelce is known for his appearance on the reality show 'Catching Kelce' and his unique role in pop culture. [ more ]

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Kelly Clarkson on "Chemistry," Her Divorce Record

Kelly Clarkson discusses writing about divorce for her recent album 'Chemistry'.

Hernan Diaz talks about the 'pure abstraction' of money in his novel 'Trust'.

Robert Samuels shares his secret pastime of watching figure-skating videos as metaphors for life and writing. [ more ]

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Zelensky Offers to Broker Peace Deal Between Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to broker a peace deal between Representative Kevin McCarthy and his fellow House Republicans.

Zelensky warned that if the conflict in Washington continued to escalate, it could spread to neighboring regions like Maryland and Virginia. [ more ]

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"Early Short Films of the French New Wave" Is a Revelation

The documentary essay-film 'Love Exists' explores poverty and social neglect in working-class Paris.

The film highlights the cultural void, economic deprivation, and violence that result from social segregation and neglect. [ more ]

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Rupert Murdoch Takes a Step Back-Not Away

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of his holding companies, Fox Corp. and News Corp.

The move may be a strategy to ensure his eldest son, Lachlan, becomes the permanent successor.

Murdoch described Lachlan as a passionate and principled leader. [ more ]

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"Swing State" and "Dig" Put Down Roots Off Broadway

The play 'Swing State' by Rebecca Gilman revolves around four characters and the state of Wisconsin.

The play highlights the ecological issues faced by Wisconsin, particularly the threat to its prairie ecosystem. [ more ]

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How Comic Books Became Classics

Penguin Classics has released three books featuring early Marvel stories, pushing the definition of "classic"

Classics can now include works from comics, not just traditional literature [ more ]

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The Crossword: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Patrick Berry has been publishing puzzles since 1993.

Crossword puzzles range from beginner-friendly to challenging. [ more ]

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Apple's Updated Options for Ignoring Your Screen-Time Limit

Apple Screen Time allows users to manage their app usage time.

The snooze feature in Screen Time has expanded to include new options. [ more ]

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The World According to Elon Musk's Grandfather

Elon Musk threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League over allegations that Twitter amplified antisemitism.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Musk to 'stop antisemitism as best you can.' [ more ]

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X Users to Require Elon Musk to Pay Them to Keep Using It

Users of X (formerly Twitter) plan to require Elon Musk to pay a monthly fee to use the platform.

Users also demand compensation for psychiatric or medical expenses due to exposure to the platform. [ more ]

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The 2023 National Book Awards Longlist: Fiction

The New Yorker announced the longlists for the 2023 National Book Awards.

The longlist includes books that center on violent attempts to impose hierarchies of race or belief.

Three authors on the longlist have been previously honored by the National Book Foundation. [ more ]

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Seltzer Madness!

The article discusses the popularity of hard seltzers and whether there is still room for new variations.

It questions if there will be a point of saturation in the market as more brands launch hard seltzer products. [ more ]

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How a Culture War Over Race Engulfed a School District

Isabella Tichenor, a Black student in Utah, experienced discrimination from her teacher at school.

Her mother, Brittany, recognized signs of autism in Isabella and struggled to find the right support for her education. [ more ]

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All the Things I Could Do if I Had Backup Singers

Having backup singers can make mundane activities more enjoyable

Wearing four sweater-vests over sequinned miniskirts can be a fashion trend [ more ]

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The Real Stakes of the Google Antitrust Trial

1998 was a pivotal year in technology with milestones for Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

Microsoft faced an antitrust lawsuit in 1998 for its anticompetitive behavior in operating systems and Internet browsers. [ more ]

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Old Men and Sea

The story is about an old man named Santiago who goes on a fishing trip in search of a huge fish.

The only character who is not an old man is a boy of about fifteen who helps Santiago load his boat.

The plot revolves around Santiago's struggle to catch the massive fish and the support he receives from his friends. [ more ]

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Would You Rather Stay Home Alone or Online Date?: A Game for Single Women

It's better to spend a quiet evening alone than deal with someone who has no recollection of going out with you.

Don't put up with someone who constantly brags about how great their online dating life is.

Avoid dating someone who lies on their profile and borrows a dog to attract potential partners. [ more ]

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The Eternal Question of Food Versus Service

Beloved local restaurants in New York City are frequently replaced by new establishments.

Cecchi's, a new restaurant in the West Village, occupies a space previously known as Café Loup, a renowned writers' hangout. [ more ]

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Naomi Klein Sees Uncanny Doubles in Our Politics

Naomi Klein's new book, 'Doppelganger,' explores the confusion between her and Naomi Wolf.

The book goes beyond their physical similarities and delves into the intersections of right and left ideologies.

Klein's previous books have focused on topics like globalization, disaster capitalism, and the climate crisis. [ more ]

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The Challenges Facing Joe Biden

Despite low approval ratings, Democrats held on to the Senate and narrowly lost the House in the 2022 midterms.

Unemployment is low and inflation has eased, but the future of Biden's presidency and the 2024 election remain uncertain. [ more ]

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David Grann on Turning Best-Sellers Into Movies

David Grann is a bestselling author and staff writer for The New Yorker.

Martin Scorsese is adapting two of Grann's books into films, including "Killers of the Flower Moon."

Richard Brody discusses the importance of owning physical copies of cherished films. [ more ]

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The Crossword: Thursday, September 7, 2023

Robyn Weintraub is an experienced crossword puzzle constructor.

Her puzzles have been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. [ more ]

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Narendra Modi's New New Delhi

India is undergoing a multibillion-dollar revamp of its capital complex.

The revamp reflects the Prime Minister's vision for the country's future and desire to erase its past.

The Central Vista, a nearly two-mile-long green space, is being developed in emulation of Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. [ more ]

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Washington's Age-Old Problem

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, has recently suffered a number of health setbacks.

The two leading Presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, are the two oldest Presidents in history. [ more ]

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The Crossword: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Erik Agard is a co-founder of the Crossword Puzzle Collaboration Directory.

The Crossword Puzzles offer a range of difficulty levels for players. [ more ]

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Myths and Facts About Climate Change

There is something you can personally do to stop climate change.

Modern climate change is caused by human activity. [ more ]

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Tessa Hadley's Longing to Put Life Into Words

Tessa Hadley has published her thirtieth short story in The New Yorker and her twelfth book of fiction in just over two decades.

For Hadley, stories begin with the questions of 'What happened?' and 'What happened next?'

Hadley's characters are driven by the ambition to understand themselves socially and often search for themselves in others' perceptions of them. [ more ]

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Why You Are Experiencing Buyer's Remorse

Check the expiration dates when shopping

Newer, cheaper vacuum cleaner model coming soon

Don't expect miracles from skincare products

Keeping a fresh basil plant alive is challenging

Listen to the warnings about bangs

The pants won't be hemmed

The hair clip boosts your ego

New growth is expected from the fancy plant [ more ]

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Donald Trump and the Pardon Debate

President Gerald Ford granted amnesty to General Robert E. Lee in 1975.

Ford's pardon of Lee was controversial and stretched the truth.

Ford's pardon of Nixon was motivated by concern for the nation's fate. [ more ]

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The Political, Metaphysical Melodrama of "Dragonwyck"

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Hollywood novel, "The Last Tycoon," is based on the visionary studio boss Irving Thalberg.

The novel includes a sardonic depiction of Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who offended Fitzgerald.

Joseph L. Mankiewicz became a director and his debut film, "Dragonwyck," was highly original. [ more ]

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"Braiding Sweetgrass," and a Lesson in Extreme Heat

Robin Wall Kimmerer's book, 'Braiding Sweetgrass,' bridges the gap between Western science and Indigenous teaching.

The book aims to help people love the land and the environment, rather than approach it with fear.

The New Yorker Radio Hour is a co-production of WNYC Studios and The New Yorker. [ more ]

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Dear Pepper: Is It Puppy Love?

The love between humans and dogs is not a love between equals.

There are aspects of a dog's love that humans will never fully understand.

Approach your dog with curiosity and try to understand their perspective. [ more ]

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