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Connie Chiume, 72, Dies; ‘Black Panther’ Actor Bridged S. Africa Eras
Her career began during apartheid and outlived it, reaching a personal milestone in a blockbuster movie and its sequel.
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What Causes Dangerous Inflammation in Children With Covid?
The sometimes fatal condition, MIS-C, may be driven in part by a misdirected immune system, a new study finds.
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Lincoln Center Taps Education Leader as Next President
Mariko Silver, a former president of Bennington College, will take the reins of the organization as it seeks to expand its audience and increase fund-raising.
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Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia
Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia’s western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian officials have not commented.
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The ‘Weird’ History of Tim Walz’s Political Put-Down
Once, the word signified supernatural things. In the mouth of Kamala Harris’s running mate, weirdness is much more earthbound.
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Tim Walz Is an Absolute Balm for My Country Heart
The Minnesota governor fills a decades-long geographic messaging gap for the party.
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Heat Raises Fears of ‘Demise’ for Great Barrier Reef Within a Generation
A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries.
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To Avoid an Economic Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key
Consumer spending has powered the economic recovery from the pandemic shock. Now wallets are thinner, and some businesses are feeling the difference.
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How Did Kamala Harris Pick Tim Walz? She Trusted Her Gut.
The ambitious Josh Shapiro asked about his role as vice president. The battle-tested Mark Kelly was already seen as a third option. And the happy-go-lucky Mr. Walz promised to do anything for the team.
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Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks
The shift came as Planned Parenthood’s New York chapter revealed plans to close four clinics across the state, as financial issues mount.
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What’s Behind All the Stock Market Drama?
Analysts and investors have many explanations, including worries about the health of the U.S. economy and shifts in the value of the Japanese yen.
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After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’
Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to the state.
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A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.
The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued interest in making deals.
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U.S. Ambassador to Skip Peace Ceremony in Japan Over Israel’s Omission
The American and British ambassadors to Japan said they would not attend an event to mark the atomic bomb strike in Nagasaki because Israel’s ambassador was excluded.
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Why Japan Was Crushed Most in the Global Market Rout
The fragility of a more-than-year-long stock rally in Japan, fueled in part by a weak yen, has been exposed by the sudden strengthening of the currency.
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Court Disbands Thailand’s Most Popular Political Party
Since the Move Forward Party won the last election with a call for change, conservative forces have kept it out of power. Now, it no longer exists.
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Hindus in Bangladesh Face Revenge Attacks After Hasina’s Ouster
There has long been a perception that the Hindu minority supports Sheikh Hasina, who resigned her post and fled the country after a popular uprising.
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With ‘Sprint’ and ‘Simone Biles: Rising,’ Netflix Fills Olympic Content Gap
New seasons of documentaries about running, gymnastics and basketball are being filmed this summer as part of a partnership with the International Olympic Committee.
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‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, “Was that real?” The question now permeates our age of misinformation.
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