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Contentious Court Rulings: Immunity, Regulation and the Homeless
Readers discuss some of the major decisions at the end of the court’s term.
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A New World Order for Renters? Well, It Worked for This Guy.
During the pandemic, a man realized he was free to work remotely in any city he wanted, in the U.S.…
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The Rubik’s Cube Turns 50
Bright and early on the first Saturday in January, Tomas Rokicki and a few hundred fellow enthusiasts gathered in a…
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Will One Bad Debate Night Mean One Bad Election Day?
Bret Stephens: Gail, in our last conversation I asked you whether you would join me in calling for Democrats to…
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Bill Maher: Why I Want an Open Convention
Over the past few years, many people have told me I should stop making Biden-is-old jokes because “it just helps…
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What Drives Trump Also Limits Him
Donald Trump didn’t sound any different, not really, during the debate than the way everyone knows him to be. He…
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Want to Do Something Patriotic This Year? Ditch the Fireworks.
For 15 straight years, our old dog Clark — a hound/shepherd/retriever mix who was born in the woods and loved…
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Mildred Thornton Stahlman, Pioneer in Neonatal Care, Dies at 101
She developed one of the first modern intensive care units for premature babies, helping newborns to breathe with lifesaving new…
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How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)
This article is part of our Pets special section on scientists’ growing interest in our animal companions. Every dog has…
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Scientists in Japan Give Robots a Fleshy Face and a Smile
Researchers at the University of Tokyo published findings on a method of attaching artificial skin to robot faces to protect…