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Can Urban Design Have a Gender? In This Vienna District, the Answer Is Yes.
On a sunny afternoon this spring, Eva Kail stood outside the gleaming subway station in Aspern Seestadt, a sprawling planned…
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J.D. Vance Keeps Selling His Soul. He’s Got Plenty of Buyers.
At the outset of Christopher Marlowe’s late 16th-century play “The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus,”the scholar at the center of…
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Biden Needs to Step Aside
The horrible assassination attempt on Donald Trump has underscored Joe Biden’s dire political situation. Americans hope the awful events in…
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Anchovies Are Always a Good Idea
To understand anchovies, you need to understand umami. For most of history, just four tastes were recognized: sweet, sour, bitter…
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Chris Christie: Will Trump Meet the Moment?
There is no place for political violence in this country. That is the recurring sentiment expressed by elected officials and…
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The Secret of Trump’s Resurrection
In November 2022, after the Republicans’ lackluster showing in the midterms, I wrote a column titled “Donald Trump Is Finally…
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Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Chef Who Made Portland a Dining Destination, Dies
Her refined palate and pursuit of excellence made her the city’s culinary matriarch, attracting diners and talent alike to Oregon.…
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Herbert Hoelter, Prison Consultant to the Rich and Infamous, Dies at 73
He helped Martha Stewart, Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken and other white-collar criminals win lighter sentences, and prepared them for life…
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Appraising J.D. Vance as Trump’s Running Mate
Readers discuss his credentials, his devotion to the ex-president and how the choice might affect the race.
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James B. Sikking, Actor Best Known for ‘Hill Street Blues,’ Dies at 90
His natural rectitude landed him roles on hundreds of TV dramas and comedies, including the beloved “Car Pool Lane” episode…