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Arts
Harry Belafonte, Folk Hero
Cool and charismatic, Belafonte channeled his stardom into activism. He was a true people person, who knew how to reach,…
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Arts
Watch These Great Harry Belafonte Screen Performances
While Belafonte’s cinematic output was minimal, he made an impact with each role.
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World
In Prosecution of Turkish Bank, the Supreme Court Issues a Mixed Ruling
The justices rejected key arguments from Halkbank, which is owned by the Turkish government. But they told a lower court…
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Books
For ‘Last Tango’ Actress, the Ugly Aftermath of Notoriety
In a troubling new memoir, Vanessa Schneider contends that the sexually explicit 1972 film exploited, and irrevocably hurt, her cousin.
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World
After Making History in Bangladesh, She’s Getting Applause in New York
Tashnuva Anan Shishir, who became her country’s first transgender news anchor in 2021, is performing in “Public Obscenities” at Soho…
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Arts
Why Some Black Playwrights Are Saying Their Shows Must Not Go On
Several Black playwrights have canceled productions of their works, in some cases after performances started, because of concerns about conditions…
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Arts
Review: A New Opera Puts Real Emotions in a Fantasy Garden
Kate Soper’s “The Romance of the Rose,” which had its long-delayed premiere at Long Beach Opera, showcases her signature quick-shifting eclecticism.
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World
Trudeau Was Right to Use Emergency Powers to End Blockade, Report Says
The judge who wrote the report found the decision “regrettable,” but said that the government was left with no choice…
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News
Joe Biden Has a Bully Pulpit, and He Should Focus It on the Supreme Court
President Biden has been conspicuously quiet on the topic of the Supreme Court. Even as there’s an active debate about…
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US
As Archives Leans on Ex-Presidents, Its Only Weapon Is ‘Please’
The National Archives does not have any independent ability to enforce its request that former presidents and vice presidents to…