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“Infinite Jest” Has Turned Thirty. Have We Forgotten How to Read It?
In 2023, the writer Patricia Lockwood chafed at Wallace’s supposed sainthood in a long piece for the London Review of Books. The essay, in…
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Morton Feldman’s Music of Stillness
“I really don’t feel that it’s all necessary anymore,” Morton Feldman told an interviewer in 1972. “And so what I try to bring into my…
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Peter de Sève’s “New York’s Toughest”
For the cover of the February 2, 2026, issue, the artist Peter de Sève celebrates the brave souls who continue to work when the city is…
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Easter Island and the Allure of “Lost Civilizations”
She also formed a bond with a Rapanui prophetess named Angata, the leader of an uprising against the sheep-ranching operation then…
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Uganda's military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine's wife
Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has denied claims that soldiers assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader…
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Icy conditions restrict transport across Germany
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain disrupted rush-hour traffic across large parts of Germany on Monday morning. Accidents became more…
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Japan is building the world’s fastest train - but will it ever come to Europe?
Japan is currently developing the world’s fastest train, the L0 Series, which is a Japanese maglev train being produced and tested by the…
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Seahawks under fire for sideline altercation during Rams game
The Seattle Seahawks are heading to Super Bowl LX after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27. However, the victory didn’t come without its…
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AI-altered clip of India defence chief circulates online after Bangladesh-Pakistan meeting
India has said it was "keeping a close watch" after the air force chiefs of Bangladesh and Pakistan met in January 2026 following months…
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Gunmen open fire at soccer field in central Mexico, killing 11 and wounding 12
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in central Mexico on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12,…
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Scientists issue warning after making grim Arctic discovery — here's what you need to know
Scientists continue to uncover mounting evidence that melting Arctic glaciers are changing our world forever. Rapid sea ice declines are…
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Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity
"I can't believe that the moment has finally arrived when I get to share share something of mine, finally my voice can be heard and I…
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Photos of Iranian man convicted for assassinating judge falsely linked to demonstrations
As demonstrations over economic grievances morphed into a mass movement challenging Iran's theocratic system in January 2026, photos of a…
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10 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Egypt
So, you’re thinking about going to Egypt? Cool. I was in your shoes not long ago, Googling things like “how not to get scammed on a camel…
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Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and ICE conduct: 'This has to stop'
Former President Obama and Michelle Obama called on Americans to recognize the dangers of the increasingly violent Immigration and Customs…
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Iranian merchants only have 20 minutes of supervised Internet access per day for transactions
The president of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Majidreza Hariri, said Iranian merchants have only 20 minutes per day,…
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Witnessing Another Public Killing in Minneapolis
“They killed another guy,” someone announced, in my group chat. That message was followed quickly by a link to a video, shot from behind a…
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Italy's Largest National Park Is A Mountain Gem With Scenic Waterfalls And Hiking Trails
There are few places left in Italy that can really be described as under the radar, but the region of Calabria in the toe of the Italian…
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IDF searching for slain hostage Ran Gvili's body in Gaza before time runs out
The IDF is rushing to find the last Israeli hostage in Gaza as the clock ticks down for opening the Rafah Crossing. The IDF on Sunday…
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Inquiry into Israel's submarine affair finds 'systemic failings'
A commission of inquiry set up to shed light on Israel's so-called submarine affair has found clear shortcomings in how arms deals were…
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Transhumance: A Living Tradition of Seasonal Movement
The post Transhumance: A Living Tradition of Seasonal Movement appeared first on A-Z Animals. Quick Take Transhumance refers to the…
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4 Species of Giraffe Explained: How Scientists Rethought the Classification of Giraffa
The post 4 Species of Giraffe Explained: How Scientists Rethought the Classification of Giraffa appeared first on A-Z Animals. Quick Take…
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Vitol and Trafigura – traders at the heart of Trump’s Venezuela oil grab
The companies’ special licences to ship still-sanctioned barrels have given them a head start in a potentially lucrative trade US…
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Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90
The broadcaster and journalist Sir Mark Tully - for many years known as the BBC's "voice of India" - has died at the age of 90. For…