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The Saudi Crown Prince Personally Ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder, U.S. Intelligence Concludes
An array of damning and specific hard evidence, as well as a psychological study, implicates Mohammed bin Salman in the journalist’s execution.
Stacey Abrams Ends Her Race for Governor of Georgia, but Doesn’t Quite Concede
“Stoicism is a luxury, and silence is a weapon for those who would quiet the voices of the people,� Abrams said Friday as she acknowledged that her bid to become governor of Georgia had fallen short.
How Extreme Weather Is Shrinking the Planet
With wildfires, heat waves, and rising sea levels, large tracts of the earth are at risk of becoming uninhabitable. But the fossil-fuel industry continues its assault on the facts.
Facebook and the Age of Manipulation
The image of Facebook as a nimble, idealistic upstart has steadily eroded, as the company has strained to make changes that would protect user privacy and prevent the spread of disinformation.
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Trump’s Rages and the Case for Optimism
There is no overestimating the damage that Trump has done and will continue to do. But last week a case for hope was made, most powerfully, at the ballot box.
The Glamorous Espionage of “The Little Drummer Girl�
The main character, played by Florence Pugh, swerves between fragility and bravado as she operates in a climate of mistrust and interfaces with people for whom paranoia is a job skill.
Glamour, Wit, and Cunning in “The Favourite�
Yorgos Lanthimos relishes the game of historical reconstruction in a tale of usurpation that borders on a romp.
Goodbye to Juul Season
Juul now controls nearly three-quarters of the e-cigarette market in the U.S. At the same time, it remains at the mercy of the F.D.A., which is cracking down on its appeal to young people.
Egyptian Women and the Fight for the Right to Work
Egypt has made progress toward gender equality in recent years, but these gains have not propelled women into the workforce. The obstacles they face are often at home.
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“Green Book,� Reviewed: Peter Farrelly’s Bland, Regressive Flip on “Driving Miss Daisy�
“Green Book� is the story of Tony’s awakening, or, rather, his awokening: his appalled reaction to the first-hand observation of the racist laws and practices to which Don is subjected.
The Lasting Trauma of Mothers Separated from Their Nursing Children
I can’t imagine—or, rather, it hurts my heart to think about—how my five-month-old son would feel in the arms of a stranger, hungry, abandoned, alone.
A Week After the Midterm Elections, the Blue Wave Continues to Grow
John Cassidy joins guest host Eric Lach to discuss how the outcome of the midterm elections might inform future campaign strategy in red states.
The Countdown to Brexit, and the Witnesses Against El Chapo
Theresa May unveils a plan to withdraw Britain from the E.U., and it doesn’t go well. Plus, the twin brothers turned drug traffickers who are testifying against the cartel boss El Chapo.
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Du Yun’s Electronic Evolution, at Miller Theatre
The composer, who won a Pulitzer for her opera “Angel’s Bone� last year, joins the International Contemporary Ensemble for a performance of “LEGO.�
There’s Still No Escaping Andy Warhol
A bold retrospective at the Whitney showcases works that defined the emerging economy of brands and that offer colors to cleanse the optic nerve.
The New Yorkers Who Waited to Vote in the Midterms
On a drizzly Tuesday, at converted school auditoriums and assembly halls, officials battled jammed machines and unusually large crowds.
“Show Recent Some Love�
“In the olden days, as I recall, you had your charming pigs and your not so charming pigs. Mike was on the spectrum there.�