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‘Desperate Characters’ and the Chaos That Lies Beneath

Paula Fox, the author of the 1970 novel, writes Sigrid Nunez, had a keen sense of the thin veneer of civilization, and how little it…

As Biden visits, Palestinians reminded of their descent into autocracy

For Palestinians who have never known a peace process, never participated in elections, and seen their cause sidelined — Biden's visit holds little hope.

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: A Wild Heroine, a Soothing Tale

Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as an orphaned girl in the marshes of North Carolina in this tame adaptation of Delia Owens’s popular novel.

In Portugal, Taking a Dive Into Sardines

The canned fish are having a moment in the food world. A tour of a canning factory in Porto gives an up-close view of a…

Modern Love Podcast: A Mother’s Secret

He always thought his father was the only one at fault. Until one day, deep into adulthood, his mother asked him if they could go…

A Rhode Island State Senator Wants You to #TwerkFor Justice

Tiara Mack’s TikTok video of her twerking at the beach went viral. Now, she is using that momentum to bring awareness to her political platform.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Plenty of Parents Don’t Like Their Children’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

In CNN interview, John Bolton says he has planned foreign coups

The former national security adviser's comments were unusual, as U.S. officials generally avoid using “coup” when describing U.S. foreign policy matters.

Doctor proposes floating abortion clinic in Gulf of Mexico to avoid bans

Meg Autry, an obstetrician and gynecologist, called it “an option for patients who don’t have other options.”