The Truth About Mary Todd Lincoln
Retelling the story of a woman today requires a motivation to correct the historical record.
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When the Moon Met Canada
Canada’s technical expertise in space robotics got the country a seat to the moon, and then its cultural identity took…
Many Iranians Are Glad the Fighting Has Paused. Some Hard-liners Aren’t.
The most fervent backers of the Islamic republic believe pausing the war for negotiations risks squandering what they see as…
Iran Tries to Grasp Economic Devastation of War, and Find a Way Past It
The vast scale of destruction wrought by U.S. and Israeli bombardment will make sanctions relief all the more vital to…
Looking for a College Scholarship on Social Media Sites? Buyer, Beware.
Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need…
How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of ‘Dangerous’ Comedy
Mr. Cross, known for “Arrested Development” and “Mr. Show,” isn’t afraid to say what should not be said.
In a Restaurant’s Name, a Message of Grief and Hope for Palestinians
Hinds Hall near Columbia University is a place to find Palestinian cuisine and to remember a 5-year-old killed in Gaza.
Mamdani, Leaning Into ‘Sewer Socialism,’ Gets His Hands Dirty
The mayor has embraced the decades-old concept of “sewer socialism,” hoping to improve New Yorkers’ lives by focusing on public…