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The Very Good Reason People Like George Santos Lie About Nonsense

All politicians lie. So many people consider that idea self-evident that I’ve heard it deployed as both a defense of…

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There Are Better Ways to Talk With Your Kids About Santa

As the holiday season approaches, many parents find themselves facing a tricky problem: how to talk about Santa Claus with…

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Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate

It has been a bumpy few weeks for carmakers who sell electric vehicles, which are moving more slowly off the…

World

Specialized High School Musical

A surprisingly tender one-man show guides us through the dubious business of tutoring the children of striving New York parents.

World

Volcano’s Eruption Threat Is Ebbing, but Iceland Continues to Wait

A fishing town that was evacuated this month will probably be spared, but residents can’t return until all danger has…

World

Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On Housing and Drug Crises

Dan Carter was on the streets for 17 years. His experience informs his policy agenda as mayor of Oshawa, Ontario,…

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Why Is Everyone So Grumpy?

Peter Coy: So, Binya, Americans seem very grumpy about the economy lately, despite what looks like some pretty good news.…

Magazine

I Reneged on the Terms of My Study-Abroad Grants. What Do I Owe My Home Country?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to make amends after violating the conditions of a scholarship.

Magazine

Is It OK to Send Condolence Notes to Strangers?

A mother feels an urge to send her sympathies to the family of her son’s classmate who recently died, but…

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A Rare Appearance for ‘Six Persimmons,’ a 13th-Century Masterpiece

An 800-year-old ink painting, regarded as the “Zen Mona Lisa,” has made a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the United States.

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