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What’s Next For the U.S. in Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture?
What’s Next For the U.S. in Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture?

In a press conference on Saturday after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured, President Trump said the U.S. would “run” Venezuela until a…

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Forum From the Archives: Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales on How to Build Trust

Wikipedia, the crowdsourced encyclopedia, is one of the world’s most visited websites, with 11 billion page views each month. Its founder, Jimmy Wale…

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Forum From the Archives: Poet Ada Limón’s New Collection 'Startlement' Centers Wonder and Connection

Sonoma native and former U.S. poet laureate Ada Limón’s collection of new and selected poetry contemplates her relationship to nature, the role of ar…

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Forum From the Archives: Rabbi Calls for Boundless Compassion Amid Divides

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl leads the largest synagogue in New York City. But she says she’s never been so afraid to talk about Israel. That’s because she …

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The Delightful Experience of Collective Effervescence

Singing along with the crowd at a concert. Cheering together at a sports game. Laughing with the audience at a funny moment in a movie. Even getting …

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Forum From the Archives: ‘Second Life’ Looks at Parenting in an App-Obsessed World

When New York Times critic Amanda Hess was told her baby had a rare genetic condition, her first instinct was to “Google [her] way out of it.” But in…

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The Best Books of 2025

We take a look back at our favorite books of 2025. This year's best seller lists and critic choices were scattered with no clear big hits but there w…

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‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on How His Career Defies Gravity

Bay Area native and acclaimed director of “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights,” Jon M. Chu now brings one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals to …

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A Look Back at the Biggest News Stories of 2025

ICE raids. Tariffs. National Guard deployment. Ukraine. Venezuela. The longest federal shutdown in history. There was no shortage of major news headl…

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Forum From the Archives: Fred Armisen on Recording the Sounds of the Everyday

Fred Armisen, the comedian, actor and musician known for “Portlandia,” “Documentary Now!” and “SNL,” has a new album out called “100 Sound Effects.” …

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