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According to a Gallup survey from 2022, Americans are reading fewer books per year than ever before. And the time that people spend reading has dropped over the years, too.

Benjamin’s grandfather, a labor leader, was appointed president of Haiti in ’57, but was overthrown after 19 days in office. He talks about his family’s resilience and the lasting effects of the coup.

Actress Natalie Morales says there were many “shoulds” in her life — pressure to do the right thing — but has recently learned that there’s no right way to live.

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The Village has lost something. You can’t even get a cup of coffee in the Village anymore unless you go into a building with a store that sells coffee.

U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

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Malinda Russell’s A Domestic Cookbook was first published in 1866. It contains least a hundred recipes for sweets, plus recipes for shampoo and cologne – and remedies for toothaches.

An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump’s dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.

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Eric Puchner’s new novel, Dream State, was just named the latest Oprah book club pick. It’s about a love triangle that tests the decades-long friendship of two college friends.

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“The New Yorker” is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Art editor Françoise Mouly reflects on the magazine’s distinctive look.