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Missiles knock out heating systems in towns and cities amid freezing temperatures.

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched dozens of missiles at Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Friday morning, knocking out heating systems in…

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The World Cup’s Missing Mouthpiece

Qatar paid David Beckham tens of millions of dollars to promote the country and its interests. To its frustration, it…

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Frank Shakespeare, TV Executive Behind a New Nixon, Dies at 97

He helped dispel the candidate’s stiff image for the 1968 presidential campaign and then led U.S. government broadcasting efforts overseas…

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When World Cup Reality Isn’t What It Seems

LUSAIL, Qatar — Fatih pulls the car over, letting the engine idle, and reaches for his phone. He hurriedly swipes…

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Former Palace Aide Makes Face-to-Face Apology to Guest Over Remarks

Ngozi Fulani, who runs a charity for abused women, said a palace aide, Susan Hussey, pressed her on where she…

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Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine

With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling…

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Beryl Grey, Acclaimed British Ballerina, Is Dead at 95

Her versatility and theatricality brought her world renown and an appearance with the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. She later became…

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How ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Solved the Problem of Computer-Generated H2O

Nearly all of the sea shots in the blockbuster are digital. But making them seem real via performance capture led…

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Boston Symphony Leader Leaves Less Than Two Years Into Her Tenure

Gail Samuel took the helm of one of America’s most storied orchestras in 2021, and was the first woman to…

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A Comedian’s Stunt Is a Sly Protest of Qatar’s L.G.B.T.Q. Laws

Joe Lycett appeared to shred cash after demanding that David Beckham end his relationship with the World Cup. It was…

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