A Long-Forgotten Spy Returns to ‘In the Shadow of the King’
Edmund Richardson’s latest book recounts the story of Charles Masson, a runaway British soldier who reinvents himself as an archaeologist and spy. Source link
Edmund Richardson’s latest book recounts the story of Charles Masson, a runaway British soldier who reinvents himself as an archaeologist and spy. Source link
After a year of Covid delay, the Whitney Biennale has recently arrived in town and it’s a welcome sight. Other recent editions—the 80th such collection—have tended to be lively, timid, youthful jolts. That doesn’t read that way, even with the many young artists amongst its 60+ contributors, many represented by brand new, quarantined works. A …
BERLIN — A turning point is coming for the protagonists of the new movie, Viktor and Hans.”Great Freedom” When Viktor sees the concentration camp tattoo on Hans’ arm. The year is 1945 and Viktor has already forcibly kicked Hans out of the cell they shared in a German prison after learning that Hans had been …
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Jumping and spinning at high speed on Monday night, Russian Kamila Valieva became the first female figure skater to complete a quad (a four-rotation jump) at the Olympics. But if existing systems to eradicate doping in global sports had worked correctly, it wouldn’t be on the ice. In December, Valieva, 15, submitted a routine sample …
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The young Russian phenomenon glided across the ice and plunged into figure skating history. Jumping and spinning at high speed on Monday night, Kamila Valieva became the first female figure skater to complete a quad (a four-turn jump) at the Olympics. But if existing systems to eradicate doping in global sports had worked correctly, it …
Continue reading “Failed Test Casts Shadow on Ice Skating, Olympics Showcase Event”
in its tiny lobby theater lab, at West 36th Street, you must show proof of a booster shot to receive your tickets. You also need to wear a high-quality mask, but if you show up unprepared, the box office person will happily deliver one. The wartime youths at the center of Theatrelab’s current play, “This …
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Robin Soderling was at the height of his prowess when the walls began to crumble. In 2009, at just 24, Soderling stunned four-time champion Rafael Nadal on his way to the final of the French Open. Soderling made it to the finals again in 2010, losing to Nadal. At the end of the season, Soderling …
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Vaccine instructions seem to work, younger children may be approved for vaccines by Halloween and coronavirus seems to be pulling back. But these promising signs heralds a complex new phase for the country’s economic recovery – and it’s making Wall Street even more nervous than it has been in months. NS Federal Reserve The dizzying …
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Inflation soared in 2021 as various official measures of consumer prices rose faster than in years. But in one crucial aspect, the data may be underestimating things. Faced with supply disruptions and workforce shortages, many types of businesses have addressed these issues not by raising prices (or simply raising prices) but by taking steps that …
Bowery’s St. Mark’s Church hangs a shadow box – a square, three-dimensional display case – containing a black and white photograph of Charlie Parker. His lips are pursed, his fingers balanced, and he plays the saxophone with deep concentration. There is an orange QR code in the upper right corner. Tara and the voice of …
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The crypto revolution brings financial services to the unbanked, but it’s not without risk. Source link
Ms. Esponnette said she thanked women at tech start-ups for saying how they felt. Lola Priego, 30, founder of Base, which offers home blood and saliva tests processed in traditional labs, said she’s heard of Theranos comparisons at least once a week. He said the testimonials come directly or indirectly from potential partners, consultants, investors, …
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