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In Mexico, Archaeologists Spot a Maya City Behind a Wall of Trees

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 11:29
A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 10:31
Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.
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‘The Interview’ Podcast: Peter Singer

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 09:15
The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.
Categories: News

Mexico Supreme Court Justice Seeks to Ease Political Tensions, but Obstacles Persist

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 09:06
A lone voice on Mexico’s Supreme Court has proposed a way to ease the political tensions that have arisen over a judicial overhaul. But big obstacles could prevent any deal.
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Harris’s Hope: Getting Right-Leaning Voters to Shift to the Left

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 09:04
Democrats see a narrow opening to peel away center-right voters bothered by abortion bans and by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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In Shift From 2020, Identity Politics Loses Its Grip on the Country

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 09:02
There are signs that society is moving away from the progressive left’s often strict expectations about how to discuss culture and politics.
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Running the New York City Marathon at 70

New York Times - Sat, 11/02/2024 - 09:01
After a lifetime of running, a writer reflects on why he’s coming back for one last race.
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