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36 Hours in Chicago: Things to Do and See

The city shines in the summertime — and this year’s light is especially bright, thanks in part to a new presidential center.

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36 Hours in Chicago: Things to Do and See

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On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson Reminds Children Their Stories Matter

A new animated special, “The Day You Begin,” based on the best-selling picture book, emphasizes the richness that diversity brings to a community.

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On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson Reminds Children Their Stories Matter

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John Carpenter Found a New Way to Give You Nightmares

The director of slasher films that defined horror from the 1970s through the ’90s realizes his latest work, “Cathedral,” as both a graphic novel and a hard-rock album.

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John Carpenter Found a New Way to Give You Nightmares

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Riley Sager on His Favorite Books and His New Thriller, ‘The Unknown’

His 2023 thriller “The Only One Left” has been on the best-seller list there for nearly a year. “The Unknown,” his 10th novel, is out this month.

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Riley Sager on His Favorite Books and His New Thriller, ‘The Unknown’

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Brilliant, Bloody New Mystery Novels

Our critic on four terrific new releases.

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Brilliant, Bloody New Mystery Novels

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Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge

Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.

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Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge