A shiny and enigmatic steel sculpture sold for $91.1 million at Christie’s on Wednesday, edging past David Hockney.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
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Primal Fear: Can Monkeys Help Unlock the Secrets of Trauma?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/14/magazine/monkeys-puerto-rico-trauma.html?partner=IFTTT
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico’s “monkey island.” The surviving primates could help scientists learn about the psychological response to traumatizing events.
The New York Times
Published: May 14, 2019 at 03:00AM
I.M. Pei, World-Renowned Architect, Is Dead at 102
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/obituaries/im-pei-dead.html?partner=IFTTT
Mr. Pei, a committed modernist, was one of the few architects equally attractive to real estate developers, corporate chieftains and art museum boards.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
I Ignored ‘Game of Thrones’ for 8 Years. Then Inhaled It in 5 Weeks.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/arts/television/binge-watch-game-of-thrones.html?partner=IFTTT
For more than 70 hours, Wesley Morris caught up with the dragons, beheadings and brinkmanship before the series finale. Here’s what he learned.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/16/world/middleeast/iran-war-donald-trump.html?partner=IFTTT
The president’s statement came during a briefing on the rising tensions with Tehran, and officials said he was firm in saying he did not want a military clash.
The New York Times
Published: May 16, 2019 at 03:00AM
‘The Time Is Now’: States Are Rushing to Restrict Abortion, or to Protect It
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/us/abortion-laws-2019.html?partner=IFTTT
States across the country are passing some of the most restrictive abortion laws in decades, including in Alabama, where Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill effectively banning the procedure.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
How the Promise of a $120 Billion Uber I.P.O. Evaporated
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/technology/uber-ipo-price.html?partner=IFTTT
Uber’s offering was supposed to be a crowning moment for the ride-hailing company. But it suffered setback after setback and ultimately resulted in pointed questions for all involved.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
Iran Threat Debate Is Set Off by Images of Missiles at Sea
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/world/middleeast/iran-war-usa.html?partner=IFTTT
The photographs fueled fears that Iran would fire missiles at U.S. naval ships in the Persian Gulf. But some said the moves could be defensive acts against Washington provocations.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
Sonya and Dell Curry Mastered Cheering for Their Sons. But Not at the Same Time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/sports/curry-sonya-dell-steph-seth.html?partner=IFTTT
For the first time in N.B.A. history, brothers — Stephen and Seth Curry — are up against each other in a conference finals. This is tricky — for their parents.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
7 States Have Passed Bills This Year to Narrow the Window for Abortion
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/abortion-laws-states.html?partner=IFTTT
Alabama legislators on Tuesday voted to ban abortions in nearly all cases, making the state the seventh this year to pass restrictions on when abortions are allowed.
The New York Times
Published: May 15, 2019 at 03:00AM
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