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September 4, 2019

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Review: Do You Believe in Miracles? ‘Felix Starro’ Does

By Jesse Green

A new musical about a Filipino faith healer bringing “psychic surgery” to America expands the frontiers of the form.

Culture922 words

Welcome to San Diego. Don’t Mind the Scooters.

By Erin Griffith

A year ago, electric rental scooters were hailed as the next big thing in transportation. But their troubles in San Diego show how the services have now hit growing pains.

Business1472 words

Hong Kong’s Leader, Carrie Lam, to Withdraw Extradition Bill That Ignited Protests

By Austin Ramzy and Elaine Yu

The move eliminates a major objection among protesters, but it was unclear if it would be enough to bring an end to intensifying demonstrations.

Foreign1494 words

A Recession Isn’t Inevitable: The Case for Economic Optimism

By Neil Irwin

The worrisome leading indicators are real, but so are the sources of resilience that could keep the expansion going.

Upshot1103 words

A Breakthrough for A.I. Technology: Passing an 8th-Grade Science Test

By Cade Metz

Researchers at the Allen Institute have hit an artificial-intelligence milestone: a machine that is ready for high school science. Maybe even college.

Business1069 words

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