The 11-month-old audio social network is compelling. It also has some very grown-up problems.

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The merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has the potential to touch every part of the industry, including how much authors get paid and how bookstores are run.

What Happens When a Publisher Becomes a Megapublisher?

A wave of corruption scandals is exposing how the powerful and well-connected in South America jumped the line to get vaccines early. Public dismay is turning into anger.

‘V.I.P. Immunization’ for the Powerful and Their Cronies Rattles South America

Lee Daniels’s hectic biopic portrays the singer as a victim of abuse, addiction and government persecution.

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After a year of pandemic life, the superhero show’s inventive premise — television as both escape and prison — is all too relatable.

‘WandaVision’ Lives Inside TV. Just Like We Do.

No barriers. No texts. No heavy gold fabric. At the museum’s two-year sublet of the Breuer building on Madison Avenue, it’s just you and the masters.

The Frick Savors the Opulence of Emptiness

Though it has received outsized attention for the last few years, the company has not changed very much. But a recent acquisition spree signals a new course.

Twitter Shakes Off the Cobwebs With New Product Plans

John Geddert died by suicide shortly after he was charged with human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct, Michigan prosecutors said.

Human Trafficking Charges and Coach’s Death Reopen Gymnastics’ Deep Wounds

Republican leaders in Washington firmly oppose the president’s stimulus plan, but a sizable number of Trump voters support it, interviews and polls show.

Give Biden a Chance? On Covid Aid, Some Trump Voters Just Might

Many scientists are expecting another rise in infections. But this time the surge will be blunted by vaccines and, hopefully, widespread caution. By summer, Americans may be looking at a return to normal life.

The Coronavirus Is Threatening a Comeback. Here’s How to Stop It.

The topcoats made by Norwegian Wool are as warm as your bulkiest puffer, and they’ve become the favorite of financiers, news anchors and the movie crowd.

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Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.

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Amber Ruffin gets a late-night slot on broadcast. And if you still miss the British “Office,” try “Stath Lets Flats.”

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Quotation of the Day for Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Quotation of the Day: Mental Health and Homeless Crises Collided in Subway Attacks

The latest reading on the labor market shows evidence of continued healing, though economists caution that the recovery is still fragile.

Jobless Claims Decline as Coronavirus Cases Ease

The growing attraction of short-term real estate loans during the pandemic is making it easier to borrow to refurbish properties.

Landlords Eager for Covid-Era Revamps Are Finding Hungry Investors

Officials announced plans to create 10 outdoor spaces for pandemic-era performances and rehearsals, and to work with blood drives and food banks.

Lincoln Center Will Head Outside Its Closed Theaters to Perform

“There is no economic recovery in our area unless a working creative engine is driving it,” said Representative Karen Bass of California.

California Lost 175,000 ‘Creative Economy’ Jobs, Study Finds

Katherine Tai, the nominee to be America’s chief trade negotiator, declined to give policy specifics on tariffs and trade agreements, but laid out a broad vision of a more equitable trade policy.

Biden’s Pick for Trade Representative Promises Break With Past Policy

VaccineFinder.org is an ambitious but limited attempt to simplify Americans’ search for vaccines.

Helping People Find Covid-19 Vaccines Is Aim of C.D.C.-Backed Site

The move puts the social network squarely on the side of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement after years of criticism over how the military has used the site.

Facebook Takes a Side, Barring Myanmar Military After Coup

Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo, who make fantasy dresses for the superrich, had a personal fairy tale narrative. Now, they are writing a new chapter.

When the Romance Ends, but the Brand Goes On

W. Craig Jelinek, the retailer's chief executive, told lawmakers that the increase was “a significant competitive advantage for us.”

Costco Will Raise Its Minimum Wage to $16 an Hour

Anthony Hopkins gives a scalding performance as a man stricken by dementia in this clever drama.

February 25, 2021

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Can Clubhouse Move Fast Without Breaking Things?

What Happens When a Publisher Becomes a Megapublisher?

‘V.I.P. Immunization’ for the Powerful and Their Cronies Rattles South America

‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Review: Singing for Her Life

‘WandaVision’ Lives Inside TV. Just Like We Do.

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