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October 2, 2024

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Review: Daniel Dae Kim as a Playwright Unmasked in ‘Yellow Face’

By Jesse Green

David Henry Hwang’s 2007 play, now in a fine Broadway revival, is a pointed critique of identity, masquerading as a mockumentary.

Culture835 words

A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran

By David E. Sanger

The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel.

Washington1191 words

The Moment When Vance Dodged a Jan. 6 Question but Said Plenty

By Matt Flegenheimer

JD Vance sailed fairly smoothly through some 90 minutes of Tuesday’s debate with Tim Walz. Then the subject turned to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Politics771 words

A Venture Capital Firm Does Something Rare: Give Money Back

By Erin Griffith

CRV, based in Silicon Valley, plans to return to investors $275 million because the market for mature start-ups has soured.

Business1053 words

Apple’s A.I. Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here’s What It’s Like.

By Brian X. Chen

The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved.

Business1179 words

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 2, 2024, covering October 2, 2024.

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Mixtape Pluto
Future
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The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
Chappell Roan
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2
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27
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Short n' Sweet
Sabrina Carpenter
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5
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F-1 Trillion
Post Malone
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One Thing At A Time
Morgan Wallen
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