Times editors have handpicked 11 stories for you to enjoy. Welcome to The Weekender.
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The Sports Illustrated Cover, a Faded Canvas That Once Defined Sports
It used to be the most coveted real estate in sports journalism. But its power to set the agenda disappeared along with its elite photographers.
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A Woman Who Shows Age Is No Barrier to Talk Show Stardom
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi has been one of Japan’s best-known entertainers for seven decades. At 90, she’s still going strong.
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Ghostwriters Emerge From the Shadows
Practitioners of the solitary and highly secretive profession got together to compare notes and celebrate their work.
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Cindy Sherman: Woman of an Uncertain Age
“I’m not going to go into this aging process silently or happily,” said Sherman, an artist who is emerging from a creative slump with electrifying new work.
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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate Friendly?
The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge is its size.
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The Great Freight-Train Heists of the 21st Century
The explosion of e-commerce has created an opportunity for thieves, and a conundrum for the railways.
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A Bird’s-Eye View of a Technicolor World
Scientists have devised a new video system that reveals how animals see color, and us.
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Why Does Gen Z Believe It’s ‘Aging Like Milk’?
Some say they fear their generation is aging more quickly than others. But as Gen Z-ers enter their late 20s, it’s more likely that they are simply getting older.
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The Menu Trends That Define Dining Right Now
We gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the country. Together, they offer a glimpse into today’s tastes and values.
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Am I That Guy? A View From the Front Rows in Paris
Projecting himself into the latest styles in Paris, our critic poses the perennial question: “Could I pull that off?”
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Test Yourself: Which Faces Were Made by A.I.?
Can you identify which of these images are real people and which are A.I.-generated?
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Thanks for reading.
This edition of The Weekender was edited by Jonathan Wolfe.