Times editors have handpicked 11 stories for you to enjoy. Welcome to The Weekender.

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The 8-Year-Old Boy at the Heart of a Fight Over Tibetan Buddhism

He may have to defend the faith in Mongolia against pressure from China’s ruling Communist Party.

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How a Chain-Snatching and a Vegas Beatdown Led to Tupac’s Murder

Hyperlocal clashes between warring gang factions spilled into a fatal dispute and altered the course of hip-hop history.

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Why the ‘Mother of the Atomic Bomb’ Never Won a Nobel Prize

Lise Meitner developed the process that enabled the creation of the atomic bomb. But as a Jewish woman, her identity barred her from sharing credit for the discovery.

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Who Hired the Hitmen to Silence Zitácuaro?

In one small Mexican city, journalists who tried to expose cartel violence became swept up in the murders devouring the country.

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A Ransom Note and a Fingerprint: How a Missing 9-Year-Old Was Found

The rescue of Charlotte Sena began with a lucky break — and a possible missed opportunity.

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The Mystery of My Burning Esophagus

As a science writer, I’ve spent years covering the rise of allergic conditions. Why couldn’t I figure out my own?

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The Pizza Influencer With a Private Jet and a ‘Troll Army’

Dave Portnoy, the controversial founder of Barstool Sports, is now almost certainly America’s most influential person in the pizza world.

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Same-Sex Behavior May Have Evolved in Many Mammals to Reduce Conflict

A new study explored the behavior, but researchers cautioned that it may not shed much light on sexual orientation in humans.

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The Genius Behind Hollywood’s Most Indelible Sets

How Jack Fisk, the master production designer behind “Killers of the Flower Moon” and many other films, brings the past to life.

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They Accidentally Bought the Wrong House

After becoming the inadvertent owners of a crumbling building in rural Scotland, a couple spent five years reviving it, with a little help.

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Shades of Gray, and Then Some

During Paris Fashion Week, almost every color could be spotted on the streets and the runways.

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36 Hours in Florence

Nighttime strolls, lesser-known museums and tiny trattorias reveal a more intimate side of this popular Italian destination.

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Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next weekend.

This edition of The Weekender was edited by Jonathan Wolfe.