Welcome to the weekend! This time of year, some of us are in hibernation mode. Not to worry, you can still read your phone under the covers. And here are a few great articles to keep you right where you are. No shirt, no shoes, no problem! Read on!
A Night That Lasts for Days
New York Times readers who live near the Arctic Circle describe the surreal experience of polar darkness.
By JOSEPHINE SEDGWICK on Publish Date January 26, 2018. Photo by Weronika Murray..A night that lasts for days
We asked readers who know Arctic winters well to share their stories and photos of life in the polar darkness. Nearly 700 readers responded from areas all around the Arctic Circle. Reader Center
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Larry Nassar’s accusers in their own words
He was lauded as a must-see doctor for the United States’ best gymnasts. Now Lawrence G. Nassar will spend the rest of his life in prison. He was sentenced to 40 to 175 years after a marathon hearing in Michigan, where many of his accusers recounted his sexual abuse. And meet the judge who sentenced him. Sports
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Tiny, wealthy Qatar goes its own way, and pays for it
Among Persian Gulf states, Qatar was the picked-on little sibling. Gas riches and an independent-minded ruling family changed that. Now it’s in the fight of its life. International
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Is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ the most radical show on TV?
The reality-television competition that began nine years ago has evolved to reflect an era fixated on gender and identity — and the boundary-pushing spirit of its star. Magazine
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Is there something wrong with democracy?
After 200 years of expansion, democracy’s growth in the world has stalled. Is this all a blip, or is this form of government in real trouble? Our interpreters, Max Fisher and Amanda Taub, investigate. International
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The Grammy gems you won’t hear on ‘music’s biggest night’
The awards show emphasizes its big names, but there are under-heralded musicians hidden in the nominees for its 84 categories. Here are 17 highlights as chosen by one of our pop music critics, Jon Caramanica. Also, will the Grammys have a #MeToo moment? Arts
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The Fabulous Life of Rande Gerber, and His Family of Supermodels
He’s married to Cindy Crawford, is the father of Kaia and Presley Gerber, and pals around with George Clooney. Oh, and his tequila brand sold for up to $1 billion. Styles
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How to Make Chili
Protein, heat, liquid: It doesn't take much to make a good chili, but quality is key. Let Sam Sifton walk you through.
By JULIA MOSKIN on Publish Date January 23, 2018. Photo by Karsten Moran for The New York Times.It’s Chili time
We know, we know, your chili is the best. But this guide from Sam Sifton and the cooking team may give you some new ideas. If you are new to making chili, there’s no right way to do it, so pick what you like and get cooking! Cooking
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Marfa Road Trip: Thelma and Louise, With a Happier Ending
When you escape your life at 45, as in a Thelma and Louise-level escape, you go on a road trip. The writer of this piece and her best friends of 25 years picked Marfa, the artist hub in the middle of the West Texas desert, as their destination. Travel
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A Magazine Collection for the Ages
As print flails, piles of pristine Vogues, Playboys and more are being painstakingly preserved in a former cannon foundry near the Thames. Styles
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Wreckage of Last Known Slave Ship in U.S. May Have Been Found
A reporter in Alabama said in an article published on Tuesday that he may have found the wreckage on the shore of a swampy island in the delta, thanks to the same weather system that produced a winter “bomb cyclone” weeks ago. Descendants’ stories about the ship had drawn doubts. Now some see validation. Express
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