The Weekender

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

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Watching “Oppenheimer,” one journalist wondered: How did the president get the secret $2 billion project past Congress?

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For their unconventional adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste', DuVernay and Ellis-Taylor drew on the bestseller's gripping backstory.

Earth's stratosphere has never seen the amounts of emissions and waste from rockets and satellites that a booming space economy will leave behind.

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FAFSA, SAI, NPC, CSS – the acronyms never end. And that's just the beginning of the chaos.

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The food industry has long touted its products as irresistible. But now that the dangers of compulsive eating are in the spotlight, this tactic is taking on a new perspective.

Hvaldimir, a beluga whale, escaped from captivity and became a worldwide celebrity. Now no one can agree on what should happen to him.

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All over the world, travelers want to go beyond superficial interactions with indigenous cultures for more in-depth experiences.

Quietly, they became the de facto spaces to share stupid jokes, sadness, or even plans for an uprising.

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Colombia created its newest and perhaps last national park by befriending the traditional agricultural culture that surrounds it.

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As we begin what promises to be a busy year, we look ahead to what you're likely to encounter.

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Make 2024 your most nutritious year yet with a week full of guidance and recipes.

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Thank you for reading. I'll see you next weekend.

This edition of The Weekender is edited by Jonathan Wolfe.