Before Connor Bedard had laced up his skates for a regular season game, the 18-year-old hockey phenom had already caused a surge in the Chicago Blackhawks’ season ticket sales. He had fans talking about a return to glory for a team that had fallen on hard times. And he was drawing audacious comparisons to some…
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Whether you like it or not, winter is right around the corner. Sure, we’ll miss the carefree fun of summer and the cozy comforts of autumn, but winter has its own perks. If you live in a colder climate, you’ll spend most of your time indoors, which is the perfect arena for showing off your…
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The rhyme rings true: Sue’s recipe is quick to make and a delight to eat. In a velvety mix of white beans simmered with browned leeks and plump, tender shrimp, she pairs smoked paprika with lemon juice for a bright and earthy edge. She says it serves four but, let’s be real, that’s just a…
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In a carpeted office suite, Alex Beck settled onto a mattress and, under the watch of a trained guide, began chomping through a handful of “Pumpkin Hillbilly” mushrooms. A Marine Corps veteran who was sexually assaulted during his time in the armed forces, Mr. Beck had long been searching unsuccessfully for a way to put…
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The impending holiday season brings along with it a flurry of festive events. And so the wistful quest for the perfect ensemble often accompanies the joys of the season. One complication: Each occasion calls for a different vibe: Work parties beckon a blend of professionalism and holiday cheer; family gatherings are all about cozy yet…
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Why do women still wear stilettos while men get to wear sneakers with their suits? Why are shoes that cause so much discomfort, are ridiculously impractical, and are plainly bad for the feet and body in general still worn by so many women who could choose not to wear them? — Monica, Boston It is…
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In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free items. Italian, Tasting Menu Well…
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Had everything gone to plan, the singer-songwriter Baaba Maal’s move to Senegal’s capital from the northern hinterlands would have ended up differently — specifically, with a law degree. “When I first came to Dakar, I was supposed to study at the university because that was the wish of my parents,” he said, while a pair…
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