The New York Times – Travel:
A decades-old hole in the sidewalk has recently drawn millions of views online and inspired Chicagoans to visit and even make offerings. No one knows where it came from.
Category: Chicago (Ill)
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Reggie Wells, Makeup Artist for Oprah Winfrey and Other Black Stars, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At a time when cosmetic brands did not cater to Black women, Mr. Wells found a niche working with Black stars and models who had struggled to find makeup options for their skin tones.
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Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’?
The New York Times – Film:
Fans have been debating the McCallister family’s wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers.
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Celebrating Lucia in Sweden and Beyond
The New York Times – Travel:
One of the country’s most culturally significant traditions is also observed nearly every place where Swedish communities exist.
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Lise Davidsen Is an Opera Star Worth Traveling For
The New York Times – Music:
Her high notes emerging like shafts of sunlight, Davidsen is playing the title role in Janacek’s “Jenufa” at the struggling Lyric Opera of Chicago.
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5 Concierges Recommend Luxury Gift Experiences
The New York Times – Travel:
Five concierges at luxury hotels around the world describe experiences that they think would be great gifts.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘To the Skinny Girl with Sad Eyes’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother Is Found Dead
The New York Times – Sports:
The police in Maywood, a Chicago suburb, have been looking for Mr. Brown, 35, since Saturday.
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Abuse and Racism Accusations Bring ‘#MeToo Moment’ to Northwestern
The New York Times – Sports:
In lawsuits, former athletes accuse the sports program of having a pervasive culture of hazing and sexual abuse, and two coaches have been fired. Lawyers say more athletes may come forward.