The Weekender – The New York Times

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

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It used to be the most coveted real estate in sports journalism. But its power to set the agenda disappeared along with its elite photographers.

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi has been one of Japan’s best-known entertainers for seven decades. At 90, she’s still going strong.

Practitioners of the solitary and highly secretive profession got together to compare notes and celebrate their work.

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“I’m not going to go into this aging process silently or happily,” said Sherman, an artist who is emerging from a creative slump with electrifying new work.

The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge is its size.

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The explosion of e-commerce has created an opportunity for thieves, and a conundrum for the railways.

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Scientists have devised a new video system that reveals how animals see color, and us.

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Some say they fear their generation is aging more quickly than others. But as Gen Z-ers enter their late 20s, it’s more likely that they are simply getting older.

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We gathered 121 menus from restaurants all over the country. Together, they offer a glimpse into today’s tastes and values.

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Projecting himself into the latest styles in Paris, our critic poses the perennial question: “Could I pull that off?”

Can you identify which of these images are real people and which are A.I.-generated?

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Thanks for reading.

This edition of The Weekender was edited by Jonathan Wolfe.