The Main Theme of ‘1917’? The Innocence That War Destroys

Tucked into the plot of Sam Mendes’s new film is a portrayal of the youth and innocence that is so readily destroyed in war. You’re reading this week’s At War newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every Friday. Email us at atwar@nytimes.com.

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Pricing Your Apartment in a Slow Market

For sellers with high hopes, the reality of the current market can be deflating. The prewar duplex had five bedrooms, two fireplaces and herringbone-patterned floors. But the co-op apartment at 730 Park Avenue was, nonetheless, a flop with buyers.

from Pocket https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/realestate/pricing-your-apartment-in-a-slow-market.html
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Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral

They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge? For decades, sex education in the classroom could be pretty cringey.

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‘High Maintenance’ and the New TV Fantasy of New York

It was probably during the fourth episode of the second season of HBO’s “High Maintenance” when I finally noticed what it was up to.

from Pocket https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/30/magazine/new-york-tv.html
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Australian Open: Sofia Kenin Defeats Garbiñe Muguruza for Her First Major Title

Kenin, an American in her first Grand Slam final, became the tournament’s youngest singles champion since Maria Sharapova in 2008.

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With Brexit Official, Britons Start a ‘Brexodus’ From Brussels

For many, it was an awkward and wrenching week of farewells. But most are racing to claim different passports, so they might keep lucrative jobs.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Tightens Controls as Death Toll Passes 250

The Trump administration announced a temporary ban on foreigners who have recently visited China. Qantas joined the list of airlines suspending flights to mainland China.

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