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What a Party in Japan May Tell Us About the Coronavirus’s Spread

Rain was falling on the night of Jan. 18, so the windows of the Tokyo party boat were shut. Inside were about 90 guests of a local taxi association who were celebrating the new year as the vessel floated down the Sumida River. Also on board, unbeknown to them, was …

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The Scent That Made Me Reconsider All Other Perfumes

A few months ago, when I heard Luca Turin, the biophysicist, writer, and revered perfume reviewer speak at Los Angeles’ The Institute of Art and Olfaction, I knew I couldn’t let him walk away without extracting one scent recommendation. Turin’s picks are like smokin’ hot stock tips in my world, …

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is making me anxious

Nintendo revealed a raft of Animal Crossing: New Horizons details this morning. As part of the publisher’s Direct video event, it showed off what looks like an impressive expansion of the social-life simulator. But for as much New Horizons has going for it, I’m finding myself feeling anxious as its …

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