Maraú Península: The Other Side of the River

In today’s newsletter, a Letter from Jordan, and then:
• David Remnick on Haaretz
• Parul Sehgal interviews the playwright Amy Herzog
• Looking at art with Peter Schjeldahl

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Letter from Jordan

The Other Side of the River

Millions of Palestinians live in Jordan, where rage about the suffering in Gaza has reached a boiling point. Can the country’s leaders, who have a long-standing peace agreement with Israel, keep things under control?

By Rania Abouzeid

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From the News Desk

Comment

An Israeli Newspaper Presents Truths Readers May Prefer to Avoid

Haaretz consistently attempts to wrestle with the realities of what is going on in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

By David Remnick

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The Political Scene Podcast

Will Young Americans Tip November’s Election?

Analyzing the issues that are most important to young Americans and whether their votes will affect the Presidential election in November.

With Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos

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Editor’s Pick

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The New Yorker Interview

Amy Herzog Wants You to Enter Into the Strangeness of Caregiving

The playwright on the new production of her play “Mary Jane,” which stars Rachel McAdams as the mother of a two-year-old born with serious medical conditions.

By Parul Sehgal

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Culture Dept.

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Personal History

Looking at Art with Peter Schjeldahl

Recalling a friendship with The New Yorker’s late art critic.

By Steve Martin

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The Sporting Scene

The Joy of Defense

The Minnesota Timberwolves make the least glamorous part of basketball seem fun.

By Louisa Thomas

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The Pictures

Zendaya’s “Challengers” Tennis Whisperer

With the help of Jolly Ranchers, Brad Gilbert has coached everyone from Agassi to Robin Williams to Coco Gauff. His latest pupils: the cast of Luca Guadagnino’s new movie.

By Zach Helfand

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The Food Scene

Blanca Is Not for Beginners

At the reopened restaurant behind Roberta’s, the Chile-born chef Victoria Blamey offers flavors that are strong, unexpected, and occasionally disorienting.

By Helen Rosner

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Fun & Games Dept.

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Shouts & Murmurs

Arrow Retriever

Arrow retrieving is a young man’s game. First your back and elbows go, from the constant tugging. Then you get tinnitus, from the loud screaming.

By Jack Handey

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