In Marie NDiaye’s Spellbinding New Novel, Witchcraft Stays in the Family

In Marie NDiaye’s Spellbinding New Novel, Witchcraft Stays in the Family

Witchcraft was traditionally a form of occult knowledge: esoteric, hidden, available only to initiates. Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm. The chain through which it once passed, from trusted person…

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'Code of Silence,' 'Pulse' Among Titles to Receive Ruderman Seal

‘Code of Silence,’ ‘Pulse’ Among Titles to Receive Ruderman Seal

Crime drama series “Code of Silence” and Netflix medical drama “Pulse” are among the five productions that will receive the Ruderman Family Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation recognizing TV programs that offer authentic portrayals of characters living with disabilities. “Especially in close proximity to this year’s Academy Awards, it is crucial to highlight the creators…

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Savannah Guthrie Gives First Interview Since Mother's Abduction

“It Is Good To Be Home”

Savannah Guthrie returned to co-hosting duties on Today on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her mother, Nancy. After running through headlines of the day, Guthrie, with a smile, told viewers, “We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home.” “Yes, it is good…

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