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Article snippet: Here are some gems you may have missed in your quest to be an informed citizen during this head-spinning news week. It’s the weekend, so put the kettle on, grab a blanket, get comfy and learn how to solve the Times crossword (you ARE smart enough), plan a trip to Nicaragua (even if only in your dreams), get ready for the supermoon (it’s coming Sunday) or find out a little more about Jay-Z (and karmic debts, his mom and Kanye). _____ The Fox News host is willing to defend President Trump at all costs — and is reaching more than 13 million people a day. The New York Times Magazine _____ In postwar Japan, a single-minded focus on rapid economic growth helped erode family ties. Now, a generation of elderly Japanese is dying alone. International _____ It’s that time of year. The best of this, the best of that. But when it comes to good reads, we know where of we speak (write?). Here are our 10 best. Choose a few for yourself. And if you’re looking for gifts, we have suggestions for those also. Book Review _____ Solving crossword puzzles is like mental yoga — challenging and relaxing at the same time. Once you master a few basic strategies, you’ll find that puzzle-solving is not just possible but highly addictive. Crossword _____ Months before a wave of scandals, creators like Aziz Ansari, Lena Dunham and Tig Notaro explored sexual abuse, particularly the role of the bystander. Arts & Leisure _____ Across the country where he was born more than 150 years ago, Rubén... Link to the full article to read more