In a world of dwindling reviews, the author Lydia Davis’s new work charts a more serendipitous path to reading.

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Twilight” is celebrating its upcoming 20th anniversary (don’t ...

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Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient safety. By Walt Bogdanich, Carson Kessler and Jeremy Singer-Vine Stephen ...

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