Times editors have handpicked 11 stories for you to enjoy. Welcome to The Weekender.

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A former prosecutor found solace and renewal in a writing process he teaches to inmates in Minnesota.

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The singer made a lot of money peddling laid-back boatyard chic.

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Cleaning up after the festival is always a challenge, but this year the trash is soaked with mud and trapped in hardening sludge.

At 80 years old, the longtime television personality found himself unexpectedly unemployed. So he steered his boat toward the Erie Canal, seeking one last adventure.

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A half-century ago, a radio telescope sent two astronomers 13.8 billion years back in time — and opened a cosmic window that scientists have been peering through ever since.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood provided details about their first record of new material in 18 years, which will be released on Oct. 20.

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Carlos Alcaraz is among the ranked players who have increasingly dared to use the drop shot on crucial points.

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When New York City movers clear out an apartment, they leave with a whole lot more than furniture.

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Swimming in Paris is a full-on cultural experience, offering intimate views into the French psyche.

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A growing number of spas and resorts are offering programs that target the changes of perimenopause and menopause.

Loafers and idlers, including the heads of the Lazy Butt Club, extol the virtues of the not-so-busy life.

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Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next weekend.

This edition of The Weekender was edited by Jonathan Wolfe.