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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Andrew Martinez, owner of Bo's Bagels, bakes bagels in his store's oven on July 12, 2023 in New York City. Bagels are as synonymous with New York as pizza and the Statue of Liberty. Although there is no official count of New York's daily bagel production, Sam Silverman, chief executive of the trade group Bagelup, estimates there are about 500 specialty shops across the city's five boroughs. The ring-shaped bread has evolved and been reinvented since its arrival more than a century ago thanks to Polish Jewish immigrants.

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The Crossword, Aug. 25: Out Of Office Again (Themeless)

Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks up the pitcher's mound in the fourth inning during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at PNC Park on April 19, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Cleveland Guardians v Pittsburgh Pirates

The Crossword, Aug. 18: Musical Arrangement

Temi Fágbénlé #14 of the Golden State Valkyries reacts against the Las Vegas Aces in the third quarter at Chase Center on August 06, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

Las Vegas Aces v Golden State Valkyries

The Crossword, Aug. 11: Lose Control

Pitching coach Carl Willis #51 of the Cleveland Guardians makes a mound visit in the second inning during Game 2 of the ALCS presented by loanDepot between the Cleveland Guardians and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in New York, New York.

Championship Series – Cleveland Guardians v. New York Yankees – Game Two

The Crossword, August 4: Big Finish

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall on June 04, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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The Crossword, July 28: When You Win, Say Nothing (Themeless)

North Carolina Tar Heels football head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the crowd during a basketball game against the La Salle Explorers on December 14, 2024 at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 93-67.

La Salle v North Carolina

The Crossword, July 21: One By One

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 05: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the NFL Draft in the Oval Office of the White House on May 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Joined by, (L-R) Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Trump announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall.

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Álex Palou (#10 Chip Ganassi Racing) celebrates winning the NTT IndyCar Series 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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