Sopan Deb

New York Times reporter

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What is Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster truly eating? Calling them “cookies” might be a stretch. The New York Times went looking for answers .

C is for …? Cookie Monster’s cookies aren’t what they seem

What is Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster truly eating? Calling them “cookies” might be a stretch. The New York Times went looking for answers .

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When you’re a stand-up comedian and the children of immigrants, you harvest your Hindu heritage for material for the stage.

In ‘Missed Translations,’ Sopan Deb reconnects with his estranged immigrant parents

When you’re a stand-up comedian and the children of immigrants, you harvest your Hindu heritage for material for the stage.

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More than a dozen games from Thursday night were postponed across professional sports. Basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis — athletes all refused to play.

Pro sports teams take a stand against the police shooting of Jacob Blake and racial injustice

More than a dozen games from Thursday night were postponed across professional sports. Basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis — athletes all refused to play.

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