A Times investigation found that tech giants altered their own rules to train their newest artificial intelligence systems.
By Michael Barbaro, Cade Metz, Stella Tan, Michael Simon Johnson, Mooj Zadie, Rikki Novetsky, Marc Georges, Liz O. Baylen, Diane Wong, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker and
Plus, NASA’s “Hail Mary.”
By Tracy Mumford, Jonah E. Bromwich, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
Our reporter on the author’s new memoir.
By Tina Antolini, Wendy Dorr, Sophia Lanman and
I’d rather not tell you what’s in this episode. It’s private.
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell and
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The Opening Days of Trump’s First Criminal Trial
Here’s what has happened so far in the unprecedented proceedings against a former U.S. president.
By Michael Barbaro, Jonah E. Bromwich, Rikki Novetsky, Will Reid, Lynsea Garrison, Rob Szypko, Paige Cowett, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop and
Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ a Forever Problem?
The Environmental Protection Agency says “forever chemicals” must be removed from tap water. But they lurk in much more of what we eat, drink and use.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Kim Tingley, Clare Toeniskoetter, Shannon M. Lin, Summer Thomad, Stella Tan, Jessica Cheung, Sydney Harper, Devon Taylor, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and
Iran’s Unprecedented Attack on Israel
A yearslong shadow war between the countries burst into the open after Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Eric Schmitt, Rachelle Bonja, Alex Stern, Luke Vander Ploeg, Marc Georges, Lisa Chow, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Corey Schreppel and
The Sunday Read: ‘What I Saw Working at The National Enquirer During Donald Trump’s Rise’
Inside the notorious “catch and kill” campaign that now stands at the heart of the former president’s legal trial.
By Lachlan Cartwright, David Linski, Jack D’Isidoro, Aaron Esposito, Anna Diamond, John Woo, Corey Schreppel and
How One Family Lost $900,000 in a Timeshare Scam
A Mexican drug cartel is targeting seniors and their timeshares.
By Katrin Bennhold, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Will Reid, Clare Toeniskoetter, Lynsea Garrison, Brendan Klinkenberg, Michael Benoist, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker and
The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis
Plus, a brazen gold heist.
By Tracy Mumford, Luke Broadwater, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
Israel Weighs Response to Iran, and U.S. Speaker Tries to Pass Ukraine Aid
Plus, the French Olympic team reveals its outfits.
By Tracy Mumford, Nicholas Nehamas, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
Picking a Jury to Try Trump, and What’s Next for Iran and Israel
Plus, the mortgages keeping people stuck in their homes.
By Tracy Mumford, Jesse McKinley, Adam Rasgon, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
Israel Braces for Iranian Retaliation, and O.J. Simpson Dies
Plus, A.I. lands on Wall Street.
By Tracy Mumford, Annie Karni, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
An Inflation Surprise, and New Rules on Gun Sales
Plus, state dinner pomp and diplomacy.
By Tracy Mumford, Ben Casselman, Katie Rogers, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
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The Youngest Voters and the Oldest President
A look at new polling that shows Joe Biden may be struggling with the Gen Z voters he needs to win.
By Astead W. Herndon, Elisa Gutierrez and
Nebraska Was Minding Its Business Until Charlie Kirk Came Along
How Trump allies are trying to rework the state’s voting system to the former president’s advantage.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and
Biden Is Winning the Money Race. Does It Matter?
Inside the very expensive business of running for president.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and
What About the People Who Don’t Vote?
Lessons from nonvoters and what might change their minds.
By Astead W. Herndon, Elisa Gutierrez and
Don’t Ask RFK Jr. About Being a Spoiler
An interview with the independent candidate threatening to change the election’s course.
By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley and
“I feel like we’ve been at the club. I need some water and some electrolytes.”
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman and
Is A.I. Already Taking Jobs? +A Filmmaker Tries Sora + The XZ Backdoor Caper
“I’ve always said if you have a ChatGPT subscription and a hose, you can get very far in this life.”
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker, Corey Schreppel and
A.I.’s Messy Moment + Listeners Respond to Jonathan Haidt + Shrimp Jesus
“Being a C.E.O. sucks. Elon was right. It is like looking into the abyss and chewing glass.”
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Jen Poyant, Chris Wood, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and
Justice Dept. Sues Apple, Smartphones and Children with Jonathan Haidt and Reddit’s I.P.O.
“We’ll see you in court.”
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Jen Poyant, Chris Wood, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and
A Looming TikTok Ban, a Royal Photoshop Mystery and Your Snitching Car
Maybe go ahead and download your favorite TikToks.
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop and
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What (We Think) We Know About Taylor Swift’s New Album
Our internet culture reporter sifts through the digital abyss for clues about Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department.”
By John White, Kate LoPresti, Wendy Dorr, Daniel Ramirez, Melissa Kirsch and
‘Civil War’ Is Designed to Disturb You
Here’s why you should watch it anyway.
By John White, Larissa Anderson, Melissa Kirsch, Manohla Dargis and
What to Know Before You Watch ‘Fallout’
A long-running video game franchise makes the jump to prestige TV.
By Alex Barron, Larissa Anderson, Diane Wong and
Songs to put you in the mood.
By John White, Wendy Dorr, Sonia Herrero, Wesley Morris, Jon Pareles and
What Does Larry David Know About Manners?
Our critic on what ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ can teach us about etiquette.
By Alex Barron, Larissa Anderson, Daniel Ramirez, Wesley Morris and
After Decades on the Court, I Want a Divided America to Know This
A former Supreme Court justice on how to disagree.
By Stephen Breyer and
Have Faith in the Trump Trial Jurors
Jesse Wegman on why “the system is operating as intended.”
By Jesse Wegman and
Harvard Is Bringing Back Standardized Tests. Other Schools Should, Too.
Emi Nietfeld didn’t have access to lacrosse or advanced placement classes, but she did have standardized tests.
By Emi Nietfeld and
As Ramadan Ends, I Resist the Urge to Insulate
Meher Ahmad on the importance of connecting with both her Muslim community and the wider world.
By Meher Ahmad and
How Much of a Threat Is Kennedy to Biden?
The columnist Michelle Goldberg reports on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s coalition of the alienated.
By Michelle Goldberg and
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Abortion Is Dividing the ‘Religious’ From the ‘Right’
Does God have to be Republican?
By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and
Are Smartphones Just a Scapegoat for Our Unhappy Children?
Why ditching phones won’t save the kids.
By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and
Finding the Line Between Celebrity and Politician With Tressie McMillan Cottom
What Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Donald Trump all understand.
By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and
Obama, Trump, Pence: Revelations From Reading the Swamp
Decoding blood baths and Washington bluster.
By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and
What Do You Do if You Hate Both Biden and Trump?
It’s the election of our discontent.
By Michelle Cottle, Carlos Lozada and
A $1.7 Million Toilet and Liberalism’s Failure to Build
Jerusalem Demsas discusses the red tape that makes it difficult for blue states to achieve ambitious infrastructure and policy goals.
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What if Dario Amodei Is Right About A.I.?
Anthropic’s co-founder and C.E.O. explains why he thinks artificial intelligence is on an “exponential curve.”
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Will A.I. Break the Internet? Or Save It?
Nilay Patel discusses the near-future of an internet as A.I.-generated content improves.
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How Should I Be Using A.I. Right Now?
Give your A.I. a personality, spend 10 hours experimenting, and other practical tips from Ethan Mollick.
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The Rise of ‘Middle-Finger Politics’
The political writer John Ganz walks through the long history of Trump’s brand of right-wing populism in the U.S.
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Sick of Your Blue State? These Real Estate Agents Have Just the Place for You.
Agents in South Carolina, the fastest growing state in the country last year, say that many newcomers are Republicans eager to leave the Northeast and West Coast.
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Take This Dance Class and Call Me in the Morning
Prescriptions for social activities, exercise and the arts — first popularized in Britain — are coming to America. But some experts say the U.S. health care system may get in the way.
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Farewell, and Thanks, to a Man Who Kept Kids Safe
When they lost their beloved crossing guard, the students at Avenues The World School — Spider-Man, Wilder, Miss Seattle and the rest — paid tribute in cocoa and chalk.
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New Migrants Get Work Permits. Other Undocumented Immigrants Want Them, Too.
Long-term undocumented immigrants — and their employers — are feeling left out by Biden administration policies allowing most who just crossed the border to work legally.
By Miriam Jordan and
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
White, chief executive of the bloody and beloved Ultimate Fighting Championship, has shot to the peak of Trump-era culture and political influence. What does he want?
By Matt Flegenheimer, Joseph Bernstein and
Why John Magaro of ‘Past Lives’ Could Never Love a Picky Eater
For the actor, compatibility comes down to food. You need to be able to share.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong, Rowan Niemisto and
Esther Perel on What the Other Woman Knows
The relationship expert reads one of the most controversial Modern Love essays ever published.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Jen Poyant, Davis Land, Daniel Ramirez, Pat McCusker, Marion Lozano, Carole Sabouraud, Rowan Niemisto, Diane Wong and
The Second Best Way to Get Divorced, According to Maya Hawke
The “Stranger Things” actor reads an essay about a “nobody-moves-out” breakup and reflects on her own experience growing up with divorced parents.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Pat McCusker, Rowan Niemisto, Dan Powell and
Actor Penn Badgley reads the essay “Watching Them Watching Me” and reflects on the power of apologizing to your children.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Pat McCusker and
Why Samin Nosrat Is Now ‘Fully YOLO’
The chef and writer is known for bringing people together over delicious food. She reads an essay about the importance of making connections and the most of your time.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Christina Djossa, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Rowan Niemisto and
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Vampire Weekend’s New Album Goes Underground and All Over
Digging into “Only God Was Above Us,” an LP that’s both catchy and complex.
Popcast (Deluxe): It’s Drake vs. Everybody … Who’s Winning?
Breaking down the convoluted recent beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar (and Future, Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Rick Ross and more).
Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter’ and Filling in History’s Gaps
A conversation about how the pop superstar’s genre experiments explore race and power, and the implicit politics that come with them.
Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé & Future (and the Discourse)
How conversation about very specific aspects of the new albums “Cowboy Carter” and “We Don’t Trust You” can obscure talk of their musical quality.
Lil Jon: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
An in-depth interview with the Atlanta hip-hop and EDM legend, tracing his path through punk, skateboarding and crunk music on the way to this year’s Super Bowl.
The publisher has gone through a lot of changes since its founding in 1924. Its current chief executive, Jonathan Karp, talks about the company’s history and its hopes for the future.
Talking 50 Years of Stephen King
On this week’s podcast, we talk to the novelist Grady Hendrix and TV showrunner Damon Lindelof about the work and influence of Stephen King.
Our Critics Talk About the Novels That Make Them Laugh
Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs and Jennifer Szalai weigh in on 22 of the funniest novels since “Catch-22.”
Talking ‘Dune’: Book and Movies
The Times’s critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel and Denis Villeneuve’s film adaptations.
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Elon Musk’s Mindset: ‘It’s a Weakness to Want to Be Liked’
In an interview, the tech billionaire slams advertisers for pulling back from X and discusses his emotional state.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
Kamala Harris on Polling and Polarization
In an interview, the vice president discusses the extent to which she follows polls and why social division is like a virus.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
Jamie Dimon on Why He Thinks We Are Living in One of the Most Dangerous Times
The JP Morgan chief on E.S.G., the dire state of the global economy and Elon Musk.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
Bob Iger of Disney on Culture Wars and Streaming
The chief executive talks about returning to the company’s roots while adapting to changing times.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
How Andrew Ross Sorkin Gets Business and World Leaders to Open Up
The many sides of Elon Musk, the challenges of political interviews, warming up guests beforehand — we take you behind the scenes of the DealBook Summit.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen and
The April 16, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
A look back at O.J. Simpson’s attempt to reboot his media career, and more stories.
By New York Times Audio
The April 12, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
With criminal cases mounting for the former president, he is using a familiar strategy: stalling.
By Michael Barbaro, Alan Feuer, Mary Wilson, Eric Krupke, Diana Nguyen, M.J. Davis Lin, Rachel Quester, Rowan Niemisto, Elisheba Ittoop and Chris Wood
After months of mixed signals, the former president said abortion rights should be left to the states.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Lisa Lerer, Rob Szypko, Luke Vander Ploeg, Shannon M. Lin, Summer Thomad, Lexie Diao, Michael Benoist, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, Diane Wong, Pat McCusker and Chris Wood
Plus, the fight against “forever chemicals.”
By Tracy Mumford, Jonathan Swan, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield
Plus, the fight against “deepnudes.”
By Tracy Mumford, Ben Protess, Natasha Singer, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield
Elon Musk’s factory in China saved his company and made him ultrarich. Now, it may backfire.
By Katrin Bennhold, Mara Hvistendahl, Rikki Novetsky, Mooj Zadie, Rachelle Bonja, Lisa Chow, Alexandra Leigh Young, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong, Elisheba Ittoop, Sophia Lanman and Chris Wood
Plus, is it eclipse weather?
By Tracy Mumford, Jenna Russell, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield
As millions of Americans prepare to see a total solar eclipse, a retired astrophysicist known as “Mr. Eclipse,” discusses the celestial phenomenon.
By Michael Barbaro, Sydney Harper, Alex Stern, Will Reid, Jessica Cheung, Devon Taylor, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Corey Schreppel and Chris Wood
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