In Search of Loved Ones, Syrian Women Face Horror of Assad’s Regime
In Syria, women begin to pick up the pieces of a broken nation.
December 21, 2024
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Lynsey Addario Syria Homepage promo
December 21, 2024
Naomi Feil Developed a Radical Approach to Caring for Dementia Patients
She believed that people with dementia were desperate to connect.
December 20, 2024
The Orphaned Sea Otter Who Became a Foster Mom to 15 Pups
Despite never having had offspring of her own, she was an instinctive caregiver.
December 20, 2024
Wafa Al-Udaini Captured the Experiences of Palestinians From Within
As a journalist, she was determined to tell a story of Gaza that was full of life.
December 20, 2024
How Wally Amos Lost It All — and Found Something New in the Wreckage
He made his cookies — and himself — “famous.”
December 20, 2024
Were Pete Rose’s Sins Ahead of His Time?
Banned from Major League Baseball, he turned his disgrace into a personal brand.
December 20, 2024
Angela Bofill Sang What She Could Until the End
She was a musical virtuoso who never quite got her due.
December 20, 2024
Hettie Jones Helped Kickstart New York’s Beat Scene
Despite her husband's betrayal, she recreated herself as the writer she always was.
December 20, 2024
Peter Buxtun Refused to Give Up
For years, he tried to expose the Tuskegee syphilis study – but no one would listen.
December 20, 2024
Janice Burgess Combined High Culture With Childish Delight
In “The Backyardigans,” she created a world for kids as wildly sophisticated as her own.
December 20, 2024
Bob Newhart’s Comedy Left a Lot Unsaid
For him, comedy became a form of therapy.
December 20, 2024
The Rise and Fall of Ivan Boesky, Notorious Inside Trader
He was seen as greed incarnate — and never said otherwise.
December 20, 2024
Dr. Ruth and Phil Donahue Answered Life’s Big Questions
Together, they told us everything we wanted to know about sex.
December 20, 2024
Eleanor Coppola’s Frustrated Ambitions
Her own filmmaking aspirations were thwarted by domestic life. Her daughter’s would not be.
December 20, 2024
Shelley Duvall Made Her Mark Well Before ‘The Shining’
She redefined how an actress was supposed to be — and then she left Hollywood.
December 20, 2024
Paul Auster’s Life and Work Were Marked by Death
He knew that tragedy comes for us all.
December 20, 2024
How Edward Stone Resolved NASA’s Scientific Turf Wars
To run a scientific expedition that travels billions of miles, it takes more than great engineers — it takes a great manager as well.
December 20, 2024
When Willie Mays Was Banned From Baseball
The strange, sad period when the Hall of Famer was exiled from his sport.
December 20, 2024
Michaela DePrince Danced as if She Were Sprinkled With Pixie Dust
As a professional ballerina, she inhabited the world of fairy tales. It’s tempting to read her real life as one too.
December 20, 2024
Mary Weiss Influenced Musicians From the Ramones to Amy Winehouse
Her singing career began and ended before she turned 20.
December 20, 2024
Frankie Beverly Created America’s No. 1 Cookout Song
How the R&B hit ‘Before I Let Go’ became an enduring anthem.
December 20, 2024
Jerry West Was the N.B.A.’s Tortured Genius
One of the world’s greatest basketball players, he thought of himself as a loser.
December 20, 2024
James Earl Jones Found His Voice Through Silence
After refusing to talk for most of his childhood, he discovered the power in performance.
December 20, 2024
Gena Rowlands Refused to Play the Traditional Woman
She worried that marriage would ruin her acting career. Instead, it fueled one of the most dynamic partnerships in film history.
December 20, 2024
The Lives They Lived
Remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.
December 20, 2024
The Best Friends They Left Behind
The beloved pets of some of the notable people we lost this year.
December 20, 2024
The World Is Falling Apart. Should I Scrap My Plans to Have Kids?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on family planning in uncertain times.
December 20, 2024
Are Weight-Loss Drugs Causing a Rift in Your Relationship? We Want to Hear About It.
For an upcoming article, we are looking for stories about what happens to a long-term relationship when one partner decides to get much thinner.
December 20, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Invisible-Ink Graffiti
Does it count as vandalism? What if it’s funny?
December 19, 2024
For a Desperate Few, a Hectic Escape From Gaza
The war is nearly impossible to flee — except for a small number of sick and wounded who are offered a dramatic path to safety.
December 18, 2024
My Neighbor Won’t Stop Praying for Me. What Should I Do?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to navigate religious differences with someone you care for.
December 18, 2024
Truly, the Best Mashed Potatoes I’ve Ever Had
Potatoes and olive oil come together in this simple yet extraordinary dish.
December 18, 2024
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Gaza Homepage Slideshow
December 17, 2024
Is ‘S.N.L.’ Too Online, or Are We All?
Sketches are constantly gesturing toward internet culture — which makes sense, since the show has long been internet culture itself.
December 17, 2024
The Pure Liberation of a Personal Urination Device
A plastic aqueduct provides new pathways for relief.
December 17, 2024
Is Mikhail Baryshnikov the Last of the Highbrow Superstars?
Fifty years since he left the Soviet Union, he insists on using his huge fame to bring attention to difficult, esoteric art.
December 16, 2024
Rick Steves Refuses to Get Cynical About the World
The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.
December 14, 2024
Another New Twitter? Good Luck With That.
Users are now flocking to Bluesky. But every social media platform becomes a wasteland in the end.
December 14, 2024
Do I Have to Tell My Boyfriend I’ve Been Paid for Sex?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the kinds of information romantic partners deserve to know about one another’s pasts.
December 13, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Elfin Magic
Are all elves magical? Or just some?
December 12, 2024
Could This Tiny School Break Down the Wall Between Church and State?
Officials in Oklahoma are laying the groundwork to push Christianity into public schools.
December 12, 2024
The ‘Trump Dance’ Was Rebellious. Now It’s Just Everywhere.
Athletes did the awkward little shimmy to troll an imagined establishment. No one’s taking the bait.
December 11, 2024
Sticky Toffee Pudding Is the Best Low-Stress Holiday Dessert
Time is precious. Let this treat do some of the work.
December 11, 2024
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.
December 11, 2024
What Alice Munro Knew
The Nobel-winning author’s husband was a pedophile who targeted her daughter and other children. Why did she stay silent?
December 8, 2024
Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word With Trump About His Mother
The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.
December 7, 2024
A Guy I Know Had a Liver Transplant. Now He’s Boozing Again.
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to support someone with an addiction problem.
December 7, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Shelf-Stable Parmesan
Can an Italian American use “shaky cheese” if he’s cooking for a toddler?
December 6, 2024
Ethiopia’s Agony: ‘I Have Never Seen This Kind of Cruelty in My Life’
A rare look inside a region still reckoning with the toll of war crimes, even as new conflicts roil the nation.
December 5, 2024
Is It Fair to Judge a Friend by the Way She Voted?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on friendship, suspicion and character assessment.
December 4, 2024
Is the Awkward ‘Diversity Era’ of Hollywood Behind Us?
The past decade’s clumsiest attempts to cram new faces into old stories now feel like a moment, and a genre, of their own.
December 4, 2024
Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Cookie
Biscochitos might not seem to have anything fancy about them until you take a bite. That’s when they revive and restore.
December 4, 2024
America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates
Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.
December 3, 2024
Take the Middle Seat on an Airplane and Be Purified
It’s exposure therapy to the full spectrum of mistreatment modern life inflicts on us.
December 3, 2024
The Secret Pentagon War Game That Offers a Stark Warning for Our Times
The devastating outcome of the 1983 game reveals that nuclear escalation inevitably spirals out of control.
December 2, 2024
Can Voters Be Held Accountable for Their Candidate’s Behavior?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on voter responsibility.
November 29, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Putrid Flowers
Can you prevent your spouse from growing a plant that (occasionally) smells like a rotting corpse?
November 28, 2024
Am I a Hypocrite for Calling Donald Trump a Liar?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on hypocrisy.
November 27, 2024
Lovable Movie Robots Are Coming to Charm Your Children
The adult world is ever more full of robots. Children’s entertainment feels as if it’s working hard to make them seem adorable.
November 27, 2024
French Toast Gets a Polynesian Pick Me Up
Ipo, Tahitian coconut bread, takes the place of toasty French bread, merging long histories.
November 27, 2024
Moths Were Destroying My Clothes. Tiny Parasitic Wasps Saved Them.
A “weird city version” of common countryside wisdom saved my favorite outfits.
November 26, 2024
Modern Warfare Is Breeding Deadly Superbugs. Why?
Researchers are trying to understand why resistant pathogens are so prevalent in the war-torn nations of the Middle East.
November 26, 2024
An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice
Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?
November 25, 2024
K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.
The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.
November 23, 2024
Clear Eyes. Foam Head. Can’t Lose.
The New York Times for Kids goes inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.
November 22, 2024
My Mom Voted for Trump. Can We Let It Go?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how a family might proceed in the wake of a momentous presidential election.
November 22, 2024
Facing 8 Years in Prison, a Director Flees Iran
Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life.
November 22, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Proper Pringle Consumption
Saddle edges up? Or down?
November 21, 2024
Was I Right to Chide the Man Who Complimented My Daughter-in-Law?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the kinds of remarks strangers sometimes make about women’s looks.
November 20, 2024
No More Nostalgia Concerts, Please
The culture industry keeps getting better at monetizing the past — including the new ritual of musicians playing old albums, in full, onstage.
November 20, 2024
The Simple Trick That Makes Vegetables Their Best Selves
Use the technique behind these butter-poached carrots to get the mushroomiest mushrooms or the green-beaniest green beans.
November 20, 2024
I Liked New York as a Tourist. I Fell In Love With It as a Tour Guide.
How did pigeons came to dominate our streets? Where did Katharine Hepburn live? The answers might be more interesting than you think.
November 19, 2024
Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.
As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.
November 19, 2024
The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die
Dr. Ellen Wiebe, who has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures, discusses what constitutes a good death.
November 16, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Humorous Bathroom Signs
If you make the request funny, can you tell your guests how to use your toilet?
November 15, 2024
Can I Lie About My Academic Interests on My College Application?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on conveying the truth on a pivotal form.
November 15, 2024
Becoming Trump Country
Two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County, one of the many places that shifted to the right in this year’s election.
November 15, 2024
Becoming Trump Country
Two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County, one of the many places that shifted to the right in this year’s election.
November 15, 2024
I Made an Appointment With My Dentist. I Got His Son. Is That OK?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a patient is entitled to be informed of provider changes.
November 13, 2024
How Stingy Boomer Parents Became the Best TV Villains
Older Americans hold an outsize share of the nation’s wealth and power. Television loves watching their children scramble for a taste.
November 13, 2024
Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.
November 13, 2024
The One Spice I Could Never Give Up
Tiny, mighty cumin seeds bring their gentle strength to a sweet, savory winter slaw.
November 13, 2024
He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen.
Warwick Schiller made his name as an expert trainer. An enigmatic little horse completely changed his outlook.
November 12, 2024
When the World Feels Messy, I Turn to PowerWash Simulator
A low-stress video game that’s cleansing in more than one sense.
November 12, 2024
He Made a Daring Escape From China. Then His Real Troubles Began.
He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.
November 10, 2024
Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats
The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.
November 9, 2024
5 Takeaways From Nancy Pelosi’s Interview With The New York Times
In her first extended interview after the election, the former House speaker was not interested in analyzing Democratic losses and was eager to put a sunny spin on the future.
November 9, 2024
America’s Split Screen on Abortion
The abortion rights movement won in many states — even some that voted for Donald Trump. Where does it go from here?
November 9, 2024
We’re Getting an Induction Range. Is It All Right to Sell Our Old Gas One?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the responsibility one has to dispose of an outmoded appliance.
November 8, 2024
One City’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of a 50-Foot Effigy
Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.
November 7, 2024
Is It OK to Put Our Assets in Trust to Qualify for Medicaid?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on an aging couple’s financial plans.
November 6, 2024
The Lip-Reading Hotshot of Celebrity Gossip
Jackie G goes viral with her readings of stars’ private conversations. She’s kinder about it than any of the people snooping on you.
November 6, 2024
The Perfect Pecan Pie Inspired by Southern Grannies
Pecans step in for almonds in this play on classic French desserts.
November 6, 2024
What It Means to Come of Age in Climate Chaos
Today’s teenagers were born into the global-warming crisis, but already it’s upending their adolescence — and will define their future.
November 4, 2024
How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life
On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.
November 3, 2024
Peter Singer Wants to Shatter Your Moral Complacency
The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.
November 2, 2024
How Will White Women Vote? It’s a Question With a Fraught History.
White and Black women have joined together to power progressive causes — from abolition to civil rights — but it’s a tenuous alliance.
November 2, 2024
When Will We Know Who Won?
It may take a while. Here’s what could happen next.
November 1, 2024
Inside Five of America’s Strangest Polling Places
Grab a snack, do your laundry and cast a ballot.
November 1, 2024
Help! My Family Can’t Stop Fighting About Politics.
When families disagree on candidates, kids can get caught in the middle.
November 1, 2024
A Brief History of Messy Elections
Three times the results were disputed after the votes were in.
November 1, 2024
Too Young to Vote? Here’s How Kids Are Getting Involved.
Teens around the country are volunteering, canvassing and registering voters.
November 1, 2024
So … How Does the Electoral College Work, Again?
It’s weird. It’s confusing. It’s how we elect the president.
November 1, 2024
Play: Election-Night Bingo
Listen up for these terms as the votes roll in. Find them on the board to be the night’s big winner.
November 1, 2024
Do I Have to Speak Up if Someone Fails to Cash My Check?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the duty one has to rectify accounting errors and other billing mistakes.
November 1, 2024
What if A.I. Is Actually Good for Hollywood?
It’s already powering remarkable visual innovations, like in the new movie “Here.” But boosters think that’s just the beginning.
November 1, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Demeaning Nicknames
Do you have to live your whole life as “candy boy” if you hate the name?
October 31, 2024
I Work in Data Security. Is It a Problem That My Boss Believes in Lizard People?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to do when people in positions of power espouse harmful conspiracy theories.
October 30, 2024
The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’
The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.
October 30, 2024
A Chef Embraces an Elusive Fruit of Her Ancestors
Her take on beautifully ripe ‘ulu, or breadfruit in Hawaiian, is worth the wait.
October 30, 2024
How Protest Pins Taught Me About My Family History
A consideration of the big ideas on small political buttons.
October 29, 2024
The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.
October 29, 2024
John Fetterman Fears Trump Is Stronger Than Ever
The senator discusses the “astonishing” support for the former president in Pennsylvania, his rift with progressives over Israel and his own position in the Democratic Party.
October 26, 2024
Is It OK to Keep Returning Purchases You’ve Worn for Months?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to exploit a store’s return policy.
October 25, 2024
What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis
An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.
October 25, 2024
The Army of Election Officials Ready to Reject the Vote
A movement driven by disinformation about Trump’s 2020 defeat has taken over many of the boards that certify elections. It could cause chaos in the weeks ahead.
October 25, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Eating Salad Greens by the Handful
Can you just reach into the box and go for it?
October 24, 2024
I’m Out of Work. Can I Take a Job in a Predatory Industry?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to do when your financial needs conflict with your scruples.
October 23, 2024
Our Strange New Way of Witnessing Natural Disasters
Destruction arrives not via solemn news reports but in a barrage of digital scraps — first-person views of what it looks like when the world changes.
October 23, 2024
Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind.
Robert Paxton thought the label was overused. But now he’s alarmed by what he sees in global politics — including Trumpism.
October 23, 2024
A Marriage of Senegalese and Japanese Cuisine With Delicious Results
Comforting Senegalese maafé meets Japanese onigiri, reflecting a couple’s culinary overlap.
October 23, 2024
How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular
For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.
October 22, 2024
A Dinky Little Computer Program Is My Secret Weapon for Creativity
Remember Microsoft Paint? It’s more perfect than ever.
October 22, 2024
Mia Khalifa’s Messy World of Money, Sex and Activism
For the OnlyFans star and influencer, navigating the internet is a full-time job.
October 19, 2024
Is It OK to Name Our Dog for a God?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on canine naming conventions.
October 18, 2024
How Tech Billionaires Became the G.O.P.’s New Donor Class
Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.
October 18, 2024
Has Winnipeg’s Greatest Filmmaker Gone Hollywood?
In a directorial career defined by alluring strangeness, Guy Maddin’s new comedy is radical for being almost … normal.
October 18, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Proper Way to Sip Broth
Is broth a drink-drink? And if so, can it therefore be consumed from a drink vessel?
October 17, 2024
Can I Patronize a Place Run by a Trump Supporter?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what it means to be a customer of someone who espouses a radically different political perspective.
October 16, 2024
Presidents in Movies Always Seem to Know What They’re Doing. In Real Life …
Hollywood’s polished leaders and legible story arcs never quite imagined the places real-life American politics would go.
October 16, 2024
What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment
A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.
October 16, 2024
The Perfect Stew for Fall Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
This squash stew, rich with sharp tamarind and creamy coconut, is meant to restore.
October 16, 2024
The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?
A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever.
October 16, 2024
What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk
Undocumented labor quietly props up the entire American economy — but nowhere more dramatically than on dairy farms.
October 15, 2024
The Mystery That’s Too Good to Solve
Who built the Shell Grotto, and why do we care so much?
October 15, 2024
A Conversation With JD Vance
The Republican vice-presidential candidate rejects the idea that he’s changed, defends his rhetoric and still won’t say if Trump lost in 2020.
October 12, 2024
‘The Interview’: A Conversation With JD Vance
In this interview, Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, rejects the idea that he has changed, defends his rhetoric and still won’t say whether former President Donald J. Trump lost in 2020.
October 12, 2024
My Son Has a Gambling Problem. Do I Tell His Partner?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the risks of divulging a loved one’s addiction to someone who ought to know.
October 11, 2024
5 Cities. 13 Schools. 47 First-Day Looks.
To find out what’s trending now, The New York Times for Kids visited middle schools across the country.
October 11, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Gen Alpha Slang
Is it low-key kinda bussin’ to use your teen’s slang? Or is it Ohio and cringe?
October 10, 2024
The Viral Dances Changing the Way Women Move
Parris Goebel's muscular, viral choreography is transforming the way that Rihanna, SZA and others perform.
October 9, 2024
A Brioche That Will Make a Believer Out of You
You don’t have to dedicate your life to the ancient practice of baking to yield a stunning loaf. You may just find you want to.
October 9, 2024
Aren’t I Entitled to Know Why My Husband Is on a Drug for H.I.V. Risk?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on medical secrecy within a marriage.
October 9, 2024
Should Famous People Be Telling Us This Much About Their Illnesses?
For some celebrities, revealing all is part of the product. For others, it looks like a deeply unpleasant chore.
October 9, 2024
Why France’s Most Controversial Novelist Is Also Its Most Celebrated
Reviled as much as he is lauded, Michel Houellebecq holds up a mirror to a world we would rather not see.
October 8, 2024
Grappling With the Talmud in the Midst of Crisis
What the words of ancient rabbis could and couldn’t teach me.
October 8, 2024
How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix’s Endless Library
Ten years after Silicon Valley remade TV, it’s become clear how the streaming revolution distorted our collective viewing habits — and sense of the culture.
October 7, 2024
A Master Storyteller, at the End of Her Story
At 96, Lore Segal is approaching death with the same startling powers of perception she brought to her fiction.
October 6, 2024
Al Pacino Is Still Going Big
A conversation with the legendary actor about, well, everything.
October 5, 2024
How Gender Became the Election’s Crucial Fault Line
Harris could be the first female president. But it’s Trump and Vance who are playing the gender card.
October 5, 2024
I’m a Queer Man Who Had a Fling With Another Guy. Should His Girlfriend Be Told?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on who has the right and responsibility to reveal an affair.
October 4, 2024
Why Legal Experts Are Worried About a Second Trump Presidency
In a survey of 50 members of the D.C. legal establishment, many warn that Trump could follow through on his threats to prosecute his political adversaries.
October 3, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Dictating Emails in the Car
Is it OK if your spouse is the one doing the driving?
October 3, 2024
Is It OK to Leave the U.S. if the Wrong Candidate Becomes President?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on modes of resistance to American electoral politics.
October 2, 2024
If Trump Wins, Could He Really Use the Justice Department to Jail His Rivals?
How might a politically motivated prosecution actually unfold? These steps show exactly how Trump could make his threats real — all while staying within the constitutional limits on presidential power.
October 2, 2024
How Two Billionaire Preachers Remade Texas Politics
They control Republican politics in the state. Now they’re poised to take their theocratic agenda nationwide.
October 2, 2024
Want a Better Scone? Try Adding Potatoes.
The humble spud has rarely been as sweet as in these sensible-yet-decadent delights.
October 2, 2024
Cannabis Has Become Upscale Chic. I Miss the Old Red-Eyed Stoners.
Widespread legalization has created a polished new market for cannabis products — one that’s trendy, spalike and weirdly unfun.
October 1, 2024
Looking to Meet Your Neighbors? Get on the Tennis Courts.
A different way to understand your community — and yourself.
October 1, 2024
His Mother Was Killed by Hamas. Her Death Transformed His Life.
The son of a peace activist brutally killed on Oct. 7 is determined to make sure that her dream for Israel does not die with her.
September 30, 2024
John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage
The host of ‘Last Week Tonight’ talks about what he’s learned in the ten years of making the show and why he doesn’t consider himself a journalist.
September 28, 2024
‘The Interview’: John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage
The host of ‘Last Week Tonight’ talks about what he’s learned in the ten years of making the show and why he doesn’t consider himself a journalist.
September 28, 2024
Should You Be Allowed to Profit From A.I.-Generated Art?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the values and economics of art created via artificial intelligence.
September 27, 2024
Our Son Hates Eggs. Could a Dozen French Chefs Change That?
A trip to Paris in search of one magical bite that would cure a picky eater.
September 26, 2024
How to Cure My Sex Drive? Dive for Sea Urchins.
It’s reputed to be an aphrodisiac. To get a potent bite, I learned how to pry them fresh from the ocean.
September 26, 2024
Was It the Best Gelato I’d Ever Had Because I’d Just Survived a Brain Tumor?
A trip to the Amalfi Coast (and down memory lane) in search of the truth about a dessert I’ve never forgotten.
September 26, 2024
Wok Hei Is Vanishing From Hong Kong. My Mom Wanted to Taste It Again.
My mom grew up with the signature flavor of the city’s outdoor food stalls. It won’t be around much longer.
September 26, 2024
Hunting for One of the World’s Most Exquisite Peppers
A trip to Peru in search of the essence of ají amarillo.
September 26, 2024
Searching for a Family Feast in Senegal That Tastes Like Home
I crossed the ocean to savor a new twist on a childhood favorite.
September 26, 2024
Food Voyages
Six journeys in search of a single bite.
September 26, 2024
How I Reported ‘The Deserter’
Verifying the detailed stories of subjects who must remain anonymous requires a particularly rigorous approach to the process.
September 25, 2024
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September 24, 2024
How Does a Baseball Team Lose 120 Games? Every Way You Can Think Of.
The Chicago White Sox are poised to break the record for the most losses in modern baseball history. Watching them do it has been strangely glorious.
September 24, 2024
The Heavy Toll of Desertion From the Russian Army
Here is what we can learn about the Russian military and its soldiers from the story of ‘Ivan’ and ‘Anna’ in The New York Times Magazine.
September 22, 2024
Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth Is Overrated
The star novelist discusses her public persona, the discourse around her work and why reinvention isn’t a goal.
September 21, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Dangerous Odometer Photography
How good does the number have to be to justify taking your phone out to get a picture?
September 20, 2024
The Deserter
He didn’t want to fight in Putin’s war — he just wanted to survive. But to make it back to his family and live in peace, he would have to run.
September 20, 2024
I Handle My Mother’s Money. Must I Donate to a Church I Disapprove of?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to perform charitable acts on behalf of an incapacitated loved one, especially when a potential beneficiary offends your own morals.
September 18, 2024
The Simple Secret to the Best Fried Rice? Mayo and Corn.
This unexpected combo will make the flavor and texture really stand out.
September 18, 2024
Hollywood Has Enough Fake Accents. Bring Back the Weird Voices.
David Lynch’s voice is unmistakable — and a national treasure. The world of film deserves more like it.
September 17, 2024
I Sang at Hundreds of Funerals. This Is What I Learned About Grief.
Singing not only helps allow it to move through the body but it alchemizes what grief can become.
September 17, 2024
Demi Moore Is Done With the Male Gaze
The actress discusses how her relationship to her body and fame has changed after decades in the public eye.
September 14, 2024
My Friend’s Husband Makes Me Fear for Her Safety — and Mine
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to help a friend who’s in a volatile marriage.
September 13, 2024
An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era
Tony Tulathimutte is a master comedian whose original and highly disturbing new book skewers liberal pieties.
September 13, 2024
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My Ailing Mom Hates Pot. Do I Tell Her What’s in Her Gummies?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to notify an unsuspecting woman that she’s been consuming medicinal cannabis.
September 12, 2024
How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War
UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?
September 12, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Sharing Drinks With an Unwilling Spouse
What if you’re comfortable and the fridge is really far away?
September 12, 2024
Missing Summer? Let This Shrimp Take You Back
Smoky saganaki can inspire the feeling of a seaside vacation.
September 11, 2024
Should We Be Receiving Mystical Truths on Our Phones?
The algorithm of entertainment was not built for ancient knowledge extracted from sacred spaces.
September 10, 2024
You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Live Like a Saint
Set aside the notion of flawless miracle workers. Focus instead on their exuberance and compassion, inner balance and commitment to a meaningful vocation.
September 10, 2024
The Prince We Never Knew
A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.
September 8, 2024
Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will and Harper.
The superstar comedian and his best friend and collaborator discuss the journey that deepened their friendship.
September 7, 2024
My Grandma Has Dementia. Should I Help Her Vote?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on helping someone with a disability carry out a civic responsibility.
September 6, 2024
The Prince We Never Knew
A revealing new documentary could redefine our understanding of the pop icon. But you will probably never get to see it.
September 6, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Creepy Dog Names
A boyfriend is uncomfortable with naming a pet after a participant in the Soviet space program.
September 6, 2024
He Was Riding His Mower When Suddenly He Couldn’t Breathe
After a lifetime of severe asthma and allergies, this felt different — and far worse.
September 5, 2024
There Are Only Two Shakers Left. They’ve Still Got Utopia in Their Sights.
Their numbers have dwindled, but the remaining members are imagining what comes next.
September 5, 2024
Is It OK to Vote for My Third-Party Fave This Presidential Election?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the efficacy of voting your conscience.
September 4, 2024
The First Movie About Pop Music to Nail Its Mediocrity
This summer’s “Trap,” from M. Night Shyamalan, works hard to turn its fictional star — and her fans — into heroes.
September 4, 2024
The Secret to Deeper Friendships Is in Your Calendar
A standing meeting at the diner has led to new levels in connection and community.
September 4, 2024
The Biggest Lie About Baking
There’s actually room to have fun, and this stunning, simple clafoutis recipe is one to play with.
September 4, 2024
How NAFTA Broke American Politics
Since its passage in 1993, the trade agreement has played an outsize role in presidential elections — which now often hinge on the three Rust Belt states it helped to hollow out.
September 3, 2024
¿Tengo que lidiar con los perros de otros cuando voy a restaurantes?
El columnista de The Ethicist aborda la etiqueta de las mascotas en lugares públicos.
September 1, 2024
America Must Free Itself from the Tyranny of the Penny
Few things symbolize our national dysfunction as much as this accursed coin, which we mint by the millions because it’s too worthless to spend.
September 1, 2024
When I’m Dining Out, Should I Have to Deal With Your Dogs?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on public pet etiquette.
August 30, 2024
En Honduras, una ciudad con fines de lucro podría fracasar
El sueño de Próspera, fundada por una empresa de EE. UU. frente a la costa de Honduras, era escapar al control gubernamental. Hoy, el gobierno hondureño quiere que desaparezca.
August 30, 2024
How the Tories Lost Britain
Brexit and immigration upended their 14-year reign — setting the stage for a pitched battle to remake British conservatism.
August 29, 2024
Should I Report My Friends’ Cocaine Dealer?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the duty one has to mitigate drug-related harm.
August 28, 2024
Feel Good T.V. Is Great. But Lonely T.V. Gives Us What We Need.
Dark comedies like “The Bear” and “Sunny,” provide a contrast to contemporary comedy’s relentlessly upbeat streak.
August 28, 2024
The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down
The dream of Próspera, founded by a U.S. corporation off the coast of Honduras, was to escape government control. The Honduran government wants it gone.
August 28, 2024
A Rich, Gingery Tea Cake With Restorative Powers
A mother’s cure for the blues is transformed into a lively treat.
August 28, 2024
Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic So Hard to Cure?
Maybe because we aren’t thinking about it in the right way.
August 27, 2024
The Finest, Funnest, Most Freeing Footwear
Go ahead and wear your rubber sandals — even in New York City.
August 27, 2024
Childhood Stardom Is Rough. Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering.
The actress talks about learning to protect herself and the hard lessons of early fame.
August 24, 2024
An Ex-Friend Had an Affair With My Husband. Doesn’t She Owe Me a Sit-Down?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on heartbreak and friendship splits.
August 23, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Defenestration Alternatives
Do we need a word for doing it in reverse?
August 22, 2024
The Afterlives of Audre Lorde
The feminist thinker is celebrated as a prophet of empowerment and self-care. A new biography shows how she saw our future even more keenly.
August 22, 2024
‘Un sueño posible’ lo hizo famoso. Pero él tiene otra historia que contar
El jugador de fútbol americano Michael Oher cree que sus primeros años de vida fueron tergiversados por la oscarizada película y el libro en el que se basó.
August 22, 2024
Should I Take My Share of a Class-Action Settlement I Think Could Be Bogus?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether it’s wrong to participate in a lawsuit you don’t really believe in.
August 21, 2024
I Kept Failing to Learn French. This Is What Finally Worked.
Doing exercises in a book was très terrible. A friend suggested something more radical.
August 21, 2024
How to Bring Out the Best in Your Last Tomatoes of Summer
A glut of tomatoes is an embarrassment of riches, especially when put to work in this fragrant curry.
August 21, 2024
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Tradwife?
Why women who dress up as 1950s homemakers are driving the internet insane.
August 20, 2024
The Bitter Fight Over the Meaning of ‘Genocide’
Debates over how to describe conflicts in Gaza, Myanmar and elsewhere are channeling a controversy as old as the word itself.
August 20, 2024
Six Takeaways From the Magazine’s Profile of Joe Biden
His decision to quit the race ended a remarkable chapter in American political history — and started one that may yet define his legacy.
August 18, 2024
Joe Biden’s Interrupted Presidency
He sought the office nearly all his life. When he finally got there, it brought out his best — and eventually his worst.
August 18, 2024
‘The Blind Side’ Made Him Famous. But He Has a Different Story to Tell.
The football player Michael Oher believes his early life was misrepresented by the Oscar-winning movie and the book it was based on.
August 18, 2024
Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out
From jail and addiction to music stardom, the singer says he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”
August 17, 2024
I’m Choosing Which Interns Will Get Job Offers. Do I Take Privilege Into Account?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to fairly evaluate candidates in a workplace.
August 16, 2024
Embrace Your Summer Dad Bod. These Movies Show You the Way.
Films have much to say about taking a dad bod on vacation — from cheap laughs to the sartorial glories of Gérard Depardieu.
August 15, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Constitutionality of the ‘Pizza Tax’
Does driving to pick up dinner entitle you to a car slice?
August 15, 2024
My Aunt’s Son Shouldn’t Be a Dad. Must I Congratulate Her on the New Grandkid?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the etiquette associated with offering congratulations.
August 14, 2024
The Wonder Seasoning Your Salad Is Missing
The bagel “everything” topping finishes croutons in this summery salad.
August 14, 2024
They All Got Mysterious Brain Diseases. They’re Fighting to Learn Why.
Doctors in Canada have identified dozens of patients with similar, unexplained symptoms — a scientific puzzle that has now become a political maelstrom.
August 14, 2024
The Activist Left Doesn’t Want a Hero. But Does It Need One?
For years, America’s left has been wary of charismatic figureheads. But a movement without leaders has its limits.
August 13, 2024
When I Get Anxious, These Videos Help Calm My Mind
Tunnel through time with vintage B-roll.
August 13, 2024
The Man Who Tried to Solve Immigration for the G.O.P.
The senator discusses how political calculations killed his border bill, the evangelical Christian vote and preparing for life after Trump.
August 10, 2024
What’s So New About the ‘New Right’?
JD Vance and his allies represent a mind-set that dates back to the McCarthy era and the dawn of the Cold War.
August 10, 2024
A Trust Would Give Me Big Bucks if I Had Children. I’m Concerned.
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on a wealthy family’s philanthropic planning.
August 9, 2024
What Is This Unusual Rebel Army in Sudan Fighting For?
We embedded with an elusive rebel group in the Nuba Mountains to document its side of the country’s civil war.
August 8, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Most Iconic Beatles Album Cover
A couple compete to see who can be more wrong.
August 8, 2024
Inside the Mountain Stronghold of an Elusive Rebel Movement
As the conflict in Sudan rages on, an army has built its own state within a state — a vision of what the nation could become.
August 8, 2024
Is It Wrong to Give Money With Strings Attached?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on conditional gifts.
August 7, 2024
Stop Asking Celebrities to Sing Our National Anthem
The tradition of performing the anthem took off because people wanted to express their own love of country — not outsource it to guest stars.
August 7, 2024
Her Epilepsy Seemed to Be Managed Well … Until It Wasn’t
More than a decade after her original diagnosis, she suddenly had episodes of losing consciousness. Was this a different type of seizure?
August 7, 2024
My Grandmother’s Tortillas Were the Best. Try Them Yourself.
A little butter, honey and pickled chile de árbol turn these into the perfect snack.
August 7, 2024
How to Fall in Love With Baseball
Radio play-by-play taught me about the game’s stark beauty — and who my grandmother was.
August 6, 2024
How ‘Coaching’ Became Silicon Valley’s Hack for Therapy
In the Bay Area, therapists are embracing a new kind of practice: advising executives on becoming their best selves.
August 6, 2024
Artists and Activists Both Have a Role. But Not the Same One.
As the literary world is roiled by fights over politics and war, are we losing sight of the writer’s purpose?
August 5, 2024
The Willful Amnesia Behind Trump’s Attacks on Harris’s Identity
Suggesting that there is something contrived about a mixed-race person identifying as Black assumes that the choice wasn’t already made for her.
August 5, 2024
Los troles usaron su cara para hacer porno falso. Ella no pudo hacer nada
Sabrina Javellana era una estrella en ascenso en la política local, hasta que las imágenes ultrafalsas descarrilaron su vida.
August 4, 2024
Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help
I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting.
August 3, 2024
Was I Wrong to Reveal That My Novel Was Inspired by an Adulterous Friend?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on character concerns, both in fiction and real life.
August 2, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Right Way to Clean a Mouse Trap
The dishwasher beckons — but should you answer its call?
August 1, 2024
Trumps of the Tropics: Brazil’s Far Right Plots Its Return
Bolsonaristas are (still) taking their cues from America’s MAGA movement.
August 1, 2024
Can I Ask Straight Women to Stop Calling Their Pals ‘Girlfriends’?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the quirks of common language — namely the myriad ways to refer to friends and lovers.
July 31, 2024
How the Music Industry Learned to Love Piracy
A recent documentary has industry bigwigs telling a galling story about the file-sharing era: Everything worked out for the best.
July 31, 2024
Trolls Used Her Face to Make Fake Porn. There Was Nothing She Could Do.
Sabrina Javellana was a rising star in local politics — until deepfakes derailed her life.
July 31, 2024
Move Over Hot Chicken, There’s a Hotter Chicken in Town
A thrilling, tingling spicy dish, with roots in southwestern China, is closer than you may think.
July 31, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Whether ‘Cujo’ is Scary or Not
Do you have to read the book before deciding?
July 30, 2024
The Shirt That Changed How I Think About Aging
Fashion eras come and go, but retro jerseys do so much more than link you with the past. They connect you with a story, a career, a sense of possibility.
July 30, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Proper Top-Sheet Direction
Can a spouse be compelled to make the bed the right way?
July 29, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on What Constitutes a ‘Baked Good’
Does mac and cheese count — if you bake it?
July 29, 2024
Melinda French Gates Is Ready to Take Sides
The billionaire philanthropist is turning 60, striking out on her own and getting political.
July 28, 2024
Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break
The Democrat talks about the election vibe shift and what a Kamala Harris win would mean for both parties.
July 27, 2024
No todo en la vida es sal y pimienta
A lo largo de la historia, en todos los campos de la creación humana, un ingrediente ha destacado por volver especial todo lo que toca: el limón amarillo.
July 27, 2024
The Right-Wing Dream of ‘Self-Deportation’
Some conservatives have a grim proposal to make undocumented immigrants leave: Exclude their children from schools.
July 27, 2024
My Partner Told Me About His Fights With His Ex. I Think I’m on Her Side.
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how partners can evaluate their romantic histories together — and be honest and respectful in their assessments.
July 26, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Proper Garbage-Disposal Use
Can potato peels “wear out” the dark, bladed maw that lives in your sink?
July 25, 2024
Breaking in New Sports at the Olympics
Breaking, sport climbing and skateboarding may seem untraditional, but they embody the true spirit of the games.
July 25, 2024
Have the Olympics Ever Been This Dangerous?
Teahupo'o has one of the deadliest surf breaks in the world. Athletes could face waves up to 50 feet.
July 25, 2024
John Hinckley Jr. and the Madness of American Political Violence
Forty-three years ago, he shot the president in a delusional bid for attention — one in a long line of disturbed young men who have bent the arc of the nation’s history.
July 25, 2024
My Relative Isn’t Trans or Nonbinary But Wants to Use ‘They/Them’ Pronouns.
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on allyship and forms of solidarity.
July 24, 2024
Sympathy for the Diva: Why We Love ‘Difficult’ Stars
A new Faye Dunaway documentary wants to turn us from gossips into cheerleaders.
July 24, 2024
The Secret to Great Korean BBQ Is Not What You Think
There’s no magic ingredient. You just need the right preparation.
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Hosting the Olympics Costs Billions. What Does a City Get Back?
The Games are supposed to be a fast track to urban renewal. The reality is often the opposite.
July 22, 2024
Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT
The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics.
July 20, 2024
How Americans Justify Political Violence
Partisan support for the killing of adversaries is much more widespread than anyone wants to admit.
July 20, 2024
A Trip Into Tornado Alley With America’s Most Obsessive Storm Chaser
Reed Timmer streams his pursuits of violent weather to millions of followers on social media, inspiring one of the leads in the new film “Twisters.”
July 19, 2024
I Keep the Family Tree — And I’m Flummoxed About Whom to Include.
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on genealogy, record-keeping and notions of relation.
July 19, 2024
What Responsibility Do I Have to Ensure the Safety of an Illicit Cat?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the duty one has to neighbors — and a forbidden pet in harm’s way.
July 17, 2024
Sports Celebrations Have Become Nostalgia Cosplay
Players love recreating memorable images from basketball’s past.
July 17, 2024
The Most Important Seasoning After Salt and Pepper
Lemon lifts this pasta dish filled with gorgeously rich, smoky tomatoes.
July 17, 2024
Cowboy Boots Are the Great American Icebreaker
Its easier to kick off a conversation when you’re sporting some fine footwear.
July 16, 2024
I Put Up a Fence in Maine. Why Did It Cause Such a Fuss?
The goal was to shield our house from the road, but it soon turned into something much more revealing.
July 15, 2024
Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely
The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse.
July 13, 2024
Should I Come Clean About My Old Sexual and Financial Betrayals?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the complications of confession.
July 12, 2024
I Knew Diddy for Years. What I Now Remember Haunts Me.
Looking back on my life as a woman in the music industry, I’m unsettled by the inescapable sexism perpetrated by Sean Combs and others.
July 12, 2024
¿Vale la pena tomarse esa copa de vino?
Aunque muchos tienen razones de sobra para beber, la ciencia ya ha demostrado que ninguna cantidad, por pequeña que sea, es buena.
July 12, 2024
He Was Sent to Prison for Killing His Baby. What if He Didn’t Do It?
Flawed science helped convict Russell Maze more than 20 years ago. The D.A.’s office now says it got it wrong. Why is he still behind bars?
July 11, 2024
Should My Wife and I Tell Our 8-Year-Old How Much Money We Make?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the kinds of information that can be burdensome to children.
July 10, 2024
Why Do So Many Food Documentaries Seem to Think We’re Stupid?
Over and over, they strain to persuade us that vegetables are healthy — and other things we’ve all known since childhood.
July 10, 2024
The Pie I’ll Never Shut Up About
A buttermilk chess pie so good that it has followed a pastry chef around for more than a decade.
July 10, 2024
Why Was the Young Woman Vomiting Everything She Ate or Drank?
She was involved in a minor car accident three months earlier. Could that somehow be the cause?
July 9, 2024
Why Weeds Are Worth Reconsidering
We’re told we should get rid of them. But one person’s menace can be another person’s medicine.
July 9, 2024
The Kidnapping I Can’t Escape
Fifty years ago, my father’s friend was taken at gunpoint on Long Island. Then he went on with his life — and that’s the part that haunts me.
July 7, 2024
Ti West Is Turning Hollywood Into a Horror Show
His “X” trilogy — which culminates with “MaXXXine” — obsesses over cinema, stardom and the industry itself.
July 6, 2024
Is It OK to Get Food Stamps When You’re Just Pursuing Your Passion?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a starving artist with a personal safety net should receive government assistance.
July 5, 2024
Can I Say I Have Tourette’s Without Being Formally Diagnosed?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on self-identification.
July 3, 2024
The Bleak, Nihilistic Show Russians Can’t Stop Watching
The streaming hit, “The Boy’s Word,” about youth gangs in the last years of the Soviet Union, says grim things about the national mood.
July 3, 2024
The Real Problem With Legal Weed
New York is trying to treat an addictive substance just like any other product.
July 3, 2024
The Secret Behind a Beloved Palestinian Dessert
Mastic sap, also known as tears, enhance this light, creamy dessert.
July 3, 2024
Enough With Prestige TV. Give Me the Bloopers!
In a world of bad vibes, I just want to see an actor break.
July 2, 2024
The Blue-Collar Democrat Who Wants to Fix the Party’s Other Big Problem
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez flipped a rural red district to get to Congress. Now she wants to help her party do more of the same.
July 1, 2024
Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything
My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.
June 30, 2024
Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever.
June 29, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Speaking Like a Local While Traveling
Should this father be trying to communicate in the language of the places he visits if it’s embarrassing his son?
June 28, 2024
My Mom Failed to Warn Me About an Abuser. Should I Tell My Dad?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on cycles of abuse and a heartbreaking family secret.
June 28, 2024
Why Do India and China Keep Fighting Over This Desolate Terrain?
Long-running battles in the Himalayas may foretell a more dangerous conflict.
June 27, 2024
Is It OK to Police My Patient’s Financial Choices?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on a physician’s bedside manner — and the difference between justifiable concern and judgment.
June 26, 2024
What to Know About Alec Baldwin’s Long Journey to Court
It’s been a challenge to follow the case. Here are its many twists and turns.
June 26, 2024
How Did the Case Against Alec Baldwin Go so Far?
After an accidental on-set shooting death — and two years of bitter legal combat — the movie star is about to have his day in court.
June 26, 2024
The Meme-ification of Anthony Bourdain
The beloved chef’s admirers have given him a distinctly modern kind of digital afterlife — at the center of fondly parodic jokes.
June 26, 2024
This Is the Drink of the Summer Every Summer
Vibrant, refreshing pink lemonade, a circus concession turned classic, is the taste of the season.
June 26, 2024
The Diabolical PBS Show That’ll Restore Your Faith in Reality TV
Producers selected three families to mimic late-19th-century homesteaders over five months. The resulting quarrels make the “Real Housewives” seem tame.
June 25, 2024
The Mysterious, Deep-Dwelling Microbes That Sculpt Our Planet
Earth’s crust teems with subterranean life that we are only now beginning to understand.
June 24, 2024
Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028
The governor of Michigan isn’t saying it should be her, but she’s not saying it shouldn’t be, either.
June 22, 2024
Is It OK to Secretly Medicate Your Manic Husband?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on marital deception.
June 21, 2024
How Cornhole Went Pro
It might be America’s most-played sport. Now it’s quietly becoming a TV success story.
June 21, 2024
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Judge John Hodgman on Afternoon Ice Cream
Can your partner be compelled to eat dessert at your preferred time?
June 20, 2024
El pastel perfecto no exis… ¿un tres leches con suero de mantequilla?
Un giro apalache a un postre clásico latinoamericano conecta culturas e identidades para una chef pastelera.
June 19, 2024
My Date Recorded Us Having Sex Without My Consent. Should I Report Them?
The Magazine’s Ethicist columnist on boundaries in friendship and other intimate relationships.
June 19, 2024
What to Know About Suicides in the U.S. Army
A Times investigation reveals a crisis of the military’s own making.
June 19, 2024
A Disaster of the U.S. Military’s Own Making
Austin Valley’s death exposed the Army’s most urgent challenge: a suicide crisis among soldiers in peacetime.
June 19, 2024
He Memorized the World With Google Maps. Now He’s Exploring It.
Few people are better than Trevor Rainbolt at identifying obscure locations online — but there’s even more joy in watching him visit them IRL.
June 19, 2024
My Favorite Way to Make Salmon Even Better
Dried limes can take your weeknight meal to the next level.
June 19, 2024
Grab a Matchbook From Your Favorite Spot and Thank Me Later
Collecting these small keepsakes can help keep the places you love alive.
June 18, 2024
Pregnant in Gaza With Nowhere to Go
As war killed all hope around her, Nevin Muhaisen fought to bring a new life into the world.
June 17, 2024
Los productos químicos para el cabello podrían afectar la salud de las mujeres
Cada vez hay más evidencias que relacionan los productos para alisar el cabello con una serie de trastornos de salud sobre todo en mujeres negras.
June 16, 2024
Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life.
The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.
June 15, 2024
Is That Drink Worth It to You?
Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal.
June 15, 2024
I Think My Husband Has Dementia. Can I Leave Him Before It Worsens?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what happens when the implications of marital vows to love “in sickness and in health” become increasingly urgent.
June 14, 2024
The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s
She first noticed the scent on her husband. Now her abilities are helping unlock new research in early disease detection.
June 14, 2024
What to Know About Chemical Hair Relaxers and Health
A growing body of evidence shows a link between these products and a number of health disorders in Black women.
June 13, 2024
The Disturbing Truth About Hair Relaxers
They’ve been linked to reproductive disorders and cancers. Why are they still being marketed so aggressively to Black women?
June 13, 2024
My Son’s Ex-Girlfriend Wants to Keep Her Pregnancy. Is That Unfair to Him?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a co-parent’s wishes should matter to a pregnant woman.
June 12, 2024
Who Am I Without My Voice?
I was a singer heading out on tour. Losing my voice was terrifying — but it ended up teaching me everything about myself.
June 12, 2024
The Best Dressed People in Hollywood Are Not the Actors
Cinephiles can’t seem to help obsessing over their favorite filmmakers’ personal style.
June 12, 2024
The Perfect Cake Does Not Exi … Is That Buttermilk Tres Leches?
An Appalachian twist on a classic Latin American dessert connects cultures and identities for a pastry chef.
June 12, 2024
The Ecstasy of Humidity
Living in a place with seasons is overrated. There’s nothing like a sweaty Florida summer to bring you back to your body.
June 11, 2024
El hombre que no podía dejar de ir a la universidad
Benjamin B. Bolger ha pasado toda su vida acumulando títulos académicos. ¿Qué podemos aprender de él?
June 9, 2024
The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but she’s not done being funny.
June 8, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Limits of Tall Privilege
If you’re tall, can you put your hiking boots on the dining table?
June 7, 2024
Can I Lie About How I Lost Weight?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what your friends have a right to know about your health.
June 7, 2024
The Mayday Call: How One Death at Sea Transformed a Fishing Fleet
The opioid epidemic has made a dangerous job even more deadly. And when there’s an overdose at sea, fishermen have to take care of one another.
June 6, 2024
That Much-Despised Apple Ad Could Be More Disturbing Than It Looks
Tech companies are running low on new experiences to offer us. A new ad for the iPad contains revealing hints of where they could go next.
June 6, 2024
Do I Tell the Woman With a Medical Condition She Can’t Swim With Us?
The magazine’s ethicist columnist on what to do when forced to play lifeguard.
June 5, 2024
She Was Told She Had an Untreatable Disease. But Did She?
The woman’s disorder was diagnosed when she was a child. Thirty years later, she decided to have more testing done.
June 5, 2024
Salvadoran Sweet Bread to Brighten Up Your Morning
Earthy queso duro blando is at the heart of a Salvadoran quesadilla, which allows for interpretation.
June 5, 2024
Ibram X. Kendi Faces a Reckoning of His Own
In 2020, the author of “How to Be an Antiracist” galvanized Americans with his ideas. The past four years have tested them — and him.
June 4, 2024
The Cookbook That Helped Me After a Divorce
“Indian Delights” connected me to a place I thought I’d left behind.
June 4, 2024
The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Going to College
Benjamin B. Bolger has spent his whole life amassing academic degrees. What can we learn from him?
June 3, 2024
Richard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All
David Marchese talks to the acclaimed director about his new film, “Hit Man,” and life’s big questions.
June 1, 2024
My Friend Asked for Clothing Donations and Then Sold Them on Poshmark. Do I Confront Her?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to handle deception by a friend.
June 1, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Compulsory Game Nights
Can you enjoin your spouse to play a board game she has no interest in?
May 31, 2024
What My Dog Taught Me About Mortality
Walnut rescued me from death more than once—but not in the way you might think.
May 31, 2024
Throwing a puffling off a cliff
Sam Anderson throws a baby bird off a cliff.
May 30, 2024
I’m Worried About Overfishing. Should I Give Up Fish?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the limits of personal responsibility.
May 29, 2024
The Battle Over College Speech Will Outlive the Encampments
For the first time since the Vietnam War, university demonstrations have led to a rethinking of who sets the terms for language in academia.
May 29, 2024
The Ingredient That Unites My Favorite Salads
A good salad can transport you, but the truly great ones all have one thing in common: plenty of cheese.
May 29, 2024
The Untold Story of the Network That Took Down Roe v. Wade
A conservative Christian coalition’s plan to end the federal right to abortion began just days after Trump’s 2016 election.
May 28, 2024
The Hard Problem of Bringing Trump Into Focus
For all the news that the former president makes, the Biden team is struggling to make the campaign about him.
May 26, 2024
The Netflix Chief’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More
Ted Sarandos helped lead Netflix to victory in streaming, but the war for your attention isn’t over.
May 25, 2024
Can I Use A.I. to Grade My Students’ Papers?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on artificial intelligence platforms, and whether it’s hypocritical for teachers to use these tools while forbidding students from doing the same.
May 24, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on What Constitutes ‘Visiting’ a State
Does it count if you never leave the car?
May 24, 2024
The One Thing That Can Save Cinema From C.G.I. Oblivion
The motion-capture acting in “The Planet of the Apes” movies tries to preserve the magic of the physical world amid all the effects in a big budget franchise.
May 23, 2024
I’m a Retired Psychiatrist. Is It OK to Befriend a Former Patient?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on professional boundaries.
May 22, 2024
A Dreamy Bean Dip in Under 30 Minutes
Topped with deeply browned onions, this snack is as simple or complex as you make it.
May 22, 2024
Who Was Abdul Raziq?
Uncovering the brutal career of a crucial American ally — and the hidden truths of the war in Afghanistan.
May 22, 2024
My Secret to Creative Rejuvenation? Conferences.
Vacations are cool, but sometimes you need more than an escape.
May 21, 2024
Is the Party That Ended Apartheid Losing Its Grip on South Africa?
The African National Congress has long rested on its legacy. But increasingly that isn’t enough to persuade voters to keep it in power.
May 21, 2024
This Scientist Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on how to overcome the “soft” climate denial that keeps us buying junk.
May 18, 2024
My Father Sexually Abused Me. Should I Tell My Family?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to disclose a devastating, destabilizing secret.
May 17, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on if We Should Trust Bookitty
A couple’s cat is facing some serious accusations.
May 17, 2024
When Dynamite Turned Terrorism Into an Everyday Threat
In early 20th-century America, political bombings became a constant menace — but then helped give rise to law enforcement as we know it.
May 17, 2024
Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into ‘The Unpunished’
Radical forces in Israeli society have moved from the fringes to the mainstream and put Israel’s democracy in peril. Here are the takeaways from our investigation.
May 16, 2024
The Unpunished: How Extremists Took Over Israel
After 50 years of failure to stop violence and terrorism against Palestinians by Jewish ultranationalists, lawlessness has become the law.
May 16, 2024
How the Language of TV is Influencing How We See Ourselves
TikTok has spawned a curious new way of understanding ordinary life: villain arcs, main character energy and seasons.
May 16, 2024
She Had Been Coughing for Two Years. The Cause Was a Surprise.
Although her cough lingered, the patient wasn’t particularly concerned — until her X-ray turned ugly.
May 16, 2024
Our Reporter on the Radicalization of Israel
For the past fifty years, Israeli officials have failed to restrain a violent settler movement, which has been allowed to operate with few consequences. Some of its most extreme members are now in government. According to officials in the Israeli security establishment who spoke with Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, the decades of failure to stop crimes by Jewish settlers and ultranationalists now threaten the future of Israeli democracy.
May 16, 2024
Read the document
A classified document obtained by The Times describes a meeting in March 2024, when Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox, the head of Israel’s Central Command, responsible for the West Bank, gave a withering account of the efforts by Bezalel Smotrich — an ultraright leader and the official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government with oversight over the West Bank — to undermine law enforcement in the occupied territory. Since Smotrich took office, Fox wrote, the effort to clamp down on illegal settlement construction has dwindled “to the point where it has disappeared.”
May 16, 2024
Gabriel García Márquez Wanted His Manuscript Destroyed. Is It Wrong to Read It?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to honor a dead writer’s wishes.
May 15, 2024
This Impressive Cake Has Many Layers
Strawberry cake, a Southern staple, is full of meaning.
May 15, 2024
Can You Lose Your Native Tongue?
After moving abroad, I found my English slowly eroding. It turns out our first languages aren’t as embedded as we think.
May 14, 2024
What I’ve Learned From My Students’ College Essays
The genre is often maligned for being formulaic and melodramatic, but it’s more important than you think.
May 14, 2024
Jean Smart Is Having a Third Act for the Ages
Like her character on “Hacks,” she’s winning late-career success on her own exuberant terms.
May 12, 2024
Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides
The radio host talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how he plans to wield his considerable political influence.
May 11, 2024
Imagine Your Last Day of Work Ever. Here’s Theirs.
American culture has no set ritual to mark retirement. They created their own.
May 11, 2024
What Are a Museum’s Obligations When It Shows a ‘Problematic’ Artist?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the responsibility an institution assumes once it exhibits an artist’s work.
May 10, 2024
How to Make Retirement Less Scary
A Times financial columnist and an illustrator share an exercise that can prepare you for life after work.
May 9, 2024
The C.E.O.s Who Just Won’t Quit
What happens to a company — and the economy — when the boss refuses to retire?
May 9, 2024
Was the 401(k) a Mistake?
How an obscure, 45-year-old tax change transformed retirement and left so many Americans out in the cold.
May 8, 2024
Your Neighbors Are Retiring in Their 30s. Why Can’t You?
Meet the schemers and savers obsessed with ending their careers as early as possible.
May 7, 2024
These Couples Survived a Lot. Then Came Retirement.
For many relationships, life after work brings an unexpected set of challenges.
May 5, 2024
Grief Broke Marlon Wayans. Comedy Put Him Back Together.
The comedian talks to David Marchese on becoming a different person after the death of his parents.
May 4, 2024
When a Bunch of Bloody Yanks Came for English Soccer
American investors are gobbling up the storied teams of the English Premier League — and changing the stadium experience in ways that soccer fans resent.
May 4, 2024
5 Takeaways From the Times Interview of Brittney Griner
Highlights from a Times Magazine profile of the basketball star.
May 2, 2024
‘I Will Never Forget Any of It’: Brittney Griner Is Ready to Talk
In an interview, the basketball star reveals her humiliation — and friendships — in Russian prison, and her path to recovery.
May 2, 2024
Should I Lie So That My Cousin Can Have a Catholic Wedding?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to fib for a relative, especially when you don’t think the ends justify the means.
May 1, 2024
‘Where Is the Palestinian Gandhi?’
Issa Amro, who has been arrested and beaten for simple acts of defiance, is trying to pursue nonviolent resistance in the West Bank at a time when violence has become inescapable.
May 1, 2024
When My Mom Got Sick, This TV Show Kept Us Going
“Indian Idol,” the Hindi version of “American Idol,” is a pleasant distraction from life’s more trying predicaments.
May 1, 2024
Why Are Movies so Bad at Making Civil War Look Scary?
The filmmaker has made it clear that “Civil War” is a warning. Instead, the ugliness of war comes across as comforting thrills.
May 1, 2024
Make a Great Taco Even Better With Jackfruit
Often amenable in flavor with a texture like pork, the fruit has become a recent favorite among vegetarians.
April 30, 2024
How ‘History and Tradition’ Rulings Are Changing American Law
A new legal standard is gaining traction among conservative judges — one that might turn back the clock on drag shows, gun restrictions and more.
April 29, 2024
Donald Trump Has Never Sounded Like This
No major American presidential candidate has talked like he now does at his rallies — not Richard Nixon, not George Wallace, not even Donald Trump himself.
April 27, 2024
Yair Lapid Says the World Misunderstands Israel
Frustrated at the growing protest movement, the opposition leader defends his country’s “existential” war.
April 27, 2024
Anne Hathaway Is Done Trying to Please
On the debut of ‘The Interview,' the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions.
April 27, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Uncle Impermanence
Should a divorce get them removed from the family tree?
April 26, 2024
I’m Horrified by My Kid’s Obsession With Toy Guns. What to Do?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the concerns posed by a child’s hobby.
April 26, 2024
The Mixed Martial Artist Who Became the King of Tidy Eating
Rapturously messy food reviews are all over the internet. Keith Lee’s discreet eating style rises above them all.
April 25, 2024
Is It Wrong for Public School Principals to Send Their Kids to Private School?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on double standards — and possible hypocrisy — among educators.
April 24, 2024
Let This Breakfast Change Your Life
A simple miso-roasted salmon, part of a traditional Japanese spread, is both sustenance and self-care.
April 24, 2024
Why Indoor Soccer is the Beautiful Game at Its Best
In its flamboyance and entertainment factor, it embodies the spirit of street soccer, the real roots of the game.
April 24, 2024
April 23, 2024
How Do We Know What Animals Are Really Feeling?
Animal-welfare science tries to get inside the minds of a huge range of species — in order to help improve their lives.
April 23, 2024
De cuando cociné un buen huevo y me sentí invencible
Odiaba tanto las labores domésticas que durante años viví feliz sin una cocina. Este aparato de 19 dólares me ayudó a sobrevivir.
April 20, 2024
Time Is Running Out for Rahul Gandhi’s Vision for India
But in this year’s elections, the scion of India’s most storied political family is still trying to unseat Modi — and change the nation’s course.
April 20, 2024
I’m Pregnant, and My Husband Says We Can’t Tell Anyone About the Donor Egg
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to honor a spouse’s seemingly irrational request about privacy and assisted reproduction.
April 19, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Strange First Date Choice
3 years later, a couple is still at odds about his move at the end of the night.
April 19, 2024
Loving Him Meant Facing My Greatest Fear
Living with a disability, I shielded myself from dance. Then I met him.
April 19, 2024
The Poems That Taught Me How to Love
Lessons from Pablo Neruda’s mind-bending verse.
April 18, 2024
The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.
April 17, 2024
My Boyfriend Said He’d Save Our Cat but Not a Stranger if Both Were Drowning
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether there is inherent value in human life more than any other kind of life.
April 17, 2024
Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?
Experts and couples are challenging the conventional wisdom that sex is essential to relationships.
April 17, 2024
What Modern Love Really Looks Like
Cupid’s arrow follows a new path.
April 16, 2024
The Rom-Com That’s Responsible for My Marriage
The 1992 movie “Singles” changed my life.
April 16, 2024
Lessons From a 20-Person Polycule
How they set boundaries, navigate jealousy, wingman their spouses and foster community.
April 15, 2024
Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.
You know so much more about yourself and your desires when you’re older that dating apps — even with all their frustrations — can bring unanticipated pleasure.
April 15, 2024
My Girlfriend Said She Loved Me. Should I Say It Back Even if I’m Not Sure?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether it’s OK to profess love if you’re uncertain you feel it.
April 12, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Ending Text Messages With Periods
A father and daughter disagree about how punctuation should be used on phones.
April 12, 2024
Her Arm Was Unbearably Swollen and Painful. What Was Causing It?
A persistent ache had spread throughout her shoulder, down to her elbow. Was her tennis-playing responsible?
April 12, 2024
The Playwright Who Fearlessly Reimagines America
In her new play, ‘Sally & Tom,’ Suzan-Lori Parks brings exuberant provocation to the gravest historical questions.
April 11, 2024
In Defense of Never Learning How to Cook
I hated domesticity so much that for years, I lived happily without a kitchen. This $19 device helped me survive.
April 11, 2024
Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones’ Deathbed Visions
Rich, deeply personal stories of visions and the peace they have brought to people’s lives
April 10, 2024
My Friend Is a Spendthrift With a Sick Dog. Should I Give to Her GoFundMe?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the value of donating to a fund-raiser for a pet in need — despite its owner’s bad habits.
April 10, 2024
How Khruangbin’s Sound Became the New Mood Music
The Texan trio’s vibes have spawned countless imitators, but their magic isn’t so easy to replicate.
April 10, 2024
Asparagus Season Is Fleeting. This Easy Recipe Is Forever.
After the heaviness of winter, this miso-infused dish from Yotam Ottolenghi is a breath of fresh air.
April 10, 2024
Want to See This Film? Movie Studios Won’t Let You.
As in the case of ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ sometimes an entertainment company sees more value in not selling you its products.
April 9, 2024
How a ‘Nerdy’ Prosecutor Became the First to Try Trump
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan D.A., campaigned as the best candidate to go after the former president. Now he finds himself leading Trump’s first prosecution — and perhaps the only one before the November election.
April 9, 2024
Is Corporate America in Denial About Trump?
Despite his populist promises, many bigwigs are keeping the faith that it couldn’t really happen here.
April 7, 2024
Does My Cousin Get a Say in Whether I Have a DNA Test?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on familial duty, genetic ancestry testing and privacy.
April 5, 2024
Larry David’s Rule Book for How (Not) to Live in Society
He’s a wild, monomaniacal jerk. He’s also our greatest interpreter of American manners since Emily Post.
April 5, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Getting Angry at Someone for Things They Did in a Dream
Their justification? Whatever happened in the dream is something I “would have done.”
April 5, 2024
The Guantánamo Spy Who Wasn’t
Ahmad Al-Halabi was an immigrant who did the most American thing possible: join the military. Then the U.S. government accused him of espionage.
April 4, 2024
I Inherited a Nazi Helmet From My Husband. What Should I Do With It?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to do with a politically charged heirloom.
April 3, 2024
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.
April 3, 2024
Life Gave a Pastry Chef Lemons. She Made Lemon Bars.
These sunny, sweet-tart treats have a little twist: a rich pecan short crust.
April 3, 2024
The Case Against ‘Good’ Coffee
Instant coffee tastes … just OK. And that’s fine by me.
April 2, 2024
Hollywood’s New Fantasy: A Magical, Colorblind Past
Films and TV shows keep reimagining history as a multiracial dream world. Is that really a step forward?
March 31, 2024
Why Did This Guy Put a Song About Me on Spotify?
The answer involves a remarkable — and lucrative, and ridiculous — scheme to game the way we find music today.
March 31, 2024
Should I Speak Out When I Overhear a Person Saying Something Hateful?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on taking a stand against homophobia and other forms of bigotry.
March 29, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on Leaving Half a Banana Uneaten
What to do when your wife won’t eat the remaining half?
March 29, 2024
The Menu That Has Made One José Andrés Restaurant Endure
A look behind the scenes at Zaytinya, which over two decades has remained one of the globe-trotting humanitarian’s most beloved spots.
March 28, 2024
How Has Retirement Changed Your Relationship?
We want to hear from you for a New York Times Magazine feature about how this transition can affect marriages and long-term relationships.
March 27, 2024
A Stranger Bought My Groceries. Should I Have Refused Her Offer?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on random acts of kindness.
March 27, 2024
What to Know About Life-Saving ECPR
A new approach to reviving victims of cardiac arrest has a higher rate of success than conventional CPR.
March 27, 2024
The Pure, Earthy Richness of a Beloved Jamaican Fish Stew
It is a testament to the power of seasoning and steady, patient simmering.
March 27, 2024
The Race to Reinvent CPR
A new, high-tech approach called ECPR can restart more hearts and save more lives. Why aren’t more hospitals embracing it?
March 27, 2024
The Retro Music Genre That Will Change Your Life
Classic rock rules. When the right song comes on the radio, I pretty much see God.
March 26, 2024
Why Does Every Southern Accent in a Movie Sound So Bad?
Even good actors, from Margaret Qualley to Daniel Craig, are always talking in put-on drawls.
March 26, 2024
Should I Confront Our Former Minister Over His Plagiarized Sermons?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on grace, intellectual property, and pastorly accountability.
March 22, 2024
My 60-Year-Old Brother has Never Seen ‘Star Wars.’ Help!
His excuse? He thinks “sci-fi is dumb.”
March 22, 2024
A New Train Is Opening Up the Yucatán, for Better or Worse
When it’s a quick trip from the schlocky pleasures of Cancún to the remote cities of the Maya, is something lost along the way?
March 21, 2024
Who Is This Strange Woman, and What Is She Doing Here?
‘Elsbeth’ takes a boilerplate police procedural and tosses in a character from another show entirely — with delightful results.
March 21, 2024
My Mother Swears by Alternative Medicine. I’m a Scientist. What to Do?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how a family might reconcile two very different belief systems.
March 20, 2024
A Supremely Comforting One-Pot Rice Dish
Perloo, a Lowcountry staple with roots in West Africa, is a great meal for a gathering.
March 20, 2024
An Arsenal of Mysteries: The Terrifying Allure of a Remote Caribbean Island
Why had immigrants, seekers and pilgrims been drawn for centuries to the treacherous shores of Mona Island? I set off to find out.
March 20, 2024
Tren Maya
Tren Maya
March 19, 2024
The Mad Perfumer of Parma
Hilde Soliani makes feral scents that evoke everything from oysters to opera houses.
March 19, 2024
I Was Lonely In a New City. This Tech Trick Helped Me Belong
There is a comfort in having somewhere tried and true to go, especially when you’re a stranger in a foreign city.
March 19, 2024
The Foreign Language That Changed My Teenage Son’s Life
I worried about his ability to fit in. But then he fell in love with Russian — and on a trip to Central Asia, he flourished.
March 17, 2024
My Wife Plans to End Her Life. Should I Tell My Very Religious Father?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to disclose a delicate decision to a loved one who may oppose it.
March 15, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Lake Michigan Truther
His wife finds it offensive that he says it should also be considered part of Lake Huron.
March 15, 2024
My Goldendoodle Spent a Week at Some Luxury Dog ‘Hotels.’ I Tagged Along.
How exactly did dogs take over our world? This writer journeys into the bespoke pet care industry to find out.
March 14, 2024
People Hated ‘Madame Web’ — But They Were Desperate to See Dakota Johnson Mock It.
The star has never quite said the movie was bad, but it’s fun to imagine a celebrity going scorched-earth on her own bad movie.
March 14, 2024
My Ex-Boss Sexually Harassed Me. Do I Owe Him Credit When Sharing Past Work?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to uphold a professional expectation after leaving an abusive workplace.
March 13, 2024
Five Takeaways From Nikole Hannah-Jones’s Essay on the ‘Colorblindness’ Trap
How a 50-year campaign has undermined the progress of the civil rights movement.
March 13, 2024
Nikole Hannah-Jones on Her Essay
In a new essay, Nikole Hannah-Jones argues that the fall of affirmative action is part of a 50-year campaign to roll back racial progress.
March 13, 2024
The ‘Colorblindness’ Trap: How a Civil Rights Ideal Got Hijacked
The fall of affirmative action is part of a 50-year campaign to roll back racial progress.
March 13, 2024
An Indulgent, Crunchy and Molten-Cheese-Covered Chicken Delight
The classic chicken Parmesan gets a Za’atar and melted halloumi twist.
March 13, 2024
What Deathbed Visions Teach Us About Living
Researchers are documenting a phenomenon that seems to help the dying, as well as those they leave behind.
March 12, 2024
I Used to Cringe at Self-Help Books. Until This One Changed My Life.
How a best-selling classic from 1992 helped me rediscover my creativity.
March 12, 2024
What David Marchese Learned Talking to the World’s Most Interesting People
Actors are different from musicians, Lou Reed is serious about salad, and other tidbits from our great Talk columnist at the end of his run.
March 10, 2024
Jeremy Strong Isn’t Sure He Knows Who He Is
After “Succession,” says the actor, “I felt a profound sense of, Was this the thing? Was this the event of my life?”
March 10, 2024
Is It Wrong to Go to a Guys-Only Night?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the appropriateness of gender-exclusive spaces.
March 8, 2024
Judge John Hodgman on the Gullibility Test
Should a husband be allowed to spout fake “facts”?
March 8, 2024
Taylor Tomlinson Is the Perfect Late-Night Host for the TikTok Era
‘After Midnight’ is not a conventional late-night show with monologue, desk and A-list guests. But that may be a good thing.
March 7, 2024
It Was Like the Vigor Had Suddenly Been Sucked Out of His Body. What Was It?
The 70-year-old man rapidly went from walking 10 to 15 miles a day to being nearly helpless. His wife wondered if he’d had a stroke.
March 7, 2024
My Spouse Is the Breadwinner. How Should We Divvy Assets in the Divorce?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to equitably divide marital assets after a split.
March 6, 2024