How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades
In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
December 20, 2024
Postmortems Are Bad at Predictions: Democrats May Just Need a ‘Change’ Election
An opening will probably emerge for Democrats in four years, but it may not be what the party and pundits expect today.
December 20, 2024
Week 16 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: A Team-by-Team Guide
With three weeks to go in the N.F.L. season, these detailed tables and scenarios explain every team’s paths to the playoffs — and to better seeding.
December 19, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Dec. 14, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
December 13, 2024
2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right
They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.
December 11, 2024
How Some Voters Moved From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump
For some young men in particular, the populist pitches from Mr. Sanders and Mr. Trump aligned with their attitudes about the ruling class.
December 9, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Dec. 7, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
December 6, 2024
Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?
Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.
December 6, 2024
It Can’t Be Assumed That Higher Turnout Would Have Helped Harris
Voting records suggest Democrats who stayed home were less likely to support her, with no equivalent drop-off in Trump support among Republicans.
December 3, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 30, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 29, 2024
Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.
Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.
November 27, 2024
Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.
November 26, 2024
How Democrats Lost Their Base and Their Message
Donald Trump’s populist pitch bumped Democrats off their traditional place in American politics.
November 25, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 23, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 22, 2024
The New Chip Shot in the N.F.L.: 50-Yard Field Goals
Kickers are better than ever, but the record pace of long attempts this season has been remarkable.
November 17, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 16, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 15, 2024
Trump Talked Twice as Much as Harris on the Campaign Trail
A detailed analysis shows the gap in speaking times across various platforms.
November 14, 2024
On Midterms’ Hints, Down-Ballot Republicans and the Race for the House
What 2022 was telling us all along. And Trump has advantages that don’t seem transferable to his MAGA allies.
November 13, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 9, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 8, 2024
How Trump Won, Again
He made gains in every corner of the country and with nearly every demographic group.
November 6, 2024
What We’ll Know and When We’ll Know It: A Guide to Election Night
The vote count will still feature “blue mirages” and “red mirages,” but they won’t be as extreme as in 2020.
November 5, 2024
How the Election Could Unfold: Four Scenarios
A look at plausible outcomes that might wind up seeming obvious in hindsight.
November 5, 2024
10-Minute Challenge: Edward Hopper’s ‘Manhattan Bridge Loop’
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
November 5, 2024
How Red and Blue America Shop, Eat and Live
Politics map onto our everyday life in surprising ways, a data set of millions of places shows.
November 4, 2024
Some Late Shifts, but Polls Remain Closest They’ve Ever Been
The polls tend to err as a group in one direction or the other, so a fairly decisive win by either candidate is still possible.
November 4, 2024
Some Surprises in Last Battleground Polls, but Still a Deadlock
A rise for Kamala Harris in the Sun Belt, and a dip in the Northern swing states.
November 3, 2024
Why Are Democrats Having Such a Hard Time Beating Trump?
The national political environment just isn’t as conducive to a Harris victory as many might imagine.
November 2, 2024
Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.
A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.
November 2, 2024
Squirrels, Soda and Tractors: 12 Emergencies You Never Thought About but Election Officials Are Prepared For
Local election workers share how they would respond to a range of scenarios, using a 52-card game.
November 2, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Nov. 2, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 1, 2024
So, Can We Trust the Polls?
Recent changes add up to a case for cautious optimism on better accuracy, but that’s far from a guarantee.
November 1, 2024
How the Washington Commanders Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Commanders have an 87% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the San Francisco 49ers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The 49ers now have only a less than 1% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Buccaneers now have an 87% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Tennessee Titans Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Titans have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the Pittsburgh Steelers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Steelers have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the Seattle Seahawks Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Seahawks now have only a 22% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Minnesota Vikings Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Vikings have a 13% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the New Orleans Saints Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Saints have a less than 1% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the New York Giants Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Giants have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the New York Jets Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the Los Angeles Rams Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Rams now have a 71% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Miami Dolphins Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Dolphins now have only a 5% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Las Vegas Raiders Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Raiders have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the Los Angeles Chargers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 16
The Chargers now have a 98% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Indianapolis Colts Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Colts now have only a 9% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Kansas City Chiefs Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 16
The Chiefs have a 91% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the Green Bay Packers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Packers have a greater than 99% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Houston Texans Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 16
The Texans have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the Jacksonville Jaguars Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Jaguars have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the Dallas Cowboys Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Cowboys have a less than 1% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Denver Broncos Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 16
The Broncos now have a 77% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Detroit Lions Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Lions have a 46% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the Cincinnati Bengals Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Bengals now have an 11% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Cleveland Browns Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Browns have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
2024 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Each Team’s Path to the Postseason
An interactive calculator that lets you explore every team’s path to the N.F.L. playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Carolina Panthers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Panthers have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the Buffalo Bills Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Bills have a 9% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the Baltimore Ravens Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Ravens have a greater than 99% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Chicago Bears Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the New England Patriots Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Patriots have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 31, 2024
How the Atlanta Falcons Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Falcons now have a 25% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
How the Philadelphia Eagles Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Eagles have a 41% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 31, 2024
How the Arizona Cardinals Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 15
The Cardinals have an 8% chance to make the playoffs.
October 31, 2024
What We Can (and Cannot) Learn From the Early Votes So Far
A final reader mailbag includes a look at a news cycle that seems unfavorable to Donald Trump.
October 31, 2024
Millions of Movers Reveal American Polarization in Action
A detailed look at how — and why — voters who move are widening the gap between blue neighborhoods and red ones.
October 31, 2024
This Time, It May Actually Come Down to Turnout
Democrats have gained among high-turnout voters, while Donald Trump has made gains among groups that tend to show up only for presidential races, or not at all.
October 30, 2024
State of the Race: National Polls Tighten With 8 Days to Go
State polls remain steady, and two new polls in Texas and Nebraska show Senate control may still be in play.
October 28, 2024
Trump’s Changing Messages on Abortion, in 660 Quotes
Donald Trump has softened his rhetoric, contradicted himself and nearly dropped “pro-life” from his vocabulary. Yet there is no evidence that his views on abortion have changed.
October 28, 2024
Trump’s Gains in New York City Offer Clues to a Shifting Electoral Map
A new poll adds to evidence of post-pandemic divergences and a smaller Trump edge in the Electoral College.
October 26, 2024
They Used to Be Ahead in the American Economy. Now They’ve Fallen Behind.
One economic question that really matters in an election year: Are others doing better than you?
October 26, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 26, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
October 25, 2024
The New York Times Is Looking for Flashback Contributors
The best clues for the weekly history quiz are tiny stories that combine the familiar with the surprising.
October 25, 2024
What a Giant Hole Says About a Broad Parking Problem
There’s a powerful but obscure force operating in New York and elsewhere: the parking minimum.
October 25, 2024
Could Trump Win the Popular Vote but Lose the Electoral College?
It’s not likely, but it’s not something that can be dismissed either, recent polling suggests.
October 25, 2024
How Polls Have Changed to Try to Avoid a 2020 Repeat
Pollsters are constantly tinkering, but they have also made some substantial adjustments.
October 23, 2024
Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Rigid Bans, Study Says
A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.
October 22, 2024
Two Theories for Why the Polls Failed in 2020, and What It Means for 2024
To make polling better, you have to figure out what went wrong in the first place.
October 22, 2024
State of the Race: A Slight Shift Toward Trump but Still No Clear Favorite
The polls are not precise enough for a 0.2-point edge to convey meaningful information.
October 21, 2024
Why Does This Building by the Subway Need 193 Parking Spots? (Yes, Exactly 193.)
New York and cities across the country reconsider decades-old parking rules.
October 21, 2024
Harris Has Championed Family Policies. Now Trump Likes Them, Too.
It’s unclear whether the longtime Democratic goals are a priority for Donald Trump. Yet the fact that he’s talking about them at all is part of a recent shift on the right.
October 19, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 19, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
October 18, 2024
The Evidence for a Big Youth Gender Gap and a Right Turn for Young Men
Young men are much more Republican than young women, the best data suggests, and may wind up backing Donald Trump.
October 18, 2024
State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer
There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.
October 14, 2024
Why Is Trump Gaining With Black and Hispanic Voters?
Five possible explanations for the increases in support, particularly among young men.
October 13, 2024
A Mystery Repeats: Harris Up 4 in Pennsylvania, and Trump Up 6 in Arizona
Being uncertain about our earlier poll results but finding almost the same numbers the next time around.
October 12, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 12, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
October 11, 2024
Why Democratic Senate Control Seems to Be Slipping Away
A Times/Siena poll shows Jon Tester behind by seven points in Montana, while Colin Allred trails Ted Cruz by four in Texas.
October 10, 2024
A Florida Poll That Should Change the Way You Look at the Election
A big Trump lead in the state paradoxically adds to evidence of a smaller Electoral College edge for him. And a choice by pollsters may be causing them to miss state shifts.
October 8, 2024
State of the Race: A Big Week in News, but a Quiet One in Polling
The polls are still so close that neither candidate has a significant advantage.
October 7, 2024
How One Polling Decision Is Leading to Two Distinct Stories of the Election
A methodological choice has created divergent paths of polling results. Is this election more like 2020 or 2022?
October 6, 2024
The Problem With the Hurricane Category Rating
After Helene, it may be time to rethink how to communicate the risks posed by storms, especially extreme rain.
October 5, 2024
A Nation of Homebodies
A recent study shows Americans are spending notably more time at home, a trend that started long before the pandemic.
October 5, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 5, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
October 4, 2024
Every Election Has Big Swings, Even in a Polarized Country. This One Will Too.
In just the last few years, any number of issues might have led people to reconsider their loyalties.
October 4, 2024
10-Minute Challenge: A Finished, Unfinished Portrait by Alice Neel
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
October 3, 2024
Trump Did Not ‘Save’ Obamacare. He Just Failed to Kill It.
By trying to repeal and replace the law while president, he wound up making it popular.
October 2, 2024
Another Way Jimmy Carter, 100 Today, Bested His Fellow Presidents
The longest-lived president has also written more best-selling books than any modern president — and had the fewest written about him.
October 1, 2024
State of the Race: A Calm Week and Perhaps the Clearest Picture Yet
It’s getting easier to trust that the news isn’t driving the numbers, and we take a closer look at the Hispanic vote.
September 30, 2024
Millions Could Lose Insurance Subsidies, Depending on the Election
The issue is getting less attention than a possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act, but it’s much more likely to happen.
September 30, 2024
Could We See a 270-268 Election? The Polls Are Tighter Than Ever.
The latest Times/Siena polls show Harris slightly ahead in Michigan and Wisconsin, with a healthy lead in Nebraska’s Second District.
September 28, 2024
The Surprising Place Analysts Look to for Election Forecasting
Washington State’s primaries have a record of predicting the national mood, making it a bellwether of sorts.
September 28, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 28, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
September 27, 2024
The Problem With a Crowd of New Online Polls
They’ve become cheap to produce but they underperform the competition, falling short of their original promise.
September 27, 2024
Colleges Are Reporting Post-Affirmative Action Data. Be Careful Interpreting It.
Many use different formulas to calculate racial makeup, and it’s not obvious there’s a “right” way.
September 27, 2024
10-Minute Challenge: Hiroshige’s ‘Sudden Rain’
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
September 26, 2024
Republicans’ Electoral College Edge, Once Seen as Ironclad, Looks to Be Fading
A review of the evidence that Donald Trump’s advantage relative to the national popular vote has declined significantly.
September 25, 2024
State of the Race: A Small Debate Bounce for Harris, but It’s Still Deadlocked
She gained a point in the polls after widely being seen as the debate winner.
September 23, 2024
What’s Behind Trump’s Best Poll Results in Weeks
In a shift from a Times/Siena survey last month, he leads in three Sun Belt battleground states.
September 23, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 21, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
September 20, 2024
10-Minute Challenge: ‘Canopy’
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
September 19, 2024
Harris Ahead in Pennsylvania and Tied Nationally? Unpacking an Unexpected Result.
Although it could simply reflect the normal variation of polling results, it may also point to a declining Trump edge in the Electoral College.
September 19, 2024
State of the Race: Early Signs of a Post-Debate Bounce for Harris
It could be another week until the full scope of possible gains is evident.
September 16, 2024
How the Last Eight Years Made Young Women More Liberal
For a generation of girls raised to believe they could be anything, the Trump era moved their politics to the left, a new analysis shows.
September 15, 2024
Today’s Parents: ‘Exhausted, Burned Out and Perpetually Behind’
The surgeon general is warning about parents’ stress, a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents.
September 14, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 14, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
September 13, 2024
The Campaign Issue That Isn’t: Health Care Reform
The topic has been a major concern in presidential elections for decades. Its absence as a top issue now is notable.
September 13, 2024
10-Minute Challenge: ‘The Unicorn Rests in a Garden’
We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.
September 12, 2024
Will Taylor Swift’s Endorsement Actually Affect the Election?
What the research says about celebrity endorsements — and what might make this one different.
September 12, 2024
The Debate Was About Trump. That Was Good for Harris.
It can be hard to tell when a debate bounce will last, but there are rough parameters that can guide us.
September 11, 2024
State of the Race: A Dead Heat With 8 Weeks to Go
Each Monday morning for the next two months, we’ll take an in-depth look at what the polls can tell us.
September 9, 2024
New Poll Suggests Harris’s Support Has Stalled After a Euphoric August
Almost 30 percent of voters said they needed to learn more about her.
September 8, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 7, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
September 6, 2024
Boredom Almost Killed the N.F.L. Kickoff. New Rules Are Trying to Save It.
The league wants to bring excitement back but keep an emphasis on safety.
September 5, 2024
As Groups Have Shifted, Has It Become a ‘Normal’ Election?
Unusual demographic patterns are fading, but there are still some differences from the 2020 race.
September 4, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 31, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
August 30, 2024
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.
August 30, 2024
Connections Bot F.A.Q.
Introducing a daily, personalized analysis tool for Connections fans.
August 27, 2024
Connections Bot: Your Daily, Personalized Connections Analysis
See how you stacked up against other Connections players today.
August 27, 2024
Will Harris’s Lead Last? A Few Questions That Will Shape the Answer.
A certain kind of change candidate that is proving tough for Donald Trump to attack.
August 27, 2024
When A.I.’s Output Is a Threat to A.I. Itself
As A.I.-generated data becomes harder to detect, it’s increasingly likely to be ingested by future A.I., leading to worse results.
August 26, 2024
These Young Women Didn’t Want to Vote for Biden. They’re All In on Harris.
In new polls, a large majority of young women plan to vote for the vice president. We talked with eight of them.
August 24, 2024
Many Gen Z Men Feel Left Behind. Some See Trump as an Answer.
Men under 30 are much more likely to support Donald Trump than women their age. It’s a far bigger gender gap than in older generations.
August 24, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 24, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
August 23, 2024
Where Harris Has Gained and Lost Support Compared With Biden
Gains among women are one example of her distinctive mark on the race.
August 22, 2024
Six Questions We Asked 65 Democratic Convention Attendees
What some of the most committed Democrats think about Kamala Harris, the future of the party and more.
August 21, 2024
Harris Gains in Sun Belt as Demographic Patterns Start to Look ‘Normal’
Gains among Black, Hispanic and young voters lift her into a tie across four swing states, new Times/Siena polls show.
August 17, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 17, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
August 16, 2024
How Air-Conditioning Made Us Expect Arizona to Feel the Same as Maine
It’s a quiet force that contributes to a sameness across the country and to climate change.
August 16, 2024
The Polls Have Shifted Toward Harris. Is It Real, or Something Else?
A review of the Trump team’s critique of our surveys, and the surprising fact that a lot of people don’t seem to remember how they voted.
August 16, 2024
Recent Voter Registration Data Offers Hint of Enthusiasm for Democrats
Two swing states have seen a boost in Democratic sign-ups since Kamala Harris entered the race.
August 13, 2024
Nights in Las Vegas Are Becoming Dangerously Hot
In some fast-growing Sun Belt cites, “the overnight lows kind of sneak up on you.”
August 12, 2024
New Battleground Polls Show Harris Has Fundamentally Changed the Race
On question after question, at least for now, most voters don’t seem to have major reservations about her.
August 10, 2024
Who Won the Olympics? All the Ways We Could Think Of to Track the Medal Count.
Which country won the most events involving nets, balls or weapons? We (over) analyzed the medal standings in Paris.
August 10, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 10, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
August 9, 2024
Vibes and Polls and Positioning of the Harris Candidacy
Trump campaign staffers may be able to define her if she doesn’t beat them to the punch.
August 8, 2024
With Walz, Harris Passes on a Chance to Redefine Herself
There will be other opportunities to move to the center, if that’s a goal.
August 6, 2024
Traffic Stop Data Can Shape Policy. It’s Often Missing.
Areas with good data often have policy debates that are not possible in places with poor data.
August 5, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 3, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
August 2, 2024
Can Kamala Harris Rebuild the Democratic Coalition?
Early polling suggests she has made some progress since President Biden’s exit.
August 2, 2024
‘Weird and Daunting’: 7,000 Readers Told Us How It Felt to Focus
A review of an experiment that gave “permission” to stop and look.
August 1, 2024
Paris Olympics: Who Leads the Medal Count?
Which country is doing best at the Paris Olympics? It depends on who’s counting medals — and how.
July 29, 2024
Traffic Enforcement Dwindled in the Pandemic. In Many Places, It Hasn’t Come Back.
The retreat by the police coincided with a surge in reckless driving and a rise in road fatalities.
July 29, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 27, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
July 26, 2024
Americans May Not Agree on Much, but They Agree Biden Made the Right Choice
The president’s decision to exit the race received overwhelming support. Only a few other things have drawn as much consensus in polling.
July 26, 2024
Major Shifts Beneath the Surface in a New Trump-Harris Poll
The changes among groups cancel out for now, and Trump leads narrowly, but there’s a tie when candidates like Kennedy Jr. are considered.
July 25, 2024
How Kamala Harris Changes the Race
In some ways, the new matchup figures to be strangely familiar.
July 24, 2024
If Harris Is the Nominee, It Still Won’t Be Easy to Beat Trump
Biden’s age hasn’t been the only concern voters have been telling pollsters about recently.
July 22, 2024
Test Your Focus: Can You Spend 10 Minutes With One Painting?
It’s very hard to slow down and look closely at something. You may find it’s worth it.
July 20, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 20, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
July 19, 2024
Six Questions We Asked 65 Republican Convention Attendees
How the party has changed and where it might be going, according to its most committed members.
July 17, 2024
How Will Vance Affect the Race? Look at 2028, Not 2024.
The possibility that Trumpism outlasts Donald Trump just went up.
July 16, 2024
Harris Outdoes Biden in 2 State Polls but Has Her Own Weaknesses
The polls in Pennsylvania and Virginia were conducted before the Trump rally shooting.
July 15, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 13, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
July 12, 2024
Polls May Shape Biden’s Future. Are They Up to the Job?
The president’s chances increasingly rely on the possibility that the polls are misfiring.
July 12, 2024
This May Be a Turning Point for Biden. But in Which Direction?
The race against Trump doesn’t seem as if it will get easier.
July 10, 2024
In Manhattan Real Estate, Cash Is Everything
All-cash purchases shot up to 64 percent of home sales in the borough. Here’s who’s buying.
July 6, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 6, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
July 5, 2024
The Debate Hurt Biden, but the Real Shift Has Been Happening for Years
A 3-point move toward Trump in a new Times/Siena poll is not a fundamental change in the race, but it adds to longstanding concerns.
July 3, 2024
We Counted 22,252 Cars to See How Much Congestion Pricing Might Have Made in One Morning
A year’s worth of tolls is hard to picture. But what about an hour’s worth?
July 1, 2024
The Youngest Pandemic Children Are Now in School, and Struggling
Teachers this year saw the effects of the pandemic’s stress and isolation on young students: Some can barely speak, sit still or even hold a pencil.
July 1, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, June 29, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
June 28, 2024
Outlier Poll Results Are Inevitable. They’re Also Sometimes Right.
The latest Times/Siena survey shows Trump up by six points among registered voters and three among likely voters.
June 26, 2024
In Texas, Infant Mortality Rose After Abortion Ban
Deaths of infants in the state increased by 13 percent in 2022, a study found, driven by fatal birth defects.
June 26, 2024
Introducing Our 2024 Poll Tracker
It starts by showing a very close race nationally and in critical battleground states.
June 25, 2024
Methodology: How The Times Calculates 2024 Polling Averages
An average of surveys may sound straightforward, but even a simple approach faces a series of choices.
June 25, 2024
Boys Are Struggling. Male Kindergarten Teachers Are Here to Help.
Only around 3 percent of kindergarten teachers are men. We interviewed a dozen of them about the joys of the job and the challenges boys face today.
June 23, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, June 22, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
June 21, 2024
The Momentous Decision New York Almost Made
Chicago reversed the flow of a river. Boston put a highway underground. And New York, well, came close to enacting congestion pricing.
June 15, 2024
If Everyone Voted, Would Biden Benefit? Not Anymore.
Inside the unusual dynamic shaping the 2024 campaign.
June 15, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, June 15, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
June 14, 2024
Telehealth Abortions, Protected by Court for Now, Are Growing Rapidly
One-fifth of abortions are being done via telemedicine, nearly half in states with abortion bans or restrictions.
June 13, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, June 8, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
June 7, 2024
Small Shift Toward Biden After Trump Verdict
We reached nearly 2,000 people who participated in previous Times/Siena polls to see if any had changed their minds.
June 5, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, June 1, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
May 31, 2024
Will It Matter? Searching for Clues in the Polls About a Trump Conviction.
He may not lose support at all, but recent backing from young and nonwhite voters might be likelier to fade.
May 31, 2024
How ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Tips Turned Into $50,000 in Prizes
The Upshot’s guide helped a New Jersey man, who has some good tips of his own.
May 30, 2024
Perhaps Lost in the Polling: The Race for President Is Still Close
Though he trails in the polls, President Biden has mostly held his support among white voters. Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin probably offer his clearest path to victory.
May 29, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, May 25, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
May 24, 2024
Did You Recently Choose Between Renting and Buying? We Want to Hear About It.
The New York Times is telling the stories of people who made this difficult choice. Maybe we can tell yours.
May 24, 2024
The Shaky Foundation of Trump’s Lead: Disengaged Voters
The Biden team faces questions of its own: Why have these voters backed away from him, and can his campaign find a way to reach them?
May 24, 2024
Renting or Buying Is Often Personal, but It’s Also Helpful to Look at the Numbers
The Upshot’s financial calculator has been updated with new features.
May 20, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, May 18, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
May 17, 2024
They Supported Biden in 2020. What Made Them Change Their Minds in 2024?
In polls of swing state voters, 14 percent of those who said they voted for President Biden in 2020 said they weren’t backing him now.
May 17, 2024
17% of Voters Blame Biden for the End of Roe
The mistaken belief, in a new poll, shows how even as abortion is mobilizing Democrats, confusion over the issue is also a challenge.
May 15, 2024
R.F.K. Jr. Isn’t a Spoiler Now, Poll Suggests, but He Could Be in November
Kennedy draws disproportionately from voters who usually back Democrats but have defected to Trump.
May 14, 2024
A Simple Experiment Reveals Why It’s So Hard to Measure R.F.K. Jr.’s Support
Which polling question is asked first can matter a great deal.
May 14, 2024
Battleground Polling Shows Ticket-Splitting Pattern
In four states where Biden trails among likely voters, Democratic Senate candidates are leading.
May 13, 2024
The One Thing Voters Remember About Trump
We asked voters for the one thing they remembered most about the Trump era. Few of them cited major events like the pandemic and Jan. 6.
May 11, 2024
Is It Better to Rent or Buy? A Financial Calculator.
Our calculator takes the most important costs associated with buying or renting and compares the two options.
May 10, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, May 11, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
May 10, 2024
Just What Kind of a Third-Party Candidate Is R.F.K. Jr.?
Categorizing previous third-party bids helps us understand where he fits in and where he might wind up.
May 4, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, May 4, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
May 3, 2024
Florida’s Abortion Ban Will Reach Well Beyond Florida
Seven hundred miles to the nearest clinic: how one ban will reshape access in the South.
May 1, 2024
10 Years, 100 Stories: The Work That Defines the Upshot
The Upshot is 10 years old this week. Here’s a collection of our most distinctive work from the last decade.
April 27, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, April 27, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
April 26, 2024
How the N.F.L. Draft Became a Trading Floor
Picks are likelier to be dealt than kept, as a “very strong inertia” has been replaced by complex models and frenzied swapping.
April 25, 2024
Carbon Dioxide Levels Have Passed a New Milestone
There’s 50 percent more carbon dioxide in the air than before the Industrial Revolution.
April 20, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, April 20, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
April 19, 2024
Was Trump Benefiting From Being Out of the News?
His liabilities weren’t dominating the conversation the way they once did, perhaps helping his polling, but the trial could change things.
April 19, 2024
Our Reporter on the Problem of New York City Trash
Is this how one of the world’s greatest cities still deals with garbage? Larry Buchanan, one of the New York Times reporters who walked miles around the city pondering trash for this story, explains what will be required to take New York’s trash bags off the street.
April 15, 2024
A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up
On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
April 15, 2024
A Closer Look at a Slight Shift in the Polls
An average of recent surveys, including the Times/Siena poll, finds President Biden inching closer to Donald Trump.
April 13, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, April 13, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
April 12, 2024
What Researchers Discovered When They Sent 80,000 Fake Résumés to U.S. Jobs
Some companies discriminated against Black applicants much more than others, and H.R. practices made a big difference.
April 8, 2024
How ‘All in the Family’ Explains Biden’s Strength Among Seniors
Yesterday’s hippies have become today’s seniors — and they’re still voting Democratic.
April 6, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, April 6, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
April 5, 2024
Eclipse’s Path Is Also Leaving a Trail of High Hotel Prices
One Super 8 in Illinois advertised $949 a night. Its normal rate is $95.
April 4, 2024
Revisiting Florida 2000 and the Butterfly Effect
The evidence is strong that, all else being equal, Al Gore would have won if not for an infamous ballot design in Palm Beach County.
March 30, 2024
How Much Would You Pay to Make Sure You Never Sawed Off a Finger?
Even in the world of woodworking, there are trade-offs at the intersection of policy, public safety, patents and profit.
March 30, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, March 30, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
March 29, 2024
Force of Ship Impact Was on the Scale of a Rocket Launch
A Times analysis used preliminary data to estimate the force of the impact on the Baltimore bridge. It involved “more energy than you can really get your mind around,” an expert said.
March 28, 2024
New Georgia Data Gives Insight on Primaries, Polls and Possibly November
The vote history data supports the polling that’s showing Biden doing well among highly engaged voters but lagging overall.
March 27, 2024
How Common Is Medication Abortion?
It’s now the most used abortion method.
March 26, 2024
Are We in the Midst of a Political Realignment?
Assessing the level of change in partisan allegiance in recent years, as well as the president’s numbers since the State of the Union.
March 23, 2024
Republicans Who Do Not Regularly Watch Fox Are Less Likely to Back Trump
Survey data shows more of them believe he acted criminally.
March 23, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, March 23, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
March 22, 2024
What the Data Says About Pandemic School Closures, Four Years Later
The more time students spent in remote instruction, the further they fell behind. And, experts say, extended closures did little to stop the spread of Covid.
March 18, 2024
Share of Democratic Registrations Is Declining, but What Does It Mean?
Virtually every group of voters under 70 has become less likely to register as Democrats compared with Republicans since 2019.
March 16, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, March 16, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
March 15, 2024
Can You Create a Diverse College Class Without Affirmative Action?
The Supreme Court effectively ended race-based admissions preferences. But will selective schools still be able to achieve diverse student bodies? Here’s how they might try.
March 9, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, March 9, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
March 8, 2024
Where Nikki Haley Won and What It Means
Some affluent and highly educated Republicans could be in play for Biden as Haley steps aside.
March 7, 2024
The 2020 Election Is Back
Donald J. Trump begins the 2024 general election campaign in the lead.
March 6, 2024
When Caitlin Clark Comes to Town
Measures of her star power include huge jumps in attendance at road games, and the logistical planning required.
March 6, 2024
The Big Change Between the 2020 and 2024 Races: Biden Is Unpopular
Donald Trump has the largest national lead in an NYT poll since first running for president in 2015.
March 2, 2024
The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash
Is this how one of the world's greatest cities still deals with garbage? Here’s what will be required to take New York’s trash bags off the street.
March 2, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, March 2, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
March 1, 2024
A Change in Our Poll: We’re Keeping Respondents Who Drop Off the Call
Why the latest NYT/Siena College survey on Saturday will include those who started the survey but didn’t finish it.
March 1, 2024
One in Six Abortions Is Done With Pills Prescribed Online, Data Shows
The first nationwide count of telehealth abortions includes pills mailed to states with abortion bans by clinicians in states with shield laws.
February 28, 2024
What Does the Uncommitted Vote in Michigan Mean for 2024?
The share of Arab American and Muslim voters is small but could be decisive in a close race.
February 28, 2024
Three Theories for Why Trump’s Primary Results Are Not Matching Expectations
He has underperformed the polls in each of the first three contests.
February 26, 2024
With Pandemic Money Gone, Child Care Is an Industry on the Brink
Five months after the expiration of federal funds, running a child care business is more precarious than ever, and many parents struggle to pay tuition, surveys show.
February 25, 2024
Delegate Math and the Futility of Haley’s Challenge to Trump
It’s not the final vote count in South Carolina that explains why the race might end so quickly. It’s the delegate count.
February 25, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, February 24, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
February 23, 2024
What a Reported Trump Plan on Restricting Abortion Would Mean
The idea, a federal ban after 16 weeks, is not very popular — nor would it stop very many abortions.
February 17, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, February 17, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
February 16, 2024
WordleBot F.A.Q.
How to understand the daily Wordle companion, which can assess your skill and help improve your results.
February 16, 2024
Not an Ordinary Special Election, and Yet a Typical Result
Democrats claim another victory, although it doesn’t necessarily add more clarity about November.
February 14, 2024
A Trump-Clinton Analogy That Could Give Biden Comfort
Democrats who aren’t fans of the president could come home when faced with a Trump presidency, just as Republicans returned to their party in the final days of the 2016 race.
February 13, 2024
Is Taylor Swift Actually Increasing N.F.L. Ratings?
We looked into whether such a claim was merely a romantic notion.
February 10, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, February 10, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
February 9, 2024
For Voters, When Does Old Become Too Old?
Polling shows it’s a broad concern expressed about President Biden, not just one person’s opinion.
February 9, 2024
Parents Are Highly Involved in Their Adult Children’s Lives, and Fine With It
New surveys show that today’s intensive parenting has benefits, not just risks, and most young adults seem happy with it, too.
February 9, 2024
Biden Has Openings for a Comeback on Two Weak Points
He now has a clear line of defense on the border issue and a strong argument about the economy.
February 6, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, February 3, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
February 2, 2024
Turnout Data Reveals the Core of Democrats’ Success in Special Elections
It’s strictly about turnout among the highly engaged, not about winning over Republican-leaning voters, but still suggests a slight edge heading into November.
February 2, 2024
See How Your School District Is Recovering From the Pandemic
Look up data from the first detailed national study of learning loss and academic recovery since the pandemic.
February 1, 2024
Can San Francisco Solve Its Drug Crisis? Five Things to Consider.
A comparison with Portugal’s approach to decriminalization shows why many liberal cities have struggled to match its success.
January 31, 2024
Visualizing Who Would Benefit From the Child Tax Credit Expansion
It’s a rare area of agreement between the parties. Here’s what would change.
January 30, 2024
Today’s Teenagers: Anxious About Their Futures and Disillusioned by Politicians
More than previous generations, they are concerned about their mental health and educational prospects, new surveys show.
January 29, 2024
Suggest Events for Flashback, Our Weekly History Quiz
Every week, we test your knowledge. Now we want to tap your brainpower to compile events.
January 26, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, January 27, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
January 26, 2024
It’s Fair to Ask: Is the Republican Race Over?
New Hampshire was just about the ideal state for Nikki Haley. It doesn’t get better from here.
January 24, 2024
The Lost DeSantis Moment
For months, he routinely led Donald Trump in head-to-head polls and gave a possible glimpse at a post-Trump Republican future.
January 22, 2024
Last Exit Before Trump: New Hampshire
Tuesday’s primary election will probably decide whether there will be a race at all.
January 22, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, January 20, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
January 19, 2024
Even the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for Trump in Iowa
A dominant victory and little momentum for his rivals.
January 16, 2024
A Big Reason to Pay Attention to Iowa? New Hampshire.
Second place could mean a lot to Nikki Haley tonight as a showdown with Donald Trump looms in the next primary contest.
January 15, 2024
The Rise of the N.F.L.’s 2-Point Conversion: A Guide to Strategy
A look at the trends, the data and how to sound like an analyst wherever you watch the playoffs.
January 13, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, January 14, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
January 12, 2024
Christie’s Exit Should Give Haley a Chance in New Hampshire. Will It Be Enough?
A group of moderate voters is now available, but it may not put her over the top against Trump.
January 11, 2024
WordleBot’s New Preferred Opening Word: Trace
We’re adding words to the bot’s dictionary, and wiping the slate to make way for a new starter.
January 10, 2024
We Are in a Big Covid Wave. But Just How Big?
Wastewater data has become perhaps the best metric to track the spread of the virus in the U.S., but it’s an imperfect tool.
January 10, 2024
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, January 7, 2024
Can you sort 8 historical events?
January 5, 2024
Want to Understand 2024? Look at 1948.
Americans were angry with Truman because of high prices in the aftermath of World War II, even as other economic signals looked promising.
January 4, 2024
Week 18 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Mapping the Paths That Remain for Each Team
Detailed tables and scenarios explain the remaining paths to the playoffs.
January 4, 2024
Looking Ahead to 5 Things That Will Shape the 2024 Election
Trials, a Kennedy and the economy are among the variables to consider.
January 1, 2024
Week 17 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: A Team-by-Team Guide
Detailed tables and scenarios explain every team’s paths to the playoffs.
December 30, 2023
10 Data Points and Documents That Made Us 🤔 in 2023
The Upshot staff shares a selection of their favorite charts, documents, queries and calculations from the past year.
December 30, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, December 31, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
December 30, 2023
Primaries, Polls and Party Shares: It’s Time for the Mailbag.
Readers have questions, including on switching over to another side’s primary, and a quick comment on Swift.
December 28, 2023
Why Parents Give Their Children a Last Name Other Than the Father’s
Some American parents have been breaking the patrilineal tradition for generations, but the number who do so remains small.
December 27, 2023
Serious Medical Errors Rose After Private Equity Firms Bought Hospitals
A new study shows an increase in the rate of inpatient complications, including infections and falls, though patients were no more likely to die.
December 26, 2023
Week 16 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: A Team-by-Team Guide
Detailed tables and scenarios explain every team’s paths to the playoffs.
December 23, 2023
Just How Formulaic Are Hallmark and Lifetime Holiday Movies? We (Over)analyzed 424 of Them.
Do they all finish happily? We don’t want to ruin the ending for you.
December 23, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, December 24, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
December 22, 2023
Will Haley or a Trial Bring Trump Down? For Now, Our Poll Says No.
Republican primary voters seem unbothered by a coming trial, but a new obstacle looms.
December 20, 2023
How Much Is Biden’s Support of Israel Hurting Him With Young Voters?
Donald Trump leads him among those 18 to 29, a new poll shows.
December 19, 2023
Seven Things We Learned Analyzing 515 Million Wordles
Maybe it’s time to say goodbye to ADIEU?
December 17, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, December 17, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
December 16, 2023
Vibes, the Economy and the Election
Recent positive news may put two theories on economic disenchantment to the test.
December 14, 2023
More Theories on Rising Pedestrian Deaths at Night
Readers share concerns like headlight glare, streetlight design and the aging of American motorists.
December 14, 2023
Why Are So Many American Pedestrians Dying at Night?
Nothing resembling this pattern has occurred in other comparably wealthy countries.
December 11, 2023
What’s the Best ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Strategy? Play and Find Out.
Play a simplified version of the bonus round, then read on for strategy advice, whether you’re a future contestant or just watching at home.
December 9, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, December 10, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
December 9, 2023
We Made a Detailed Interactive Map of N.Y.C. Neighborhoods
We asked New Yorkers themselves to map their neighborhoods and to tell us what they call them. The result is probably the most detailed map of the city’s neighborhoods ever compiled.
December 8, 2023
Why Haley Is Rising Among the Rivals to Trump
She has gained with educated and relatively moderate Republicans and independents, but that is also a big liability in today’s G.O.P.
December 4, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, December 3, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The hot air balloon, the N.F.L., and the vacuum cleaner.
December 1, 2023
Why Biden’s Weakness Among Young Voters Should Be Taken Seriously
Almost all the polling shows the same pattern. Could the coming campaign restore Democrats’ usual advantage?
November 27, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, November 26, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? Credit cards, white wedding dresses, and corporate boards.
November 24, 2023
How Many Abortions Did the Post-Roe Bans Prevent?
The first estimate of births since Dobbs found that almost a quarter of women who would have gotten abortions carried their pregnancies to term.
November 22, 2023
We Did an Experiment to See How Much Democracy and Abortion Matter to Voters
Yes, the economy is important, but we found that election subversion attempts appear to matter more to voters than polling suggests.
November 21, 2023
The Great Disconnect: Why Voters Feel One Way About the Economy but Act Differently
Americans are angry and anxious, and not just about prices, which may be driving economic sentiment more than their financial situations, economists said.
November 20, 2023
The Crisis in Issue Polling, and What We’re Doing About It
A poll can be very close to the actual result but miss the key story line. We’ll try new question forms; we might even try an experiment or two.
November 20, 2023
‘A Beautiful Place That Has a Dragon’: Where Hurricane Risk Meets Booming Growth
The combined threat of climate change and development in risky areas is making it a big challenge to keep coastal Carolina residents safe.
November 20, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Nov. 11-17
“Quit” is easy, but being a word scholar is hard.
November 18, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, November 19, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The Silk Road, “The Hesitant Fiancée”, and the Clean Air Act.
November 18, 2023
We Talked to Some Kamala-but-Not-Joe Voters. Here’s What They Said.
A slice of voters would vote for Vice President Harris but not President Biden, reflecting his challenges and opportunities.
November 16, 2023
Why Trump Seems Less Vulnerable on Abortion Than Other Republicans
He appointed judges who overturned Roe, but his vague statements on the issue may give him some leeway with voters.
November 14, 2023
Can’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog
Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are driving the trend. Researchers point to long Covid as a major cause.
November 13, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Nov. 4-10
A European stroll might have helped you find this week’s hardest word.
November 11, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, November 12, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 10, 2023
Tuesday Was Great for Democrats. It Doesn’t Change the Outlook for 2024.
A pattern continued with success in low-turnout elections, which favors highly engaged voters. Presidential years tend to be different.
November 8, 2023
How 7,500 More Reader Drawings Changed Our New York City Maps
We’ve added 36 new neighborhood names, and we’ll continue to update them.
November 6, 2023
Why Biden Is Behind, and How He Could Come Back
A polling deficit against Trump across six key states is mainly about younger, nonwhite and less engaged voters. Kamala Harris performs slightly better.
November 5, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Some are so tough that you probably shouldn’t stew over them.
November 4, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, November 5, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
November 3, 2023
Flashback TV Quiz: The One About Chandler
Can you place 8 of these memorable “Friends” moments in order?
October 31, 2023
Why Less Engaged Voters Are Biden’s Biggest Problem
His weakness is concentrated among those who stayed home in the midterms but who may show up in 2024.
October 30, 2023
An Extremely Detailed Map of New York City Neighborhoods
More than 37,000 New Yorkers told us where their neighborhoods start and end. We mapped them all.
October 30, 2023
An Extremely Detailed Guide to an Extremely Detailed Map of New York City Neighborhoods
A visual guide to the past, present and future of more than 350 New York neighborhoods, as told by more than 37,000 comments from New Yorkers.
October 30, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Oct. 21-27
This week’s toughest challenge may have been a little bombastic.
October 28, 2023
The ‘Silver Lining to the Pandemic’ for Working Mothers
The share of women working has reached a record high, with the biggest increases among mothers of children under 5.
October 28, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 29, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
October 27, 2023
Despite State Bans, Legal Abortions Didn’t Fall Nationwide in Year After Dobbs
The first full-year census of U.S. abortion providers shows significant increases in abortion in states where it’s legal.
October 24, 2023
Fight for Speaker Reveals Four Types of House Republicans
Jim Jordan’s bid showed the power of the ultraconservative faction in Congress.
October 23, 2023
New SAT Data Highlights the Deep Inequality at the Heart of American Education
The differences in how rich and poor children are educated start very early.
October 23, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Oct. 14-20
A lot of players had nonanswers for this week’s toughest word.
October 21, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 22, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events?
October 20, 2023
Cities Foster Serendipity. But Can They Do It When Workers Are at Home?
Revisiting a theory about chance collisions and innovation.
October 20, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Oct. 7-13
Don’t be distracted by shiny objects. It seems like good advice, but one was the answer to the toughest challenge this week.
October 14, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 15, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The first marathon, the adoption of the fridge, and the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge.
October 13, 2023
The Upshot’s N.F.L. Playoff Simulator Is Back in 2023
We’ve added a new rating system combined with information from betting markets to estimate team strength.
October 13, 2023
2023 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: Each Team’s Path to the Postseason
An interactive calculator that lets you explore every team’s path to the N.F.L. playoffs.
October 13, 2023
How the Washington Commanders Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Commanders have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Tennessee Titans Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Titans have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Seattle Seahawks Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Seahawks now have only a 22% chance to make the playoffs.
October 13, 2023
How the San Francisco 49ers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The 49ers have a greater than 99% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the New York Jets Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Pittsburgh Steelers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Steelers now have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Buccaneers now have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the New York Giants Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Giants have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Las Vegas Raiders Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Raiders have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Minnesota Vikings Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the New Orleans Saints Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Saints now have only a 21% chance to make the playoffs.
October 13, 2023
How the Miami Dolphins Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Dolphins have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Jacksonville Jaguars Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Jaguars have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Los Angeles Rams Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Rams now have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Indianapolis Colts Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Colts have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Los Angeles Chargers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Chargers have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Kansas City Chiefs Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Chiefs have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Houston Texans Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Texans now have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Green Bay Packers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Packers now have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Detroit Lions Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Lions have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Dallas Cowboys Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Cowboys have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Denver Broncos Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Broncos have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Cleveland Browns Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Browns have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Cincinnati Bengals Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Bengals have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Carolina Panthers Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Panthers have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Buffalo Bills Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Bills now have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Chicago Bears Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Atlanta Falcons Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Arizona Cardinals Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the New England Patriots Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Patriots have been eliminated from playoff contention.
October 13, 2023
How the Philadelphia Eagles Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 17
The Eagles have a less than 1% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
How the Baltimore Ravens Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 18
The Ravens have a greater than 99% chance to get a first-round bye.
October 13, 2023
The New Republican Establishment
An alternative Trumpist governing elite gets closer to ruling the party.
October 12, 2023
Claudia Goldin’s Nobel-Winning Research Shows ‘Why Women Won’
The winner of the Nobel in economics has demonstrated how gender gaps in work have shrunk, and why some remain.
October 11, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Sept. 30-Oct. 6
If you’re not one for big hullabaloos, you might have missed this week’s toughest word.
October 7, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 8, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The development of dating, mRNA and The Supremes.
October 6, 2023
Some Key Facts About Fentanyl
It’s lowering American life expectancy and influencing the nation’s politics.
October 5, 2023
The Americans Most Threatened by Eviction: Young Children
About a quarter of Black babies and toddlers in rental households face the threat of eviction in a typical year, a new study says, and all children are disproportionately at risk.
October 2, 2023
Power of Older Women? Extinct G.O.P. Moderates? It’s Time for the Mailbag.
We’re answering reader questions on polling and elections, including the underexplored area of longevity.
October 2, 2023
A Brief History of Consequential Deaths in Congress
Lawmakers’ deaths have sometimes helped to flip partisan control. With an aging, narrowly divided Senate, it could be a possibility again.
September 30, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Sept. 23-29
Bad luck came in threes (and a seven) in this week’s toughest tests.
September 30, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, October 1, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The arrival of tea in England, the development of Braille, and “Pride and “Prejudice.”
September 29, 2023
What Polling After the First Debate Tells Us About Round 2
Nikki Haley received a small lift, but another good performance Wednesday may simply splinter the opposition to Donald Trump.
September 26, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Sept. 16-22
A certain monomania, the No. 2 word in this week’s list, can help get you to the top in this game.
September 23, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 24, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The fall of Rome, the first strike, and the first Christian nation.
September 22, 2023
It’s Not a Race, Yet, in the Republican Primary
Donald Trump is polling about as well as any candidate in the modern history of contested presidential primaries.
September 21, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Sept. 9-15
This week featured the toughest word since this feature started in April.
September 16, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 17, 2023
Can you sort 8 historical events? The first tanks, the first SMS message, and an asteroid.
September 15, 2023
Why Are Democrats Losing Ground Among Nonwhite Voters? 5 Theories.
There’s no shortage of solid hypotheses, and the best explanation may be a combination of them.
September 15, 2023
A Tradition Going Strong: Brides Who Take Their Husbands’ Names
The women least likely to do so tend to be liberal or highly educated or Hispanic, new data shows.
September 12, 2023
Trump’s Electoral College Edge Seems to Be Fading
Democrats appear resilient in the battleground states despite a nationwide loss of nonwhite support. New issues may be one reason.
September 11, 2023
Explore How Income Influences Attendance at 139 Top Colleges
Unlike many elite colleges, most flagship public colleges are “pretty fair in who gets in.”
September 11, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Sept. 2-8
The cream rose in finding this week’s most challenging word.
September 9, 2023
Does Obamacare Explain Medicare’s Spending Slowdown?
Readers offered theories of their own on a big budget mystery.
September 9, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 10, 2023
Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.
September 8, 2023
The Plight of the N.F.L. Running Back
A combination of factors has devalued one of the marquee positions in all of American sports.
September 7, 2023
How to Interpret Polling Showing Biden’s Loss of Nonwhite Support
Yes, there’s reason for skepticism, but also reason for concern for Democrats, particularly over turnout.
September 6, 2023
Consistent Signs of Erosion in Black and Hispanic Support for Biden
It’s a weakness that could manifest itself as low Democratic turnout even if Trump and Republicans don’t gain among those groups.
September 5, 2023
A Huge Threat to the U.S. Budget Has Receded. And No One Is Sure Why.
Instead of growing and growing, as it always had, spending per Medicare beneficiary has nearly leveled off over more than a decade.
September 5, 2023
The Ground-Floor Window Into What’s Ailing Downtowns
City centers may have to be reimagined to solve the problem of vacant storefronts.
September 4, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, September 3, 2023
Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.
September 3, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Aug. 26-Sept. 1
“Honey” easily attracted Bee adherents, but players had only isolated success with “abbacy.”
September 2, 2023
Visualizing the Latest Wave of N.C.A.A. Conference Realignment
In a chase for TV revenue, colleges have undertaken another wave of conference realignment, effectively ending the Pac-12.
September 1, 2023
A New Trial Date. A New Primary Season.
A March trial could become the center of gravity of the G.O.P. primary, structuring the campaigns of Donald Trump and his rivals.
August 28, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 27, 2023
Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.
August 27, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Aug. 19-25
There’s nothing tragic about missing this week’s toughest word, other than the word itself.
August 26, 2023
The Race for Second Place: Making Sense of the G.O.P. Debate
Ron DeSantis’s performance can be interpreted as akin to a front-runner’s — in the race for No. 2 behind Donald J. Trump.
August 24, 2023
The U.S. Regulates Cars, Radio and TV. When Will It Regulate A.I.?
Congress has tended to be slow to respond to revolutionary technologies.
August 24, 2023
In Reversal Because of A.I., Office Jobs Are Now More at Risk
Technology disruption typically affected blue-collar occupations. Now white-collar workers may feel the brunt of changes.
August 24, 2023
The First Debate and the Race for Second Place
Being No. 2 could be especially important next year, and Ramaswamy has been gaining on DeSantis.
August 23, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 20, 2023
Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.
August 20, 2023
These Voters Share Almost No Political Beliefs, but They Agree on One Thing: We’re Failing as a Nation
In a recent poll, some Democrats and most Republicans share a sense of doom.
August 19, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Aug. 12-18
To play this game, you can’t have a thin skin, but this week it helped to be familiar with one.
August 19, 2023
The 6 Kinds of Republican Voters
A deeper look at the groups that will make up the Republican Party of 2024.
August 17, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, Aug. 5-11
This week, Spelling Bee players chose to quit to get ahead.
August 12, 2023
Can a Novice Beat a Professional Darts Player?
We had a chance to try — against the No. 1 player in the world.
August 10, 2023
It’s Not Reagan’s Party Anymore
Ronald Reagan’s “three-legged stool” coalition supported the G.O.P. for decades. Our latest poll leaves little doubt that Donald J. Trump has put an end to that era.
August 10, 2023
Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, August 13, 2023
Test your knowledge of history by sorting eight events in chronological order.
August 5, 2023
Studying the Limits of Human Perfection, Through Darts
Why do athletes always seem to get better, generation by generation? It’s not always for the reasons you might think.
August 5, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, July 29-Aug. 4
To reach Genius, you had to milk this week’s toughest word for all it was worth.
August 5, 2023
Is Trump Leaving an Opening in Iowa?
The former president’s poll numbers are still strong. But the caucuses could be his rivals’ best chance to make him look vulnerable.
August 4, 2023
Can the Race Really Be That Close? Yes, Biden and Trump Are Tied.
A Times/Siena poll suggests a slight Biden edge among voters who don’t like either candidate.
August 1, 2023
Why Trump Is So Hard to Beat
The first Times/Siena poll of the G.O.P. primary shows he still commands a seemingly unshakable base of loyal supporters.
July 31, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, July 22-28
At minimum, you needed to be familiar with what a quorum was.
July 29, 2023
How Did We Do? A Review of 2022 Before Our First Poll of 2023.
Trying to learn from a strong midterm run as we start surveying the G.O.P. primary.
July 28, 2023
How Big Is the Legacy Boost at Elite Colleges?
In the same week as a civil rights inquiry into Harvard, new data shows legacies are slightly more qualified yet are four times as likely to get into top schools.
July 27, 2023
Study of Elite College Admissions Data Suggests Being Very Rich Is Its Own Qualification
Extraordinarily detailed data shows how elite colleges prefer the richest students, even among students with similar test scores.
July 24, 2023
Watch Amateurs Race Against the Tour de France’s Top Climbers (Sort Of)
Thousands of amateurs tried the same steep climbs that Tour cyclists did, and uploaded their rides to Strava.
July 23, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, July 15-21
If you succeeded in getting this week’s toughest word, don’t be shy — feel free to trumpet it.
July 22, 2023
Hard Questions if Biden’s Approval Doesn’t Follow Economy’s Rise
This is about the time when many presidents see their standing turn around, including Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
July 21, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How France Can Advance to the Round of 16
How France can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Costa Rica Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Costa Rica can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Teams Can Advance to the Round of 16
An overview of the scenarios describing how all 32 teams can advance to the knockout round.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Switzerland Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Switzerland can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Zambia Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Zambia can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Sweden Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Sweden can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Vietnam Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Vietnam can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How the United States Can Advance to the Round of 16
How the United States can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How South Africa Can Advance to the Round of 16
How South Africa can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Portugal Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Portugal can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Panama Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Panama can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How the Philippines Can Advance to the Round of 16
How the Philippines can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How New Zealand Can Advance to the Round of 16
How New Zealand can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Norway Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Norway can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Nigeria Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Nigeria can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How the Netherlands Can Advance to the Round of 16
How the Netherlands can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Morocco Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Morocco can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Ireland Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Ireland can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Jamaica Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Jamaica can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How South Korea Can Advance to the Round of 16
How South Korea can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Japan Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Japan can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Italy Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Italy can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Haiti Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Haiti can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Germany Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Germany can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How England Can Advance to the Round of 16
How England can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Spain Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Spain can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Denmark Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Denmark can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Colombia Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Colombia can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Australia Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Australia can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Canada Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Canada can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Argentina Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Argentina can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How Brazil Can Advance to the Round of 16
How Brazil can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Women’s World Cup 2023: How China Can Advance to the Round of 16
How China can qualify for the next round of the 2023 World Cup.
July 19, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, July 8-14
No amount of exhortation could help with this week’s toughest word.
July 15, 2023
What Really Happened in the Midterms?
A segment of swing voters decided to back Democratic candidates in many critical races.
July 14, 2023
Who Employs Your Doctor? Increasingly, a Private Equity Firm.
A new study finds that private equity firms own more than half of all specialists in certain U.S. markets.
July 10, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, July 1-7
Another example of how an excellent vocabulary is the currency of this realm.
July 8, 2023
Kennedy, Christie and the Supreme Court: Are They Changing the Race?
A painful ruling from the court can sometimes free a party from an unpopular stance.
July 6, 2023
American Cities Have a Conversion Problem, and It’s Not Just Offices
Piles of regulations, or “kludge,” and a culture of “no” are limiting the ability to turn building blocks into something new.
July 1, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, June 24-30
Cornered, many players had to face the music with “plena.”
July 1, 2023
Are Democrats Actually Winning Older Voters?
Some intriguing signs that the party may be doing better among seniors than is commonly thought.
June 28, 2023
New Features for an Updated WordleBot
We’ve added a 14-day average of your scores, a 90-day window to review past games and more information on players’ guesses.
June 27, 2023
If Biden Wanted to Ease U.S.-China Tensions, Would Americans Let Him?
In polls, Americans’ views of China are starting to resemble their views of the Soviet Union decades ago. That could make it harder to mend ties.
June 27, 2023
F.D.A. Wants to Regulate Prenatal Tests That Have Misled Parents
A booming industry has recently come under scrutiny for some of its testing, including a high rate of false positive results.
June 27, 2023
The Uneven Effect of Remote Work, in One List
This ranking of jobs by percentage of remote work also helps explain why the pandemic has left more scars in certain areas.
June 26, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, June 17-23
In pursuit of Queen Bee, it was good to find “king” and hard to find “nankeen.”
June 24, 2023
Child Care Disruptions Expected as Record Funding Nears an End
Three million children could be affected as the largest investment in child care in U.S. history expires in September.
June 21, 2023
Mailbag: Does Trump Represent Half the Country?
Settling a marital dispute, and a question that gets at a tension within today’s conservatism — in this month’s reader mailbag.
June 21, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, June 10-16
One of the words was so tough you could say it was radioactive.
June 17, 2023
Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing.
Parents, scientists and the surgeon general are worried. But there isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is.
June 17, 2023
The Places Most Affected by Remote Workers’ Moves Around the Country
Yes, many of them went to Austin. But consider the small Salisbury, Md., region, too.
June 17, 2023
Fox, Trump and Millennial Movement
To follow the impact of the indictment, it may be best to watch Fox News and not the polls.
June 14, 2023
A.I. or Nuclear Weapons: Can You Tell These Quotes Apart?
Many experts on artificial intelligence are warning of its potential dangers and calling for regulation, just as others once did with the atomic bomb.
June 10, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, June 3-June 9
Most players cracked the code, but there was one tough bird.
June 10, 2023
Just How Bad Was the Pollution in New York?
The level of pollution Wednesday was higher than the worst day in San Francisco after major wildfires in 2018.
June 8, 2023
Do Christie and Pence Make It 2016 Again? Not Yet.
A bigger field in the G.O.P. primary could chip away at DeSantis’s chances of overtaking Trump.
June 7, 2023
See the States That Have Passed Laws Directed at Young Trans People
More than 20 Republican-led states have passed bills regulating the lives of transgender children and adolescents since the start of 2021.
June 5, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, May 27-June 2
Did you reach the highest level, or were you at sea?
June 3, 2023
What It’s Like to Be a Queer Teenager in America Today
Social acceptance among young people has increased significantly in only a decade. But the mental health of L.G.B.T.Q. teens is suffering.
June 3, 2023
Millennials Are Not an Exception. They’ve Moved to the Right.
Over the last decade, almost every cohort of voters under 50 has shifted rightward.
June 1, 2023
The Big Part of the Debt Ceiling Deal Congress Isn’t Talking About
Why the budget cuts in the debt ceiling deal are smaller than advertised.
June 1, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, May 20-26
Were you “blocked” from reaching Queen Bee?
May 27, 2023
For One Group of Teenagers, Social Media Seems a Clear Net Benefit
Despite the surgeon general’s warning about its risks for youth in general, researchers and teenagers say it can be a “lifeline” for L.G.B.T.Q. youth.
May 24, 2023
Why It’s Far Too Soon to Say DeSantis Is Done
Despite his struggles, fortunes can change very quickly in presidential primaries.
May 24, 2023
How New Rules Turned Back the Clock on Baseball
Visualizing the effect of changes two months into the season.
May 24, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, May 13-19
Readers struggled to identify a host for a machine.
May 20, 2023
Two Theories for Beating Trump in the Primary
A successful campaign will probably need the traits of both Trumpism and an alternative to Trumpism.
May 19, 2023
A U.S. Experiment on Single-Payer Care Just Ended
The system for one disease, Covid, had similarities to “Medicare for all.”
May 15, 2023
Coastal Cities Priced Out Low-Wage Workers. Now College Graduates Are Leaving, Too.
Educated workers are increasingly migrating away from the country’s most expensive major metros — and have been since before the pandemic.
May 15, 2023
Top 10 Hardest and Easiest Spelling Bee Words, May 6-12
A difficult dance for those seeking to rise to the week's toughest challenge.
May 13, 2023
Little-Noticed Part of G.O.P. Bill Could ‘Make It Impossible to Regulate’
House Republicans want every major rule to come up for a vote. That could be a recipe for no regulations at all.
May 12, 2023
Two Schools of Polling Are Converging: Reflecting on a Tumultuous Decade
Should polling change or stay the same? It doesn’t seem a hard call.
May 12, 2023
An Outlier Poll on Trump vs. Biden That Still Informs
A seven-point Trump lead in an ABC/Post survey is an aberration but points to some Biden weaknesses.
May 10, 2023
What Would the G.O.P. Plan Actually Do to the Budget?
The plan declines to make choices on cuts, and with large categories exempted by leadership, that may make implementing the bill even harder than passing it.
May 8, 2023
Unwanted Epidurals, Untreated Pain: Black Women Tell Their Birth Stories
Regardless of income or education, Black mothers have worse birth outcomes.
May 6, 2023