What Broadway Gets Right and Wrong About Journalism

A Culture writer takes stock of recent stage productions that depict newsrooms and reporters.

Holiday Hints From a Gift-Guide Maker

Mari Uyehara helps develop the dozens of guides published by Wirecutter. She likes gifts you can’t buy in more than one place.

Walt Disney, Painted Out of the Photo

A photo found in The New York Times’s clippings library held a secret: One famous figure had been cropped out in order to spotlight another.

An Article on Hysterectomies Asks What Might Have Been Lost

Rachel E. Gross, a health reporter, was used to asking tough questions, but here her reporting presented a new challenge: Some patients didn’t know which organs had been removed from their bodies.

Meeting (and Ignoring) Former Chimp Stars

Retired performing chimpanzees are living in zoos and sanctuaries across the country, where they are trying to relearn how to be apes.

How Will Donald Trump’s Comeback Look on the Wall?

Portraits of the presidents hang outside the boardroom at The New York Times Building.

Scrubbing Up for a Peek at the Resuscitated Notre-Dame Cathedral

Michael Kimmelman, the architecture critic for The New York Times, visited the Paris landmark last summer amid the restoration.

The Glorious, Behind-the-Scenes Mess That Is Cookie Week

A weeklong celebration of cookies takes months of planning and baking, not to mention various photo and video shoots.

With ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ One Look Wasn’t Enough

A bare-bones revival of the Broadway musical grew on me with subsequent viewings, and the additional details I noticed bolstered my reporting.

Behind the Scenes With Our Thanksgiving Day Parade Reporter

Sarah Maslin Nir has covered the annual event in New York City through freezing temperatures, gusting winds and always crowded sidewalks.

More Than a Dozen Drafts From Dallas on One November Day

An article budget from Nov. 22, 1963, shows the scramble to explain President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.

In New York, Reporting on Four Fires in Four Days

Anything is on the table for a general assignment reporter in New York. Still, a series of brush fires in the city and a big blaze upstate were far from expected.

Underground, in the Mud, At Sea: A Reporter Goes Far to Cover Energy

Electricity has become our most critical resource. Oil is still coveted. The drive for energy has taken one Times reporter all over the map.

Picking Up My Rifle Once More as I Cover Guns in America

A reporter and former infantryman in Afghanistan had let his AR-15, used for target shooting, collect dust. Then he began writing about gun culture.

At COP29, Climate ‘Optimism Has Been Dampened’

Brad Plumer is reporting from Azerbaijan, where the annual U.N. climate summit got underway this week.

Jim Hendricks? Oh, Jimi Hendrix.

A misspelled name meant photos of one of the musician’s most memorable performances, at Woodstock, were hiding in plain sight for three decades.

Newsletter as Dinner Party: Serving Up Science and Health Advice

Jancee Dunn dispenses tips, tricks and advice on how to build a sounder mind and body in The Times’s Well newsletter.

Unions on Strike and a Newspaper on Pause

The New York Times and the unions representing its workers have had a handful of labor disputes, including one that left the city without The Times for 114 days.

A Spectator to a Team Celebrating Pride

In 2019, a gay couple bought an English rugby team, and the community immediately embraced them. Rory Smith witnessed the unexpected camaraderie.

Photographing the Newsroom on Election Night

Simbarashe Cha and Sara Krulwich, two New York Times photographers, documented Tuesday evening in the newsroom.

Election Night at The Times, Through the Decades

The first presidential election The Times covered was in 1852. Things have changed a lot since the days of typewriters and motographs — see how, in archival images from decades past.

What a Trump Rally Showed Me That Videos Never Could

At Donald J. Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a Times reporter saw a more complete picture of the people who fuel his political movement.

Photographing Every President Since Reagan

Doug Mills reflects on nearly 40 years of taking photos of presidents.

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

How the Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night.

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Endorsing presidential candidates

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Print edition deadlines

Picking stories for the app

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Choosing the top story

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Covering congressional races

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Polling and 2016

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: When do we call races?

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Accuracy of polls

Why we poll

Internal disputes

Data and Election Analytics

Checking reporters’ biases

Fact-checking the candidates

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: False claims about election integrity

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Covering the candidates

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Choosing which reporters cover which candidates

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: ‘Sane-washing’

Our journalists answer questions from readers

In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’

Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.

The Newspaper That Almost Was

Reporters and editors at The New York Times had diligently prepared for one outcome of the 2016 presidential race. Then the election results poured in.

Twenty Election Cycles and Counting

Carl Hulse has covered congressional campaigns for four decades. Much has changed, but one thing remains constant: Journalists must be ready for the unexpected.

From Swing States to Drive-Throughs: On the Campaign Trail with Trump

Since 2023, the political correspondent Michael Gold has followed the former president’s campaign, which has proved to be anything but predictable.

What’s It Like to Tail the Vice President?

Nicholas Nehamas is one of two Times reporters following Kamala Harris on the campaign trail — a job that comes with certain challenges for his health and diet.

The Person Leading The Times’s Politics Team

That the election cycle has been turbulent may be the understatement of the century. And David Halbfinger is overseeing coverage of every twist and turn through Election Day and its aftermath.

A Requiem for a Fictitious Congressman

Godfrey G. Gloom, who was frequently featured in The Times’s pages, met a colorful end in 1936.

What I’ve Learned Interviewing More Than 200 New York Times Journalists

Over the past four years, I’ve written more than 100 articles that explain our journalism. What I learned might surprise you.

Hard News and Honky-Tonks: How to Cover the American South

As a reporter responsible for region news in the South, Emily Cochrane covers hurricanes, trials, country music and more.

A Test of Knowledge and a Winning Entrant

Can you guess which former New York Times critic won the newspaper’s intercollegiate contest as a student?

All the Presidents’ Books: 6,500 Best Sellers and 100 Years of Jimmy Carter

A reporter counted every best seller about U.S. presidents published since The Times started tracking book sales in 1931. The process took some patience.

Stalking the Numerous Yet Elusive Moose of Newfoundland

Reporting on the island’s invasive moose population was easy. But seeing the animal in the wild was a different story entirely.

Covering All the Corners of a Warming World

Travel is an opportunity. It’s an economic driver. But it also contributes to global warming. So a Travel editor went back to school to explore the moral dilemma it poses.

A Cryptic Letter With a Clear Warning

A domestic terrorist group sent a note to The New York Times admitting to detonating a bomb in Queens.

From the Sidelines, Joy and Empowerment on Full Display

Sui-Lee Wee, the Southeast Asia bureau chief, reported on women who had fled Myanmar and found refuge — and the delight of soccer — in Thailand.

Chasing Down a Trail of Climate Conspiracies

Who was behind a national campaign to ban geoengineering? One reporter went down a few rabbit holes to find out.

Curious About How The Times Is Covering the Election? Send Us Your Questions.

The election is fast approaching. New York Times editors and reporters want to answer your questions about how we will cover one of the biggest nights in news.

Layoffs, Mergers and Ego Clashes, Oh My! How One Reporter Covers It All.

To report on the business of media, the journalist Ben Mullin says he is “endlessly curious” about the people populating his own industry.

A Capsule of the Past, a Vessel for the Future

In 1999, The Times Magazine commissioned a time capsule to be opened at the next millennium. It has been hidden from public view since 2018.

Calling ‘Survivor’ Contestants From Tim Walz’s Motorcade

Covering an election year can be stressful. But instead of binge-watching “Survivor” to decompress, two reporters wrote about the politics — or, lack thereof — on the show instead.

Bowling, Billiards and Emergency Brakes: Inside the Tram Olympics

Amelia Nierenberg recently traveled to Frankfurt to report on an annual competition between the captains of some of Europe’s sleekest public transit systems.

In Manhattan, Pedaling After Cycling Hustlers

Some New Yorkers found a way to beat Citi Bike’s algorithm. And one reporter found those New Yorkers.

An Interview With a Master Interviewer, Robert Caro

Alexandra Alter spent time with the author at a new exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of his book “The Power Broker.”

A Note From Irving Berlin, the ‘Nation’s Songwriter’

The lyricist and composer wrote thousands of compositions — and one stern letter to The New York Times.

In War-Torn Ukraine, a Manicure Can Be Its Own Kind of Protest

A Times journalist reported on scores of Ukrainian women who find solace in salons.

Plastic Waste and Toxic Sludge: A Sweep of a Messy Beat

The Climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi is interested in all the things we take for granted about our environment.

A Season of Culture, Celebrated Over 92 Pages

Arts & Leisure’s fall preview connects readers with the season’s noteworthy cultural works. And there are many.

A Patch of Pride

Robert D. McFadden, a masterful rewrite reporter and obituary writer, retired from The New York Times after 63 years.

How a TV Critic Navigates an Age of Endless Content

James Poniewozik, The New York Times’s chief television critic, discusses the state of modern television and the struggle to watch it all.

Phony Romeos? Email Threats? Dissecting the Anatomy of an Online Scam.

In a series for the Business desk, a reporter is chasing down sophisticated online scams that target Americans, particularly older adults.

When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Actually Drive Themselves

An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.

Exposing a Hospital Chain’s Disturbing Practices

Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas spent months looking into a psychiatric hospital chain that held some people against their will for financial reasons, not medical ones.

In Shanghai, Searching for Those in Search of Connection

Every week, lonely retirees in the city gather in a public park — and an Ikea canteen — with one goal in mind: finding true love. Alexandra Stevenson shared their stories.

Underwear for Horses? A Hoax, Cemented in Print.

Alan Abel duped the nation — and The New York Times — with his satirical nonprofit, the Society for Indecency to Naked Animals. Artifacts in The Times’s archives serve as embarrassing reminders.

Reporting From Row Z at the U.S. Open

Two New York Times reporters climbed their way to the nosebleed sections of Arthur Ashe Stadium, where they met dedicated tennis fans.

Watching Movies Like It’s 1999

A multimedia Culture desk series, “Class of 1999,” revisits a group of mold-breaking, star-studded films released that year.

Seeing Dances of the Harlem Renaissance, in Vivid Color

An immersive article spotlights choreographers who are carrying forward the legacy of Black dance forms that flourished 100 years ago.

A Fixture of Times Past

A brass pendant light once hung in the lobby of the newspaper’s former headquarters.

On Relationships, a Reporter Connects With Readers

How do I repair my marriage? How can I strengthen my friendships? Catherine Pearson, a writer on the Well desk, helps readers find answers to these questions and more.

A Father Found His Son, but a Happy Ending Remains Elusive

Shawn Hubler, who covers California for The Times, shares how she balances objectivity with empathy while reporting on homelessness.

Why an Asian American Reporter Wanted to Write About Romance

Hollywood has portrayed Asian American men in unflattering ways for decades. One Culture reporter aimed to bring the uncomfortable conversations out of group chats, and into The Times.

At Costco, Shopping for Clues About Consumers

The reporter Ben Ryder Howe traveled far and wide to better understand Americans’ love of the membership-only retail store.

The Gender Gap Among Gen Z Voters, Explained

Claire Cain Miller spoke with eight young women supporting Harris, and eight young men backing Trump. Here’s what she learned.

Bridging the Uplifting and the Harrowing in San Francisco

Heather Knight, the San Francisco bureau chief for The New York Times, strives to reflect all sides and perspectives of the city.

An Early, Original Print by W. Eugene Smith

W. Eugene Smith was known for his war photography. But a photo he took of a trough as a teenager in Wichita, Kan., helped kick-start his career.

Lifting the Curtain of Shen Yun to Reveal a Dark Side

Two New York Times reporters spent about 10 months investigating claims that the dance group had emotionally manipulated young performers and left many of their injuries untreated.

At the Ballpark, a Reporter Roots for Lahaina

Last year, a Times reporter covered the wildfires that destroyed a town on the island of Maui. This year, he cheered on a team from Maui as it made its way to the Little League World Series.

A Photographer’s Deep Dive Into Murky Waters

Michael Turek recently descended 20 feet beneath the waves off New York’s coast to photograph divers who brave the green-tinged waters.

Images of History, From Film to Digital

The reporter and photographer David Gonzalez once had to ship his film rolls to The Times’s Manhattan office. But in 1999, he went digital.

A Project That Celebrates Collaboration and Cooperation

For T Magazine, Kate Guadagnino set out to identify the many people involved in creating a single object or artistic work, including a luxury handbag, a performance piece, a pizza and more.

The Times Newsroom Goes to the Democratic National Convention

Lisa Lerer, a New York Times politics reporter, will cover the D.N.C. with a host of colleagues, building a makeshift office at the event in Chicago.

Myths, Plagues and Battles, on the 12th Floor of The Times

A group of Times employees are reading their way through Emily Wilson’s translation of the “Iliad,” the epic poem attributed to Homer.

In South Korea, Documenting a Divide Over Work-Life Balance

The reporter Jin Yu Young wrote about companies that have pushed their managers to work longer hours, a move that has not gone over well with some young people in the country.

Why Did a Plane Crash in Brazil? A Reporter Looks for Answers.

Jack Nicas, who leads coverage of much of South America, previously reported on aviation disasters. After a plane crashed outside São Paulo on Friday, he leaned on his expertise to help break the news.

Stroke by Wobbly Stroke, Learning to Accept Imperfection

During a recent assignment, a reporter learned the basics of calligraphy — and with it, how to practice self-compassion.

Covering the U.K. Riots Amid Disorder and Misinformation

Megan Specia, who is based in London, discusses the countrywide protests that began largely because of false information online.

As Markets Rock, a Reporter Stays Steady

Joe Rennison, who covers financial markets for The New York Times, raced home from vacation when a slowdown in the U.S. economy sparked widespread worry.

Capturing the Split Seconds Between Victory and Defeat

Faced with the challenge of quickly recapping Olympic events, The Times creates its own animated versions of competitions. The internet loves them.

Taking Note of History in the Making

Hours after the attempted assassination on former President Donald J. Trump, a Times editor outlined upcoming coverage of the event for the newspaper.

A Times Russia Reporter Reflects on Evan Gershkovich’s Release

Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was freed on Thursday after 16 months in a Russian prison. Anton Troianovski, The Times’s Moscow bureau chief, shared how he covered the moment.

Inside the ‘Shakespearean Drama’ of the Murdoch Family

The reporters Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler, experts on the Murdoch empire, reflect on the revelation and implications of a clandestine legal battle.

In Tahiti’s Waters, an Ocean Photographer Follows Big Waves

To capture images of surfers taking on the dangerous swells in Teahupo’o, Ben Thouard must suit up himself.

The Apple of One Business Reporter’s Eye

Since 2022, Tripp Mickle has covered news surrounding one of the biggest technology companies in Silicon Valley.

In Venezuela, Covering the Fallout of a Tainted Election

Anatoly Kurmanaev, who lived in Venezuela for years, is in Caracas reporting on the protests that have erupted there after Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of a flawed election.

The Science Behind Olympic Greatness, Revealed Through Motion

How do skateboarders seemingly defy gravity? How do gymnasts flip in the air? They have skill — and, as a Times interactive explored, an understanding of the laws of motion, physics and energy.

Inside a Twister With the World’s Most Famous Storm Chaser

For a recent assignment, a photographer found herself taking images from inside a tornado.

Here’s How The New York Times Is Bringing You the Olympics

Our reporters, photographers, editors and graphics team are in Paris to tell you the stories of triumph, disappointment and much more.

Biden’s Withdrawal From Race, a Reporter’s Call to Action

Reid J. Epstein, a politics reporter at The New York Times, had just finished eating cupcakes at his son’s birthday party when he saw Biden’s bombshell announcement. He raced home, and got to work.

An ‘Awful Event’ for the United States, and an Editor

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln shook the nation. But it was the concurrent attack on the secretary of state that also shook the founder of The New York Times, who considered him a political exemplar.

How a School Bus Electrified a Reporter’s Hometown

Dionne Searcey traveled to Wymore, Neb., where she grew up, to learn about some residents’ resistance to a new battery-powered bus.

Documenting a #MeToo Investigation Seven Years Later

An article on claims of sexual misconduct against Louis C.K. led to backlash against the women who spoke out. “Sorry/Not Sorry,” a New York Times documentary, examined the aftermath.

Who Needs a Recipe to Cook a Hot Dog, Anyway?

Sometimes, the easiest dishes are the toughest to get just right. Ali Slagle, who develops recipes for Times Cooking, wants to help home chefs make fan-favorite foods ‘with feeling.’

The Art of Getting a Real Answer Out of a President

It was clear to a Times White House correspondent that if he asked President Biden the same question about age, he’d get the same, practiced answer. So he tried something different.

Doug Mills, Times Photographer at Trump Rally: ‘I Just Kept Doing My Job’

Doug Mills, a Times photographer, was at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday when shots rang out. He described his experience to Times Insider.

Snack on This at Your Weekend Barbecue: The Etymology of ‘Pickle’

Spicy brines, baseball debacles and burger accouterments: Pickles are easy to get caught in, and even easier to enjoy.

A Reporter Who Sees Meaning in the Stars

As a science reporter, Katrina Miller covers the cosmos, innovations in physics, space exploration and more.

Finding the Faces of 46 Children Taken From Ukraine

For a visual investigation, two Times journalists spent a year tracing 46 children who were taken from a foster home in Kherson and brought to Crimea.

27 Journalists, 22,252 Vehicles and $200,000 in Forgone Revenue

A reporting team hit the streets during rush hour to find out how many cars entered New York City’s business district in one hour — and how much money in tolls the city missed out on.

With Empathy, Bearing Witness to One Family’s Plight

For months, two journalists documented a Venezuelan family’s journey to the United States, and the struggles they faced after they crossed the border.

A Week of Extreme Weather, Explained

July has brought a record-breaking hurricane, early-season wildfires and triple-digit temperatures. Judson Jones, a meteorologist and reporter, cleared up the connections between the events.

A Map of Remembrance

In May 2022, The Times published a map of the United States and Puerto Rico with 992,124 dots on it, each reflecting a reported death from Covid-19.

What’s the Deal With All the Flags on the Jersey Shore?

One journalist, a resident of the beach town Avalon, N.J., wanted to find out.

On ‘Hard Fork,’ a Hard Look at the Future of Technology

Kevin Roose and Casey Newton reflect on the success of their podcast and look toward what’s next.

My Unlikely Path From Jail to Journalism

While serving a sentence for burglary, I enrolled in a college journalism class. When I interviewed my correctional officer, my world broadened.

With Unusual Stories, He Finds a Curious Audience

Thanks to a beat without boundaries, Steven Kurutz can follow trends wherever they take him.

A History of ‘Shade,’ Illuminated in The Times’s Pages

A brief account of the evolution of the word shade, whether you’re seeking it this summer … or throwing it.

On the End of the Line, Hundreds of Frantic Voices Seek Help

A reporter observed a day of messages to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. She does not know the callers’ names, but she’ll never forget their stories.

Covering the Final, Chaotic Days of the Supreme Court Term

It’s a busy time for a reporter on the Supreme Court beat, with momentous decisions coming down one after another.

A Quiet Morning, a Sudden Fire and a Feel-Good New York Story

Michael Wilson, who writes about crime for the Metro desk, reported on a fire at a Manhattan cafe that could have been ruinous — had it not been for a passerby in a recycling truck.

Covid Changed Everything, Including How We Cover the Bird Flu

The Times’s science and global health reporter shared how the pandemic shaped her current reporting on viruses, including bird flu, which is seeing an uptick in cases.

Politicians Can Bend the Truth. Here’s How We Bend It Back.

When candidates take to a lectern, we are there to fact-check their claims and bring you the truth.

2 Candidates. No Audience. 29 New York Times Fact-Checkers.

We’ll have 60 Times reporters. Here’s how we plan to cover the presidential debate.

A Patriotic Tribute, a Time-Honored Tradition

Times readers can again expect to find a full-page transcription of the Declaration of Independence in the newspaper this Fourth of July.

Getting Acquainted With Our New Workplace Columnist

Anna Holmes, the incoming writer of Work Friend, shares what to expect from the column now that so many of our relationships with the office have changed.

A Shared Lived Experience Fueled an Investigation on Hair Relaxers

To report on the dangers of hair straightening products, one writer recalled her childhood — and that of other Black women.

For a Story on Disney, a Writer Tests New Waters

When Walt Disney World replaced a ride that was based on a racist film with a new attraction, Brooks Barnes, who covers entertainment, was first in line.

At ‘Playgrounds of Privilege,’ a Reporter Takes the Pulse of Power

Jacob Bernstein, a reporter on the Styles desk, writes about philanthropists, media magnates and other social connectors in New York City.

Geeking Out Over a Word’s History

A circus performer, an unsociable student or someone who is ahead of the curve? Over the decades, a “geek” has been all three.

Why Cover Saudi Arabia as a Travel Destination?

An editor on the Travel desk explains our decision to explore the Middle Eastern kingdom.

Capturing a ‘Mosaic of Shifting Battle Fronts’ in Sudan

Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent for The Times, reported from a country where few journalists have gained entry amid a civil war.

In Nevada, an Exercise in Trust and Empathy

Eli Saslow reported from a tiny, remote county where a Republican election clerk and Donald J. Trump supporters are at odds.

A Column in Which Age Takes Center Stage

For Paula Span, a columnist for The Times’s Health section, the subject of aging doesn’t age.

A Kinetic Piece of Art Will Stop Moving

“Moveable Type,” in which screens flash fragments from The Times’s news report, has been in the lobby of the company’s headquarters since 2007.

A Project Explores the Artistic Power of Loss

Artists spoke to The Times about how grief and loss drive creativity. Photographs accompanying the text allow space for readers to insert their own emotions.

A Reporter Whose Beat Blends Sports and Culture

Emmanuel Morgan is enticed by how athletes and sports leagues are increasingly dipping into music, television and other media.

Archival Treasures ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’

The Times’s clippings library, with millions of pieces of reference material, can tell its own stories.

A Productive Chat on the Significance of ‘Slack’

Once referring to those prone to idle behavior, the word has come somewhat full circle.

Going Behind the Scenes of ‘Popcast (Deluxe)’

The weekly culture roundup show, hosted by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, celebrates its first anniversary on May 31.

A Look at California Today, and Tomorrow

Soumya Karlamangla, who writes The Times’s California newsletter, wants to balance uplifting stories and hard news happening in the Golden State.

In ‘Where to Eat,’ Digesting the Complex New York Dining Scene

In her weekly newsletter, Nikita Richardson takes readers through New York’s five boroughs and offers suggestions, tips and advice for dining out.

When Reporters Need a Voice, Sometimes They Ask the Crowd

Reader callouts are like fliers on a digital bulletin board. They help journalists find sources — and discover stories they didn’t know they were looking for.

A Skyscraper Refurbished in Miniature and Memory

A model of The New York Times’s old headquarters in Times Square was missing the gargoyles that once adorned the building. Enter a graphics editor with a passion on the side.

An Editor Whose Business Is Fitness

Molly Mirhashem, an editor on the Well desk, wants to motivate readers of all ages and experience levels.

He Scouts Out the Stories You’ll Find Only in New York

James Barron, who has lived in the city for decades and since 2021 has written the New York Today newsletter, shared how he finds his characteristic quirky tales.

Covering Broadway’s Bustling Week on a Deadline

What’s it like to attend twelve productions in nine days? Michael Paulson, the Times theater reporter, shared his sprint around Midtown Manhattan.

Looking to the Past for Early Meanings of Nostalgia

Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness.

She Almost Went on a Mormon Mission. She Became a Journalist Instead.

Lauren Jackson went back to church in London, Paris and Los Angeles to cover the evolution of missionary work.

A Bittersweet Toast to Retirement

A New York Times Magazine article captured the final working days of seven Americans who expressed joy, fear and anxiety about the next chapter of their lives.

Covering the Other Manhattan Trial

Tracey Tully’s reporting domain is New Jersey. But for the next six weeks, she’ll journey across the Hudson River to report on the federal corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez.

A Place for the Humble Thank-You Note

The Times’s investigation into the allegations against Harvey Weinstein won a Pulitzer Prize, and inspired a Hollywood movie. There were modest forms of praise, too.

A Reporter With Expertise in the Uncertainty of Nutrition

With a Ph.D. in nutritional biology, Alice Callahan bridges the gap between the science and the readers who just want to be told how to eat.

Checking in With an Airline Reporter

To cover the bustling world of aviation, Christine Chung considers the plights and predicaments of readers.

In the Comments Section, Writerly Discourse Awaits

A critic for the Book Review finds joy — and inspiration — in engaging with readers via the comments forums on his articles.

Do You Know the Origin of the Word ‘Quiz’?

OK, so this is actually a trick question …

How I Reported on the Columbia Student Protests … in 1996

Nearly three decades ago, a young reporter slept on the floor of Columbia’s Hamilton Hall for several nights to file an article for The Village Voice.

We Watched Horses Die on the Track. Will Anything Change?

Last year, 12 horses died at Churchill Downs, and another 13 died at Saratoga. In a new documentary, two reporters examine the issues surrounding the sport.

An Intimate Look at Modern Love and Marriage

Amanda Montei, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, spoke to more than 30 married people for whom sex is not essential.

The Hardest Letter to the Editor

During President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, a reader sent the letters desk a brick inscribed with a message. No damage was reported.

‘The Interview,’ a ‘Full-Course Dinner’ With the World’s Most Interesting People

The New York Times’s newest podcast, hosted by David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro, offers wide-ranging conversations with notable guests.

Putting the Spotlight on Spot Illustrations

Small sketches that appear on the top of Page A3 of the newspaper provide a daily dose of delight.

Breaking Down New Rules About ‘Forever Chemicals’

Lisa Friedman, who covers climate change, discussed the fight to regulate toxic chemicals found in nearly half of America’s tap water.

A Restaurant Critic’s Full Plate Encroaches on His Palate

Pete Wells’s first guide to New York’s restaurants was based on a decade of eating. To write a second, did he bite off more than he could chew?

The History of ‘Stereotype,’ Written on Metal Plates

Stereotype printing is pressed into the story of The New York Times.

A Photographer in Search of Forgotten Burial Sites

An African American burial ground project in South Carolina is just one subject in Caroline Gutman’s search for a history hiding in plain sight.

Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs

Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.

In the Hamptons, a Grim Paradox Revealed

On Long Island’s East End, where many residents retreat to lavish second homes, some day laborers who can’t afford a bed are living in outdoor encampments.

A Portrait Fit for a Publisher

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. steered The Times during an era of great change. His likeness now hangs at the organization’s headquarters.

The Mechanics of Covering Trump’s Manhattan Criminal Trial

Beginning on April 15, Times reporters will provide up-to-the-minute updates on the trial.

The Man Who Kept The Times’s Lights On

Donald Dimmock, who died in March at 79, ran the electric department at The New York Times, where he worked for more than three decades.

Verdict: Here’s How We Are Covering the Trump Trial

Our team of reporters will continue to monitor developments and keeping you updated.

Roberta Smith Looks Back on Three Decades of Art Criticism

Ms. Smith, a pioneering co-chief art critic for The New York Times, retired last month after more than 4,500 reviews and essays.

Grunge: A Dull Date, the Sound of Seattle, a ‘Time Capsule’

The New York Times has a long and complicated history with the word grunge. Let’s get down and dingy in it.

Tom Bodkin Believes in Form, Function and the Enduring Elegance of Design

After a 46-year career at The New York Times, Mr. Bodkin is retiring from his role as chief creative officer.

When an Editor’s Job Is to Follow the Moon

As North America prepares for the total solar eclipse on April 8, Michael Roston, an editor on the Health and Science desk, prepares The Times.

On the Hunt, a Real Estate Reporter Strikes Gold

A man’s bizarre scheme to take over a hotel had the makings of an only-in-New-York story.

The ‘Awkwardness and Uncertainty’ of Unregulated Sperm Donation

A New York Times documentary follows sperm donors and recipients who operate outside of the fertility industry.

Can’t Make It to the Eclipse? Come With Us.

Like the moon over the sun, we have it covered. Here’s what we are doing.

An Altered Masterpiece

In 1914, an Easter section in The Times that showed paintings from the Metropolitan Museum was a sensation. But there was something off about Fra Angelico’s ‘The Crucifixion.’

New York’s Trash Is Two Journalists’ Treasure

To understand a messy problem, The Times needed to look at the city from a different perspective, one where garbage sits at the foreground.

A Reporter Appraises the State of Real Estate

Change is coming for many American home buyers and sellers, as well as the agents representing them. Debra Kamin, who covers real estate, explains the shift.

Life on Both Sides of the Wall at Guantánamo Bay

Season 4 of the “Serial” podcast, nearly a decade in the making, tells an insider history of the infamous American military prison.

What’s Going on With Legal Marijuana in New York?

Get up to speed on the state’s nascent cannabis industry with the New York Times reporter who covers it.

An Editor Who Makes Times Visuals Accessible to All

Jaime Tanner, The New York Times’s first accessibility visuals editor, wants to remove barriers to make sure readers with disabilities can engage with Times visual journalism.

Hey, Dude, What’s the History of Dude?

Over the decades, dudes have been fops, ‘dandified dilettantes,’ cool guys and surfers.

As the Basketball Games Begin, the N.C.A.A.’s Model Fractures

This weekend, college basketball tournaments will unfurl before millions of viewers and against a backdrop of seismic change.

A Psychedelics Reporter With a Changing Perspective

Can an experimental drug cure opioid addiction? Andrew Jacobs, who writes about psychedelic medicine for The Times, explored the “promise and peril” of ibogaine.

The Tinge of Stained Glass

In the old New York Times headquarters, stained-glass panels adorned the editorial offices — and colored the place in more ways than one.

Hitting the Slopes With a Wild, and Skilled, ‘old’ Bunch

Skiers in their 70s, 80s and 90s aren’t letting age stop them from doing what they love. One reporter hitched a ride on their chairlift — and tried to keep up.

A Reporter With a Fear of Snakes Joins a Snake Catcher

To write about the increase in snake encounters in Australia, a journalist had to get hands-on with the slithering reptiles.

A Finance Reporter Who Invests in Readers’ Well-Being

Taxes. Tuition. Cryptocurrency trading. Since 2008, Ron Lieber has answered hard-hitting questions about personal finance as the Your Money columnist.

The Meaning of Influence, Written in the Stars

Celestial bodies have influence. So do drinks, advertisers and a TikTok personality known as Pookie.

A Pop Culture Reporter With His Eye on the Prizes

Kyle Buchanan shares why stamina is paramount during Hollywood awards season and how he approaches interviews with media-shy (and media-savvy) celebrities.

A Journalist Who Moves Between Writing and Recording

In an interview, the reporter Annie Correal discussed why she was “thinking for audio” during a recent assignment in South America.

Learning to Love Fitness, Despite Dreading Gym Class

Memories of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test, the grade-school assessment, inspired one reporter to reflect on her movement journey.

At Fashion Week, a Critic Considers What Clothes Have to Say

From Paris, Vanessa Friedman, The Times’s chief fashion critic, shared what she looks for on the runway and the forces shaping fashion right now.

The Face of The Times, and the Man Who Commissioned It

Tom Bodkin ordered up NYTCheltenham to replace a mélange of typefaces and sharpen the design of the newspaper.

Big and Bizarre Headlines From a Bonus News Day

A leap year brings 366 days — and daily newspapers. Times Insider scoured the archives to find the most significant or silliest New York Times headlines published on Feb. 29.

Writers: Always Pack a Notebook

A Times critic didn’t have his laptop when he learned a renowned chef had died. But he did have a stenographer’s pad.

Mapping New York’s Endangered Languages

A new interactive article for The New York Times Magazine captured one group’s efforts to document languages in peril.

Another Winter at the Front Lines in Ukraine

On frozen roads with frozen pens, a reporter navigates bunkers and interviews weary soldiers.

A Basement of Items, a Lifetime of Stories

For the Metro section, Chelsia Rose Marcius explored a New York Police Department trove of objects from crime scenes, lost items and other artifacts.

Who Are the People in Flaco the Owl’s Neighborhood?

Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl took to New York, and New Yorkers took to him. To turn that into an article, a reporter had to take to the wing.

Blending Into the Background at a Barbershop

Barbershops may be some of the last places where supporters of Donald J. Trump or President Biden can debate in real, messy life. A political reporter visited one in Las Vegas to understand the discourse.

Cold Plunges and Cuddling With Cats: Photographing the ‘Great Performers’

What do celebrities do in their downtime? A new project by The New York Times Magazine captures the awards season’s buzziest actors in their element.

The Times and the Tablet

In 2010, the Apple iPad offered a new way to read the news. To prepare for its arrival, The Times needed a model.

A Cancer Diagnosis and an Uncertain Path Forward

For Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The Times, news of King Charles III’s recent diagnosis reflects a “milestone” in the way Buckingham Palace communicates with the public.

Platonic, Romantic or Journalistic?

To write an article about dating norms, a reporter brought his subject to the dinner table.

The Hidden Costs of a Street Food Cart

Stefanos Chen, who covers the New York economy, spoke with a food vendor about the rising costs and red tape that threaten his business.

The First Meaning of ‘Crush’ Came Long Before a ‘First Crush’

Cupid is no lexicographer. So, before Valentine’s Day, we looked into the evolution of the word “crush.”

How Leagues Accepted Las Vegas

Professional sports leagues once avoided any association with America’s gambling capital. In recent years, things have dramatically changed.

Bullfighting in the Arena and Battling Outside of It

James Wagner, who covers Latin America for The New York Times, recently reported on a clash over a centuries-old tradition in Mexico City.

A Year With One Turkish Family Trying to Heal

Times Journalists followed the Karapirli family as they recovered from an earthquake that upended their lives and the lives of many others.

A Critic Who Strives to Hit the Right Note

Zachary Woolfe, the classical music critic for The New York Times, shared how he endeavors to make his writing accessible to both neophytes and experts.

Covering One of California’s ‘Most Dramatic Weather Days’

A record-breaking storm swept much of the state on Sunday and stalled over Los Angeles on Monday. Judson Jones, a meteorologist and reporter, kept readers informed of the storm’s path.

A Slide Show of a Neighborhood, as Some Saw It

A project from Styles charts the stages of gentrification in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with photographs of changing store fronts, street corners and performance spaces.

Lyndon B. Johnson, Reluctant Lunch Guest

Ever wary of the Eastern establishment, President Johnson needed advice before a formal luncheon at The New York Times in 1964.

A Political Reporter’s Descent Into Swiftiedom

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been at the center of far-right fury and conspiracy theories. One reporter dived deep into the fringe and the fray — with some help from his stepdaughter.

A Retail Reporter Takes Stock of Her Beat

As the retail industry continues to transform, Jordyn Holman, a reporter for the Business desk at The New York Times, describes what changes may be in store for consumers.

How to Set the Menu for a Special Food Project

The Food team’s interactive on restaurant menus has roots in an earlier effort.

A Pop, Dip and Spin Through the History of ‘Pose’

Though the word “pose” is associated with voguing, it is less a part of the vocabulary and more a part of the movement.

A Fond Farewell to South Korea

An editor recalls moving to Seoul during the coronavirus pandemic and watching The Times open a digital newsroom in the city.

A College Essay, Revisited Over 10 Years Later

After affirmative action fell, students began rewriting their application essays to emphasize race. The moment led a reporter and former essay coach to reflect on the power of the personal statement.

On a Budget, a Travel Reporter Learns Invaluable Lessons

Lengthy layovers, lost bags and last-minute panic: Elaine Glusac has experienced it all (and then some) as the Frugal Traveler columnist.

Words Cast in Lead, and an Era Remade

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s obituary was written well before he was killed in Memphis.

A Reporter at The New York Times, a Child at Heart

Laurel Graeber, who has covered kids’ entertainment at The Times for nearly three decades, shared her favorite stories and interviews from the beat.

Seeing the Forest and the Trees

A New York Times editor and a freelance photographer teamed up to document ancient trees in Romania and the people working to protect them.

On the Ground in Iowa, a Reporter on the Move

Kellen Browning, a reporter based in San Francisco, recently relocated to Des Moines to cover the 2024 Republican campaign in Iowa, the first state to vote.

Four Stories From 52 Places

Each year, The New York Times Travel desk relies on its globe-trotting contributors to nominate the Places to Go. Four journalists share the stories behind their selections.

An Editor Who Earned His Following

Joseph Lelyveld leaves behind a legacy of journalists motivated by the desire to be worthy of his trust.

Exploring the 3-Year Cruise That Never Set Sail

When a voyage around the world fell apart before it ever left the dock, Ceylan Yeginsu, a travel reporter, wanted to understand how it all went wrong.

When ‘Contemporary Issues’ and Campus Politics Collide

Colleges across the United States have been roiled by controversy. Anemona Hartocollis, a reporter on the higher education beat, discussed how she approaches it all.

A Day in the Kitchen at The New York Times Cooking Studio

The sunlit space buzzes with activity, as photographers and photo editors, food stylists and their assistants prep and cook, frame and reframe, in pursuit of the most mouthwatering shot.

A Judge’s Oath, a Journalist’s Promise

A very old way of saying “impartially” lives on in Times history.

For Six Months, Bringing Dark Stories to Light

Debra Kamin spoke with current and former agents at eXp Realty, a real estate brokerage, where several women said they had been victims of drugging and sexual assault.

From the Pilates Studio to a Cadaver Dissection Lab

Small talk at an exercise class led one reporter to explore why fitness professionals are seeking out cadaver workshops.

The Well Team Knows You’re Tired. And They’re Here to Help.

The Well desk’s energy challenge is the product of months of research and test runs with friends and family.

Tracy Bennett Brings Whimsy to Wordle

After The New York Times announced that Ms. Bennett would become Wordle’s first editor, her life took a public turn. About a year later, she’s still getting used to it.

72 of Our Favorite Facts of 2023

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear in articles. Tidbits about Cookie Monster, the ‘Sodfather’ and leaf blowers surprised, enlightened and entertained us this year.

A Toast to a Year and a Word

As we raise a glass to the past year and the one ahead, let’s explore the history of the tradition and its name.

Exactly How We Figured Out Just How Rich the McCallister Family Was

To get to the bottom of the family’s wealth in ‘Home Alone,’ a reporter had to watch the 1990 film — for the first time.

For a Times Critic on Deadline, a Dramatic Reversal

Stories evolve. But a recent review proved to a theater critic that people can change even more.

New York Stories, for the Troops

A reporter’s columns about city life were a good fit for the Armed Services Editions, which published books for the American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines fighting World War II.

A Light Display With Many, but Not All, Glowing Reviews

In Union Vale, N.Y., Ronda Kaysen found that a home’s flashy holiday décor has been met with mixed reactions from neighbors.

In the Skies, on the Road and Reporting Along the Way

The transportation beat called Niraj Chokshi’s name, but it hasn’t significantly changed the way he travels.

A Reporter Who Has (to Look Up) Rizz

Jennifer Schuessler, a longtime lover of language, always awaits Oxford’s Word of the Year with anticipation.

A Photographer in Pursuit of the Moments Between Fires

On a long-term assignment following wildland firefighters, Max Whittaker observed them struggling against walls of flames and grinding their morning coffee.

A.I. Chatbots, Hens and Humans Can All ‘Hallucinate’

What made Sydney, the A.I.-powered chatbot, fall in love with a New York Times reporter? A hallucination, probably.

Would You Like to Buy a Vowel? First Understand the Data.

The Upshot wanted to solve a puzzle: How could you boost your odds of correctly guessing an answer on ‘Wheel of Fortune’?

Tracing the Lives of Russian Convicts, Before, During and After Battle

A team of Times journalists has provided the most comprehensive look yet at the largest military recruitment of inmates since World War II.

COP28 Comes at a ‘Moment of Both Hope and Peril’

For this year’s United Nations climate summit, the reporter David Gelles flew to the United Arab Emirates to discuss the world’s environmental future with industry leaders.

With Issue No. 60,000, One Correction Comes to Mind

In 1999, a news assistant’s number crunching revealed that The Times had gotten ahead of itself.

A 3-Year Odyssey in Pursuit of a Mountain Mystery in Argentina

A camera emerged from the ice, with possible clues about a mountain-climbing tragedy. Could a Times reporter take a look?

Printed With Company

In Queens, The New York Times shares its printing presses with more than two dozen other periodicals.

A ‘Written Podcast’ Follows Women in India

What was keeping Indian women out of the workplace? Times journalists explored that question in a six-part newsletter series.

Hundreds of Movies, 2 Critics and Just 10 Picks Each

Selecting the 10 best films of the year is always an exercise in decisiveness. This year, a strong slate made cutting the list a “small agony,” one critic said.

A ‘Local Guy’ Covering the Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

After an arrest in a grisly case on Long Island, a reporter’s hometown connections helped him piece together the story.

Where Avocados Grow and the People Speak Carefully

Times reporters on assignment in Michoacán, Mexico, found a drastically altered landscape and dangers to those who protest deforestation.

A Word’s History, Obscured by Snow and Lore

“American storms,” Davy Crockett and a mysterious man called Lightning Ellis: The story behind the word “blizzard” is no less opaque than the visibility during the storm itself.

Inside the ‘Envy Office,’ Reporters Find a Trend, and a Story

Stylish workplaces are popping up across corporate America and on social media. Two journalists teamed up to find out if sophisticated design is enough to bring people back to the office.

After Tragedy, a Failed System in New York Is Revealed

Two Times reporters spent more than a year examining how breakdowns of New York City’s social safety net preceded some acts of violence by homeless and mentally ill people.

An Exclusive Look at a Dictator’s End

After Benito Mussolini was executed by Italian partisans, a Times reporter in Europe raced to send proof to New York.

From an Early Age, a Passion for Late-Night TV

Trish Bendix, who writes the Best of Late Night column, reflects on years of watching and covering talk shows that air after dark.

A Conversation With Sam Altman, Cast in a New Light

Two podcast hosts recorded an interview with the chief executive of OpenAI. Two days later, he was fired.

The Juicy Secrets Behind Food Styling

How does photographed fare always look so good? Three food stylists for Thanksgiving recipes shared their tips for making dishes appear appetizing but approachable.

From Vegetation to Prevarication, Hedge’s Meaning Has Grown

As a verb, “hedge” first meant to create a border with shrubbery. But it’s not just land that can be hedged: so too can bets, investments and words.

But How Does the Book Sound?

In August, The Times began publishing regular reviews of audiobooks, a booming segment of the publishing industry.

A Reporter Doesn’t Ask for Trust, but Tries to Earn It

Jan Hoffman, who recently wrote about the lives of people struggling with addiction, approaches her sources with empathy, candor and zero expectations.

A Reporter Was Ready for a Sickle Cell Breakthrough

Gene therapy offers hope to patients in dire need of treatment. Gina Kolata has met several of them.

Portraits From a Photo Shoot Far, Far Away

For an article about people who plan to send their remains to space, The New York Times Magazine arranged a remote-photography process. The sessions captured an astral mood.

A New York Reporter With a New Perspective

Luis Ferré-Sadurní’s plans took an unexpected turn when Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an impromptu trip to Israel last month.

A Map of New York, With Details Up for Debate

A project from The Upshot captures residents’ disagreements over neighborhood names and borders.

N.F.L. Fans, Take a Number for Your Team’s Chances

The Upshot’s N.F.L. Playoff Simulator is churning out options for the 10th straight year.

A Word That’s True to Its Core

“Core” defines the center of something. But it also wears an aesthetic meaning.

A Story About Tupac I Never Expected to Write

His music was transcendent. His death was shocking. Suddenly, grand jury testimony has offered an account of what happened the night Tupac Shakur was killed.

Engaging and Aging on ‘The Golden Bachelor’

Two members of The New York Times’s Culture section discuss how a twist on a decades-old reality series has become must-watch television.

A Story Revealed in Data, Dining and Dosas

Two designers and graphics editors teamed up with a Food reporter to answer a question that has haunted New Yorkers: How can you snag a hard-to-get restaurant reservation?

For One Writer, Crime Is a ‘Window’ Into Society

Sarah Weinman, who writes a monthly crime and mystery column for the Book Review, discussed her niche.

A Critic With Monsters on His Mind

The scariest part of Erik Piepenburg’s job as a reporter who covers horror movies? Films that fail to frighten him.

A Stroke of Serendipity, a Stunning Solar Eclipse

Danielle Dowling, an editor for The New York Times, recently traveled to Texas Hill Country to witness the event in person.

Your Guide Through America’s Dining Scene

The Times’s Food team has eaten its way through cities across the country so you don’t have to … but we highly recommend you do.

With Rent Out of Reach, a Back Seat Becomes a Bedroom

For a Times journalist, months of reporting led to surprising discoveries about the growing number of Americans who, amid a nationwide housing crisis, live in their cars.

The Spirited History of ‘Ghost’

‘Ghost’ is a word that won’t soon fade from the pop-culture lexicon.

Stories on Living Small, at Large

In a biweekly column for Real Estate, Julie Lasky and Tim McKeough dispense advice and profile people making the most of homes short on one key feature: square footage.

What’s Driving New York’s Parking Problem? A Reporter Explains.

Sarah Maslin Nir, a journalist for the Metro section, set out to learn about the forces fueling the city’s scarcity of parking spots.

A Spanish-Language Newsletter for the Fluent and the Curious

El Times distributes news from the Spanish-speaking world. It also attracts learners of the language.

What It’s Like to Be 13? Ask the Experts.

There are plenty of signs that teenage girls are in trouble. So The Times followed three teenagers for an entire school year.

Tagging Along With The New York Times’s Chief Theater Critic

At a recent performance of “Gutenberg! The Musical!” on Broadway, Jesse Green gave us an inside look at his review process.

The View From the Press Gallery on a ‘Surreal’ Day in the House

A congressional reporter talks about the vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, and what the ‘frenetic’ days ahead may look like.

Sparks Fly When the N.F.L. and Pop Collide. So Does Coverage.

When two worlds — one dominated by the N.F.L. and the other by Taylor Swift — collided, so did culture and sports coverage at The New York Times.

An Enduring Concept of Oneness

If a term isn’t helpful, a new one will replace it. That’s not the case with “union.”

On the Future of Work, a Reporter Looks Back

Emma Goldberg, a journalist on the Business desk of The New York Times, reflects on her evolving beat as tens of thousands of employees return to the office.

Crossing Swamps and Sieving Sewage: A Year of Reporting on Mosquitoes

For a series on the health threats posed by mosquitoes, a Times reporter followed the insects into drainage pipes, bedrooms and the rainforest.

Need News Fast? Try Listening to Your Headlines.

“The Headlines,” a show by The New York Times, promises to bring listeners the most noteworthy news of the day in about 10 minutes.

Close Enough to Call Back

One of the rarest editions of The New York Times, from election night in 2000, never made it further than the newsroom.

A Cooking Editor Who Finds Inspiration Everywhere

For The Veggie, a New York Times newsletter, Tanya Sichynsky mines her personal life for recipe ideas.

A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’

As electric vehicles usher in a new era for the car economy and workers strike against rooted manufacturers, Neal E. Boudette is in Motor City to cover it all.

Surrounded by Trash, a Reporter Scours for Answers

This summer, Jesse McKinley, who covers upstate New York for The Times, set out to learn what may become of the state’s largest landfill.

Scenes From More Than a Century of Sports

Whether blasting through gender barriers or writing at superhuman speed, here are five moments when New York Times sportswriters went the extra mile for the news.

A ‘Candid’ View of Our Changing Language

A word originally “glowing, white or pure” has settled into a figurative meaning.

The Knicks Hardly Interested Me. The Owner Was Another Story.

A reporter who writes about New York’s personalities set her sights on James L. Dolan, whom everyone thinks they know.

A Second Look at Those Who Came First

The creator of Overlooked, which writes the obituaries for remarkable people in history, shares the inspiration behind a new limited series.

Leveling Up on the Video Game Beat

When it comes to covering franchises such as Halo, Starfield and Legend of Zelda, Times reporters need to be on their game.

Lessons Learned From the Print Hub

After a few months writing (and rewriting) headlines for the front page of The New York Times, one journalist has some takeaways.

In Japan, an Uncertain Future for L.G.B.T.Q. Rights

Motoko Rich, who covers Japanese politics, society and gender from Tokyo, explains why the country has largely failed to recognize a marginalized community.

50 Years After a Plane Crash, Their Grief Still Resonates

In 1973, Delta Flight 723 went down in Boston, killing 89 people. Fifty years later, the family members left behind found solace in one another.

A Hacker, by Many Other Names

Someone with the distinction could be a prankster, a computer programmer or a “real lively” cutter of stone.

A Tennis Reporter on Familiar Grounds

Matthew Futterman, a Sports journalist, reflects on his many years attending, and later, covering, the Grand Slam tournament in Flushing, Queens.

In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear

Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

In Venezuela, a Mission Amid Heartbreak

After studying journalism abroad, a photographer returned home, where economic collapse needed documenting.

To Track a Storm, Keep the People in Its Path Front of Mind

The Weather Data team introduced a project that will track storms like Hurricane Idalia, which hit Florida this week.

Along for the Ride, With No One Behind the Wheel

Three New York Times technology reporters recently buckled up for a ride in Waymo’s autonomous vehicles.

In San Francisco, Hope for ‘Rebirth and Renewal’

As he moves to a new role, Thomas Fuller reflects on his time as the bureau chief of a city undergoing a major transformation.

Lungs as We’ve Never Published Them Before

To show the long-term effects of severe Covid on the lungs, the Graphics desk created visual renderings based on data from CT scans.

The Makings of Cringe Making

“Cringe” has been used in The Times to describe feelings of embarrassment, discomfort and a style of comedy that makes use of both.

Explaining a Response to Rape

For The New York Times Magazine, the reporter Jen Percy interviewed dozens of victims of sexual assault to understand the complicated reactions to trauma.

In Ecuador, an Assassination Brings a Turning Point

Genevieve Glatsky, a reporter for the Andes bureau, discussed the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate who exposed governmental corruption.

Delving Into the Debate Over State Flags

A reporter and a graphics editor took a deep dive into the design principles that govern state flags, and how and why some states want to change their designs.

One Long Reporting Trip Around the World

Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.

Following the Science, Above the Ground and Below

Raymond Zhong has experienced highs and lows while reporting on the environment. Literally.

In Hawaii, Paradise Plagued by Disaster

Jill Cowan, a reporter for the National desk, flew to Maui last week to cover the wildfires that have devastated the island.

From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective

A travel writer and experienced hiker picked up some new tricks while reporting on search-and-rescue operations in Grand Canyon National Park.

The Grind, Defined and Redefined

“Grind” has been used in The Times to describe workplace doldrums and dance moves.

A Chimp Sanctuary With a New Urgency to Give Shelter

Emily Anthes, a science reporter, visited a chimpanzee sanctuary in Louisiana to observe how it prepares the animals for extreme weather.

At Penn Station, Searching for Sequins and Style

A reporter and photographer combed train cars and platforms in search of the most fashionable Beyoncé fans.

A Real Estate Reporter Interested in Interest Envy

Ronda Kaysen recently wrote about a kind of one-upmanship born out of the pandemic: gloating over mortgage rates.

Hip-Hop, 50 Years Later: Still a Love Language

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, The New York Times asked the poet Mahogany L. Browne to write an ode to the genre using only lyrics.

Covering the Women’s World Cup Takes Stamina and Coffee

Juliet Macur, a Sports reporter, is chasing the story of the U.S. national women’s soccer team at this year’s tournament.

In Focus, an Actors’ Strike and Hollywood’s Future

Lights. Camera. Action? Brooks Barnes, who covers the entertainment business, discussed the state of film and television amid an industrywide shutdown.

A Word That Never Goes Out of Style

Style isn’t just about fashion or punctuation. It’s “a way of moving through the world.”

72 Regional Theaters, One Shared Crisis

Michael Paulson spoke with producers and artistic directors at nonprofit theaters across the country about the crisis their industry is facing.

Atop a Mountain, a Reporter in Search of New Heights

For Jesse McKinley, a Metro correspondent, searching for the perfect dateline proved to be an uphill battle. An 8.7-mile one, to be exact.

Breaking With the News, One Breath at a Time

What happens when an editor who runs a breaking news team for The Times turns off his phone and takes a weeklong vow of silence at a meditation retreat?

‘Barbenheimer’ and a Film Critic’s Perspective, in Review

Manohla Dargis, the chief film critic for The New York Times, shares her thoughts on the movie event of the year and an industry still reeling from the pandemic.

Reporting in Yiddish, Without Speaking Yiddish

In an Australian community working to preserve its identity, a journalist found subjects with plenty of questions for her.

A Mother’s Precious Few Words, and My Own

Adriana Vance’s son was killed in a mass shooting at a nightclub in Colorado. As she prepared to address the killer, a reporter tried to tell her story with care.

Is the Future of Twitter Hanging by Threads?

Ryan Mac, a New York Times technology reporter, discussed Twitter’s latest competitor and what it was like to be blocked from the platform he covered.

An Online Comments Section Where Everybody Knows Your Screen Name

Metropolitan Diary, a column that captures the serendipity of New York City life, provides a place for regulars to meet.

Hot Trends, Hotter Temperatures

As dangerous heat waves spread across the United States, there is one word on many minds: hot.

School’s Out, but Education News Churns On

Stephanie Saul, a national education reporter, shares what she’s been hearing on college campuses, even in the summer months.

From 400 Feet Above, a Lake’s Algae Problems Look Clear

To understand the challenges at Lake Okeechobee, a vast inland sea in Florida, The New York Times piloted a drone.

A Reckoning in Real Estate

Debra Kamin interviewed real estate agents who have been sexually harassed while on the job and left with little recourse.

In Guam, the U.S. Military Presence Is in Full View

A photographer spent three weeks documenting life on the island, which is a strategic location for American military operations.

In Film and Television, Food for Thought and Interpretation

Tejal Rao uses her experience as a restaurant critic to write about food served onscreen.

In a Ukrainian Hospital, Interviewing a Wounded Russian Soldier

Two video journalists for The New York Times were reporting on the lives of Ukrainian combat medics when an injured Russian soldier arrived at the hospital.

The Disappearing Act of Literary Translation, in Full View

Translators used to be secondary characters in the publishing industry. An issue of The New York Times Book Review aims to put their craft in the spotlight.

The Naming of Gaming (and Its History)

The word “gaming” has been used in The Times to refer to gambling, video games and the recent rise of legalized sports betting.

Tracking What Happened to Abortion Providers After the Dobbs Decision

A current list of clinics that had closed, altered services or relocated didn’t exist — so two Times reporters made one.

The Reverberations of Pain and Its Dismissal

On ‘The Retrievals,’ a new podcast presented by Serial Productions and The New York Times, a dozen women speak about their traumatic experiences at a fertility clinic, where pain medication was secretly swapped out for saline.

In a Young Face, the Price of War

Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist, noticed a boy idling in a town near the front line in Ukraine. Then she spent more than a week living with his family.

To Let Your Mind Roam, Travel on Foot

For a new Travel package, 13 writers took scenic, personal, inventive and multicultural strolls, often getting advice from locals along the way.

A Badge of Solidarity

The U.S. government named 22 defendants in its suit to stop The Times from publishing the Pentagon Papers. Two Times journalists designed a way to show support for their colleagues.

Living in a Barbie World, Through the Decades

A new project from the Real Estate desk uses stop-motion to take readers inside Barbie’s Dreamhouses.

A Dance Critic Visits an Extraordinary Stage

Performing rudimentary moves, inmates in the California state prison system were uncommonly open with their stories.

Our Plan to Attract a Flock of Birders

In its first-ever citizen science project, The Times is encouraging readers to go birding and help researchers gather data on the avian world.

In a First-Grade Classroom, Lessons on Optimism and Climate Change

Cara Buckley, a Climate reporter for The New York Times, visited an elementary school in Lawrenceville, N.J., where students are encouraged to talk about complex environmental issues.

Where a Photographer’s Curiosity Became a Two-Year Commitment

In 2021, Jonah Markowitz took an interest in the section of Kensington, Brooklyn, known as “Little Bangladesh.” He hasn’t stopped visiting.

A Word That Became a Point of Pride

This June, we explored the evolution of the word “pride” and how it became connected with the modern gay rights movement.

Our Golf Reporter Didn’t See the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Deal Coming, Either

The announced deal to drastically change golf took nearly everyone by surprise.

A Meteorologist Weathers the Storm

Judson Jones, a member of The Times’s Weather Data team, tracks how global weather patterns affect even the most remote regions. He’s been busy.

Thousands of Bylines to His Name, and One That’s Not

A sports reporter reflects on his 30-year career and the mistake that started it all.

Hands Bound, but Still Reporting

A pair of zip-tie cuffs, on display in the Museum at The Times, serve as a stark reminder of the risk and significance of on-the-ground journalism.

The Tony Awards, and a Theater Reporter, Go Off Script

Ahead of the 76th Tony Awards, Michael Paulson, a theater reporter for The New York Times, shares what viewers can expect at this year’s ceremony amid a writers’ strike.

Talking Trash, in a City Overflowing With It

Emma G. Fitzsimmons, the City Hall bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses a sticky subject that engrosses (and grosses out) New Yorkers: garbage.

A Crackdown on Gay Rights Is Codified

In Uganda, the president recently signed a punitive anti-gay law that calls for imprisonment and even the death penalty. The Times’s East Africa correspondent is covering the consequences.

Another Debt-Limit Fight in the Halls of the Capitol

To cover an odd Washington spectacle, a reporter needs a combination of arcane knowledge and pure stamina.

Why We Write Explainers: An Explainer

New York Times guides to mystifying subjects may seem as if they come together in a matter of minutes, but they often take hours of research.

From Flowing Water to Flowing Data

“Stream” can indicate the steady movement of virtually anything, “cacophony” included.

A van Gogh Still Life and a Head-Spinning Rabbit Hole

To learn about a vanished painting by the famous Dutch artist, a team of Times journalists combed through thousands of pages of documents — and knocked on some doors.

How the Editor of Sunday Routine Spends Her Sundays

Hilary Howard, who edits the popular weekly column for The New York Times, is not a fan of brunch. Well, of reading about it.

An Emblem of Globe-Spanning Ambition

A new world was born after World War II, and The New York Times was determined to shape it.

A ‘Plain-Spoken’ Way to Share Our Location

Datelines have announced the whereabouts of reporters for more than 150 years. The Times has introduced a change in the way it does that.

This Reporter Wants to Know How You Got to Know Each Other

With her reported column, ‘Third Wheel,’ Gina Cherelus has made a beat with dating, relationships and sex.

For a Wine Critic, Experience and Experimentation Age Well

Eric Asimov, the wine critic for The New York Times, explains how a diversity of wines has transformed the industry he covers.

A Reporter Who Puts Herself Into Perspective

Susan Dominus uses first-person narration to humanize her reporting — even when she’s writing about topics such as therapy or menopause.

A History of ‘Record’ in the Newspaper of Record

The word saw, ahem, record usage in The New York Times in 2008.

15 Hours on the Job With a Bagel Roller

A team of five reporters and video producers spent a day shadowing Celestino García for the Cooking team’s “On the Job” YouTube series.

For a Reporter, Opportunity, or Its Absence, Is Everywhere

Talmon Joseph Smith, an economics reporter at The New York Times, is charting the greatest transfer of wealth in U.S. history.

Finding Order in a Thicket of Nonprofit Data

To investigate the practices of a group of political nonprofits, we first needed to conquer a pesky foil of data journalists: the PDF.

A Lifetime of Stories, and Still More to Tell

Nearly 80 years ago, Milton Esterow began a career at The New York Times that would forever change art and culture reporting. At 94, he’s still churning out articles.

Platform Agnostic for Nearly 100 Years

In 1928, The New York Times wrapped an electric bulletin board around its headquarters to deliver breaking news to the throng of Times Square.

Dog Reporting Is No Fluffy Subject

Why hold back when covering the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show? Write a profile of a retired Samoyed.

On the Border, on the Cusp of Change

Miriam Jordan, The Times’s national immigration correspondent, is covering a major shift in border policy this week.

Hollywood’s Latest Cliffhanger, Explained

In an interview, John Koblin, who covers the television industry for The New York Times, discussed the ongoing writers’ strike.

In New York City, Making the Invisible Visible

Andy Newman, a Metro reporter for The New York Times, shadowed Intensive Mobile Treatment teams that serve adults suffering from mental illness. Two of the stories he heard have stayed with him.

What’s the (Meaning of) Buzz?

The answer lies in marketing, boozy beverages, bumblebees and more.

Why the Horse Racing Beat Goes On

Joe Drape, The Times’s “turf writer,” is just as entranced by horse racing as his predecessors were.

Chasing Conspiracy Theories at the Denver Airport

Tiffany Hsu had planned to fly to Denver for a wedding. She got much more than she bargained for.

An Internet Reporter Invites You to Her Group Chat

Madison Malone Kircher, who covers online culture, recently started a newsletter that digs into the occasionally viral, sometimes strange and often heartwarming trends that take over the internet.

The Color of Style

More than anyone else, Allan M. Siegal shaped modern standards at The Times. He got his points across with a green felt-tip pen.

I Now Pronounce You Married, or Not

For years, confusion over who could perform a legal marriage in New York State put The Times’s Weddings desk in an uncomfortable position.

Maggie Haberman shares lessons from the charges against Donald Trump

Seeking Clarity Amid Confrontation

In the new season of “The Run-Up” podcast, the host Astead W. Herndon interviews some of the political establishment’s loudest voices. It’s not always easy.

Inside the Defamation Trial That Was ‘Over Before It Began’

Katie Robertson, a media reporter for The New York Times, was in court in Wilmington, Del., when Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems agreed to settle for a staggering $787.5 million.

‘War Has Just Erupted’: Reporting on the Conflict in Sudan

In an interview, The Times’s chief Africa correspondent explains how he and his colleagues are covering a struggle for power between two generals.

Creativity Passing Backward and Forward in Time

T magazine brought together 40 female artists and the younger women who inspire them.

Yellow Plus Blue? One Answer, So Many Meanings

“Green” has been used in The Times to describe color, lack of experience and politics.

Just How Rare Is a ‘Rare’ Side Effect of a Fat-Zapping Procedure?

A New York Times examination found that a popular beauty treatment may be leading to disfigurement for more patients than previously known.

Why Solving Climate Change Is Not an Issue Where We ‘Succeed or Fail’

A climate reporter explains the findings of a distressing report and why the crisis never really fades from the news cycle, even if it seems otherwise.

A Break in a Bronx Cold Case Sends a Reporter Back to the Beginning

Last August, a suspect was arraigned for a woman’s murder in 1996. A detective had spent months on the case. A reporter would, too.

The Phantom of the Opera Is Here, Inside The Times

As Broadway’s longest-running show headed to a close on Sunday after more than 35 years, New York Times employees shared their memories.

On the TikTok Beat, Trends Dance With National Security

Amid talk of a nationwide ban, a reporter discussed the future for TikTok and its Chinese owner, ByteDance, in the United States.

The Direct Effects and Existential Dread Created by Gun Violence

Christina Caron, a reporter for the Well section of The New York Times, asked readers how mass shootings had affected them. More than 600 people responded.

How It Looks to Come of Age

The Where We Are series gives readers an inside look at the communities and coming-of-age traditions young people are creating today.

Fresh Meanings for a Common Word

Fruit can be fresh. So can style, the country air and an impertinent teenage boy.

On Deadline, Decoding the Trump Indictment

Michael Rothfeld had just hours to annotate 29 pages of documents related to the charges against Donald J. Trump.

A Bird’s-Eye View of the Chinese Balloon

The New York Times’s Visual Investigations team tracked the balloon’s path across the United States.

A Fitness Writer Breaks a Sweat for Work, Underground

Wirecutter, a product recommendation site, uses the basement of an old warehouse in Queens to test products including body pillows, microwaves and strollers.

An Unlikely Champion

The publisher of The New York Times received a Red Sox World Series ring after Boston’s historic triumph in 2004.

How one Iraqi man is coping 20 years after the U.S.-led invasion

“There is not a day that I don’t think about it”

Capturing a Kid’s-Eye View of Travel

Parents often have high hopes when they take their children on vacations. But do kids see what their parents expect them to see? We tried to find out.

A Former Marine, Reporting on the Front Lines of a Different War

Thomas Gibbons-Neff, who served as an infantryman in Afghanistan before joining The Times in 2017, takes on a new role: Ukraine correspondent.

Putting ‘Meme’ Up for ‘Semantic Dissection’

“Meme,” coined in 1976 by Richard Dawkins, has been used in Times articles about genes, stocks and of course, Bernie Sanders.

Searching for the Faces of Migrant Child Labor

To investigate the exploitation of migrant children, who often work long hours at factory jobs, the reporter Hannah Dreier waited out the late shift in parking lots.

Vol. 1., No. 1

The first issue of The Times arrived in a country that was tearing itself apart.

#VanLife, From the Passenger Seat

When Caity Weaver wanted to try living out of a van as research for an article, she recruited her friend Michael Arnstein to come along for the ride. He shares what it was like to ride shotgun for a week.

How The Times Has Mapped the War in Ukraine

Graphics journalists use annotated maps to show readers the current state of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

What Makes a Times Article Go Viral?

Facebook posts, shares, emails and page views: We may already know how an article spreads online, but we’re still learning why it lights up the internet.

‘It’s None of Your Business’: Fighting for Body-Cam Footage

Kim Barker, an investigative reporter for The Times, discusses the challenge of getting officials in Alabama to release video of a police stop that ended in violence.

In Climate Coverage, Reporting the Grim Facts, but Also the Fight

A Times journalist distills the recent U.N. report and talks about how he treats a beat that can get more than a little gloomy.

Documenting Grief, Faith and Tradition in Surfside

After following families in the Orthodox Jewish community as they buried loved ones killed in the condo collapse, a photographer discussed the sensitivities of the assignment.

New York in Party Mode (Briefly): Behind the Metro Desk’s Nightlife Project

Nearly 50 journalists spent weeks documenting what New Yorkers were doing after dark when pandemic restrictions were fading, at least for a time.

The Faces I’ll Remember, Long After I Put My Notebook Down

In two decades covering medicine for The New York Times, the people I met, and the truths they revealed, have always stayed with me.

Making Politics Coverage More Personal

The reporter Astead W. Herndon on focusing on what matters to readers, the challenge of caring for plants and why Guy Fieri might want to worry.

When Students Shared Their Struggles, They Helped Me With My Own

Reporting on the impact of the pandemic, I had hoped to gain a deeper understanding of teenagers’ pain. But I received much more than that.

Preparing for a Surreal Oscar Night

A Times journalist gives a sneak preview of the Academy Awards on Sunday and offers insights on a changing film industry.

A Musical Life With Echoes That Will Last

The lessons that the piano teacher Cornelia Vertenstein taught her students also resounded with many others, including me.

A Reporter’s Challenge: Maintaining Distance in a Close Community

The logistics of working on an article in Amish country in Ohio proved trickier than expected.

Why The Times Won’t Run an Obituary for Your Pet

The Times does not publish obituaries for animals, but it does cover the deaths of some extraordinary ones — including but not limited to polar bears, race horses, beagles, terriers and birds.

How to Talk to Strangers in Central Park

On one day in August, Times reporters and photographers set out to interview everyone in Central Park’s Sheep Meadow for a wide-angle freeze frame of New York City.

They’ll Check on You After Surgery: Meet the Times’s Crossword Puzzlers

Internet commentary can often be vicious, but fans of The Times’s crossword puzzle have forged a tight-knit and caring community.

The Times Magazine Cover That Beamed a Light on a Movement

Twenty-five years ago, the artist Matuschka’s self-portrait of her mastectomy scar became an iconic, and controversial, cover — and inspired thousands of letters to the editor.

Outsmarted by a Smart TV? Not This Reporter.

To understand the high-tech tools advertisers now use to collect data about our viewing habits, I had to think way inside the box.

In 200 Words or Less, a Columnist Offers Bite-Size Recommendations

Florence Fabricant on how she brings readers the latest in the food world.

From the White House to the Slopes: A Times Photographer’s Olympic Trials

He may not be competing as an athlete, but for Doug Mills the Winter Games are still a grueling marathon of nonstop physical exertion.

‘I, Figure Skating Reporter’: Full Circle With Tonya Harding

A sports reporter reflects on a quarter-century of covering skating: “There is no sport more fun to write about in an Olympic year.”

A Boy, His Mother and the Human Being Behind the Camera

Over the five years that Leslye Davis followed Drew — starting when he was 14 and she was in journalism school — their lives became deeply intertwined.

Will Shortz: A Profile of a Lifelong Puzzle Master

The New York Times’s crossword editor discovered his interest in puzzles as a child. Now he counts at least one former president among his fans.

Scarred Dog Sentenced to Death. Reporter Haunted.

Ethical questions arise when our reporter Jan Hoffman chooses a dog named Bacon (not Elsey) as the subject of her story on canine behavior testing.

The View From Behind the Velvet Rope

Income inequality rises in America, and a reporter documents the varying experiences businesses and even doctors offer customers in different classes.

Times Journalists Use Words, Photos, Graphics and Video. And Now, a Comic Strip

No laughing matter: The opinion section’s new graphic comic strip dramatizes the troubles that plague Syrian refugees resettling in New England.

When We Name Names

The Times’s standards editor explains our policies on identifying the alleged victims and perpetrators of sexual misconduct.

‘Why Do Americans Refrigerate Their Eggs?’

Our culinary compatriots in Europe, Asia and other parts of the world leave beautiful bowls of eggs on their kitchen counters. So what gives?

Introducing Times Insider’s New Cooking Club: The Gray Ladle

On Thursday, July 28, Kim Severson and Julia Moskin were on hand to answer readers’ questions about all things food.