The Life and Death Shift
We photographed the medical workers on the front lines in northern Italy. These are their stories.
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The 4.12.20 Issue
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How New Jersey’s First Coronavirus Patient Survived
James Cai’s case was completely new to his doctors. When he grew severely ill, he tapped a network of Chinese and Chinese-American medical colleagues who helped save his life.
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CreditIllustration by Lola Dupre The Weirdly Enduring Appeal of Weird Al Yankovic
National economies collapse; species go extinct; political movements rise and fizzle. But — somehow, for some reason — Weird Al keeps rocking.
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If My Classmates Are Going to Cheat on an Online Exam, Why Can’t I?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how professors can ensure fairness when administering final exams online — and more.
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Has Coronavirus Made the Internet Better?
Social media is bringing family and friends together, raising money and spreading art freely around the world. What took so long?
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CreditPhoto illustration by Najeebah Al-Ghadban screenlandBaking During Quarantine as an Act of Faith
I always have a batch or two of French cheese puffs in the freezer, even if it might be a while until I have friends over.
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CreditJenny Huang for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophie Leng. EatHow a Bouncy Ball Changed the Way I See the World
What I miss most now, sheltering in place, are the dog walks where a SuperBall can stop time in its tracks.
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CreditIllustration by Merijn Hos Letter of RecommendationHow to Make Hand Sanitizer in Bulk
Do the mixing in a ventilated room. Wear a mask, gloves, goggles and an apron.
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CreditIllustration by Radio TipPoem: Fiction Versus Nonfiction
Lois Beardslee's poetry examines myths and mysteries, contemplating traditional stereotypes around indigenous communities, in a matter-of-fact and personal tone.
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Judge John Hodgman on Hoarding Old Pants
Should a partner be allowed to let his trousers turn to tatters in the name of fashion?
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CreditIllustration by Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy Bonus Advice From Judge John HodgmanBehind the Cover: Italy Hospitals
For this issue, a look at the medical workers on the front lines in northern Italy.
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