The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon
A Times investigation reveals how Israel reaped diplomatic gains around the world from NSO’s Pegasus spyware — a tool America itself purchased but is now trying to ban.
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The 2.6.22 Issue
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CreditPhoto illustration by Cristiana Couceiro The Man Who Fought Homelessness and Won (Sort Of)
Steven Banks was the most effective social-services director in New York City history — and when he left office, there were still 45,000 people sleeping in shelters. Is that a success?
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CreditAhmed Gaber for The New York Times ‘An Environmentalist With a Gun’: Inside Steven Rinella’s Hunting Empire
With “MeatEater” on Netflix and a growing roster of podcasts, he is teaching a new kind of hunter about how killing animals can be part of loving nature.
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Eddie Vedder Is Still Learning to Live With Loss
“Not everyone is able to get with close friends who have wisdom to impart, the simple thing of waking up and trying again.”
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Is It OK That I’m OK With Our Mom’s Adultery?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on when disclosing a secret is a betrayal — and more.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistA Brand-New Cake From a Pastry Paradise
Paris’s Left Bank is brimming with sweets, including the financiers that inspired this elegant and easygoing dessert.
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CreditLinda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Sue Li. Prop stylist: Pamela Duncan Silver. EatCreative output of any kind depends upon a steady stream of tiny self-delusions. A different font helps me believe in my own words.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Mark Weaver ScreenlandWas He Really Having a Heart Attack?
The doctor insisted he was — but he felt it couldn’t be true. One of them was right.
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CreditPhoto illustration by Ina Jang Diagnosis
Only use guides who lead rather than follow you. At the top of the run, ask them for a play-by-play so you know what’s coming.
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CreditIllustration by Radio TipLove poems can be hard to read. But this one by Gabrielle Calvocoressi charms because of its delicate intimacy.
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CreditIllustration by R. O. Blechman PoemJudge John Hodgman on Slurping Noodles
A husband and wife disagree about how culturally appropriate it is for a white American.
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