In Search of Kamala Harris
After nearly three years, the vice president is still struggling to make the case for herself — and feels she shouldn’t have to.
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The 10.22.23 Issue
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CreditDjeneba Aduayom for The New York Times Longer Commutes, Shorter Lives: The Costs of Not Investing in America
For decades, spending on the future put the nation ahead of all others. What would it take to revive that spirit?
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CreditPhoto illustration by Chantal Jahchan The Botched Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Killer
For 13 years, police failed to scrutinize the man now accused of the infamous murders. Why did it take so long?
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What Are Your Obligations When Your Dog Impregnates Another One?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the unplanned consequences of pet ownership.
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My Sister Hid $5,000 From Me, Then Her Husband Died. Do I Ask for the Money?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether extenuating circumstances should outweigh a reasonable request.
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CreditIllustration by Tomi Um The EthicistThis Southern Staple Is Pure Gold
Preparing fresh green beans may be a task, but it yields dividends in this dish.
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CreditLinda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Sophia Pappas. Eat
CreditAnnie Ling for The New York Times Letter of RecommendationThe Landlords of Social Media Seem Happy to Play the Villain
Why are property owners on social media crowing about the least lovable parts of their job?
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CreditPhoto illustration by Mark Harris ScreenlandJudge John Hodgman on the Curse of the Sourdough Starter
It inspired a bread dough making frenzy and took over this couple’s fridge.
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CreditIllustration by Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy Judge John Hodgman
The schoolchild innocence of the alphabet is juxtaposed with the violence and instability of the historical moment.
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