Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal.
By Natalie Kitroeff, Susan Dominus, Stella Tan, Diana Nguyen, Alex Stern, Michael Benoist, Lisa Chow, Diane Wong, Pat McCusker, Marion Lozano, Corey Schreppel, Dan Powell and
Plus, the F.B.I. wades into an Olympics swimming scandal.
By Michael Simon Johnson, Megan Specia, Ian Stewart and
We convened a postdebate focus group with engaged voters who were united behind the idea that the country needed something other than President Biden vs. Donald Trump.
By Astead W. Herndon, Anna Foley, Elisa Gutierrez and
Our film critic has you covered.
By John White, Kate LoPresti, Lynn Levy, Sophia Lanman, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Chris Wood, Alyssa Moxley and
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Donald J. Trump leads the presidential race by six percentage points among likely voters in a new national survey.
By Michael Barbaro, Shane Goldmacher, Rob Szypko, Carlos Prieto, Nina Feldman, Devon Taylor, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong, Daniel Powell and
The American Journalist on Trial in Russia
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been accused of espionage. The newspaper and U.S. officials have rejected the claims.
By Katrin Bennhold, Anton Troianovski, Luke Vander Ploeg, Alex Stern, Sydney Harper, Lexie Diao, Brendan Klinkenberg, Paige Cowett, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop and
What the Supreme Court decision means for the former president, and for the presidency itself.
By Michael Barbaro, Adam Liptak, Olivia Natt, Diana Nguyen, Patricia Willens, Lisa Chow, Elisheba Ittoop, Diane Wong and
Democratic worries about the president’s age have surged after Thursday’s debate.
By Natalie Kitroeff, Peter Baker, Rachelle Bonja, Will Reid, Rob Szypko, Olivia Natt, Lynsea Garrison, Lexie Diao, Ben Calhoun, Paige Cowett, Mike Benoist, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and
The president’s shaky performance in his first 2024 debate against Donald Trump has deepened concerns about his age.
By Michael Barbaro, Clare Toeniskoetter, Nina Feldman, Shannon M. Lin, Marc Georges, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Diane Wong, Chris Wood and
A Look at Biden’s Lapses, and a Holdup in Trump’s Sentencing
Plus, millions aren’t paying student loans.
By Michael Simon Johnson, Catie Edmondson, Selam Gebrekidan, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and
What’s Next for Trump Charges, and Israeli Generals Want a Truce
Plus, NASA says astronauts aren’t stuck in space.
By Tracy Mumford, Alan Feuer, Ian Stewart, Michael Simon Johnson and
Trump Awaits Immunity Ruling, and the French Far Right Wins Big
Plus, Hurricane Beryl threatens the Caribbean.
By Tracy Mumford, Michael D. Shear, Ian Stewart, Michael Simon Johnson and
Key Debate Moments: A Night of Stumbles and Falsehoods, and More
Plus, Bronny James joins his dad at the Lakers.
By Tracy Mumford, Jonathan Swan, Ian Stewart and
Why Tonight’s Debate Is Different, and New Supreme Court Rulings
Plus, is the future “made in India”?
By Tracy Mumford, Michael M. Grynbaum, Peter S. Goodman, Ian Stewart and
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How Democrats Got Here With Biden
What Kamala Harris, Jaime Harrison, Ron Klain and other party leaders have said about the liabilities of their candidate’s age.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and
Your Guide to a Trump vs. Biden Debate
No matter what happens on the CNN stage, here’s where the candidates stand on the issues that voters say matter most.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe, Anna Foley and
What Republicans Lost When They Won on Roe
In Arizona, the G.O.P. is divided over the future of opposing abortion.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and
Maybe It All Comes Down to Abortion
In the battleground state of Arizona, Democrats hope that anger over Dobbs and state-level restrictions will send people to the polls and keep Biden in the White House.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe and
Trump’s Guilty. Does Anyone Care?
Some voters are moving away from the former president, but conversations with people still on the fence show a wide range of issues on their mind beyond a criminal conviction.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe, Elisa Gutierrez and
The Interview: The Netflix Chief’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More
Ted Sarandos, a chief executive of Netflix, on the future of entertainment.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Wyatt Orme, Anabel Bacon, Allison Benedikt, Brad Fisher, Efim Shapiro, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and
Record Labels Sue A.I. Music Generators, Inside the Pentagon’s Tech Upgrade and HatGPT
A little something for everyone: lawsuits, fighter jets and Casey in a bucket hat.
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Larissa Anderson, Corey Schreppel, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman and
A Surgeon General Warning, The Disinformation Battle and The Rise of CryptoPACs
Will a social media warning really help children’s mental health?
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and
Apple Joins the A.I. Party, Elon’s Wild Week and HatGPT
“They really sort of make you feel like it’s Christmas and Coachella at the same time.”
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto and
A Conversation With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, and an OpenAI Whistle-Blower Speaks Out
It turns out A.I. is surprisingly Canadian.
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Diane Wong, Pat McCusker and
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Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever.
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Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028
The governor of Michigan isn’t saying it should be her, but she’s not saying it shouldn’t be, either.
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Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life.
The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.
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The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but she’s not done being funny.
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Richard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All
David Marchese talks to the acclaimed director about his new film, “Hit Man,” and life’s big questions.
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Our critic recommends three books to sink into this summer.
By Sara Curtis, Lynn Levy, Alexandra Jacobs, Diane Wong, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Chris Wood, Corey Schreppel and
Taking a closer look at the clever, humanlike behavior of our fellow beachgoers.
By Kaitlin Roberts, Lynn Levy, Sophia Lanman, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and
Always Eat French Fries on the Beach
And other tips for great meals on the sand.
By Tina Antolini, Wendy Dorr, Sophia Lanman and
From Sunrise to Sunset, a Perfect Playlist for the Beach
Our guide to a groovy beach day.
By John White, Wendy Dorr, Pat McCusker and
The Secret to Khruangbin’s Ultracool Vibe
Sounds and influences that shape the band’s music.
By Sara Curtis, Wendy Dorr, Ryan Bradley, Alyssa Moxley and
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Who Should Lead the Democratic Ticket? Six Columnists Weigh In.
Gretchen Whitmer, Kamala Harris, President Biden — who is best positioned to beat Donald Trump in November?
By Charles M. Blow, Ross Douthat, David French, Nicholas Kristof, Pamela Paul, Lydia Polgreen, Derek Arthur, Sophia Alvarez Boyd, Vishakha Darbha and
The Supreme Court Made a ‘Monumentally Awful’ Decision
Presidential immunity never existed in America. Until now.
By Jesse Wegman and
I Study Homelessness. I Wish More Places Looked Like This Shelter.
Matthew Desmond takes you to a shelter designed with residents in mind.
By Matthew Desmond and
Is Lauren Boebert Too ‘Radically Lauren Boebert’ for Colorado?
Tuesday’s primary will test the limits of Trumpism.
By Michelle Cottle and
People Are Coming Out Younger and Younger. Then There Are People Like Me.
A collection of stories on the challenges and joys of coming out later in life.
By Charles M. Blow and
Is Biden Too Old? America Got Its Answer.
Three Opinion writers weigh in on the first presidential debate of 2024.
By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and
What J.D. Vance’s Transformation Tells Us About the Future of Democracy
Can populist leaders actually fix the world’s unsolvable problems?
By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and
The ‘Disdain’ of Justice Alito and the Supreme Court
Flags, financial disclosures and the fragility of SCOTUS.
By Michelle Cottle, Carlos Lozada and
The ‘Empty Suit’ of Trump’s Masculinity
Three men of Opinion debate Trump’s appeal.
By Michelle Cottle and
South Africa Confronts Israel and Its Own Democracy
Lydia Polgreen reports from Cape Town about the myth of the country’s exceptionalism and its moral authority in the war on Gaza.
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The political journalist Elaina Plott Calabro traces the political trajectory of the vice president — and why her 2016 image might be just right for 2024.
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After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is Clear
I joined my Times Opinion colleagues Ross Douthat and Michelle Cottle to discuss the debate — and what Democrats might do next.
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Trump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!
Inflation is Biden’s weak spot. Matthew Yglesias argues that it may also be Trump’s.
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The Biggest Political Divide Is Not Left vs. Right
Yanna Krupnikov probes the motivations of Americans who avoid politics — but often vote.
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Israelis Are Not Watching the Same War You Are
The Israeli journalist Amit Segal discusses Benny Gantz’s departure from the war cabinet, Israel’s shift to the right and whether a new theory of security is emerging in Israeli politics.
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Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.
Now 76, the inventor and futurist hopes to reach “the Singularity” and live indefinitely. His margin of error is shrinking.
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Competitive Eaters Are Just Like Us. Give or Take a Dozen Hot Dogs.
These titans of caloric consumption aren’t signing deals or getting specials, but they form the backbone of an American tradition.
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At 30, She Died in Childbirth. It Shredded Her Brooklyn Family.
Christine Fields’s family was tight-knit. But after she died in childbirth, grief and the prospect of a multimillion-dollar settlement threatened to tear it apart.
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Where Can Men Go to Become Better Men?
After a weekend camping in the woods, a small group of guys — many of them former prisoners — hoped to leave healed.
By Joseph Bernstein and
She Uses Jewelry to Help Identify the Nameless
After disasters and unexpected deaths, Maria Maclennan examines necklaces, rings and other items to aid investigators and families looking for answers.
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Peter Gallagher’s Marriage Advice? Don’t Get Divorced.
Having a decades-long marriage in Hollywood is rare, but actor Peter Gallagher has managed to make it 41 years with his wife, Paula Harwood.
By Anna Martin, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Reva Goldberg, Christina Djossa, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez and
Liza Colón-Zayas, of ‘The Bear,’ on Loving Someone Who’s in the Fight of Their Life
Why it’s so hard to know what to say when the people we’re closest to need us most.
By Anna Martin, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Julia Botero, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Pat McCusker, Chelsea Daniel, Rowan Niemisto and
¡Hola Papi!, Does My Grandmother Need to Know I’m Gay?
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the advice columnist John Paul Brammer (a.k.a. ¡Hola Papi!) has a reminder: Loving your abuela doesn’t have to mean telling her everything.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez and
Emily Ratajkowski Can Take Care of Herself, but a Little Help Would Be Nice
Why the model and writer wants to blow up gender roles in dating, without chivalry having to die.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell, Diane Wong, Pat McCusker, Rowan Niemisto and
Laufey, Gen Z’s Pop Jazz Icon, Sings for the Anxious Generation
The Gen Z ‘it girl’ singer on the painful push and pull of young love.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez, Dan Powell and
Popcast (Deluxe): Will There Ever Be Another Global Pop Icon?
In a moment of success for newcomers like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, is there still a path to becoming a true cross-platform pop superstar?
Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ Breakthrough
The pop songwriter’s sixth album is in some ways her most daring release yet. Improbably, it also yielded her best opening week.
Popcast (Deluxe): What’s an Aging Rapper to Do?
New songs from Eminem, Drake and J. Cole — plus Will Smith’s post-Slap “Bad Boys” comeback — demonstrate different paths for maturing (or not).
Julia Fox: The Popcast (Deluxe) Interview
The actress, writer and New York icon discusses her post-Kanye career, what it’s like to see her past go viral and the history of “It Girl” pop songs.
How A.I. Has Changed Music, and What’s Coming Next
Artificial intelligence has become the dominant disrupter to music creation and distribution. And it’s only getting started.
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Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Headshot,’ by Rita Bullwinkel
Bullwinkel’s debut novel sheds light on the culture of youth women’s boxing through an ensemble cast of complicated characters. It packs a punch.
Griffin Dunne on His Joyful and Tragic Family Memoir
In “The Friday Afternoon Club,” the actor and director recalls his years growing up around performers, writers and the Hollywood set.
Elin Hilderbrand Says Goodbye to Nantucket Summers
The author discusses her new novel, “Swan Song,” which she says is the last beach read she intends to write.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘James,’ by Percival Everett
Everett’s latest novel revisits “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of Huck’s fellow runaway.
Why Did the First Space Shuttle Disaster Happen?
Adam Higginbotham discusses his new book, “Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.”
Elon Musk’s Mindset: ‘It’s a Weakness to Want to Be Liked’
In an interview, the tech billionaire slams advertisers for pulling back from X and discusses his emotional state.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
Kamala Harris on Polling and Polarization
In an interview, the vice president discusses the extent to which she follows polls and why social division is like a virus.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
Jamie Dimon on Why He Thinks We Are Living in One of the Most Dangerous Times
The JP Morgan chief on E.S.G., the dire state of the global economy and Elon Musk.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
Bob Iger of Disney on Culture Wars and Streaming
The chief executive talks about returning to the company’s roots while adapting to changing times.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen, Dan Powell and
How Andrew Ross Sorkin Gets Business and World Leaders to Open Up
The many sides of Elon Musk, the challenges of political interviews, warming up guests beforehand — we take you behind the scenes of the DealBook Summit.
By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Evan Roberts, Elaine Chen and
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The July 5, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
Boen Wang goes back to a day that changed the course of his family’s story.
Allegations in the world of competitive swimming raise questions about fairness in the sport.
By Natalie Kitroeff, Michael S. Schmidt, Rikki Novetsky, Carlos Prieto, Michael Simon Johnson, Lisa Chow, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell and Chris Wood
Picks from our TV experts.
By Margaret Lyons, Jeremy Egner, Elyssa Dudley, Kate LoPresti, Lynn Levy and Diane Wong
Plus, a stinging primary defeat for progressives.
By Tracy Mumford, Abdi Latif Dahir, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger
After a big loss in voting for the European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron has gambled on new elections in France.
By Katrin Bennhold, Roger Cohen, Clare Toeniskoetter, Will Reid, Eric Krupke, Devon Taylor, Rowan Niemisto, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Pat McCusker, Dan Powell and Chris Wood
Plus, China’s extraordinary moon mission.
By Tracy Mumford, Patrick Kingsley, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger
A pro-Israel political group has spent millions to defeat Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York.
By Michael Barbaro, Nicholas Fandos, Mooj Zadie, Jessica Cheung, Liz O. Baylen, Rachel Quester, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop and Chris Wood
Young people from the cities are turning the tide against Myanmar’s military dictatorship.
By Katrin Bennhold, Hannah Beech, Shannon M. Lin, Nina Feldman, Rachelle Bonja, Asthaa Chaturvedi, M.J. Davis Lin, Patricia Willens, Dan Powell, Diane Wong and Chris Wood
Plus, the soaring costs of caring for pets.
By Tracy Mumford, Lisa Lerer, Ivan Nechepurenko, Katie Thomas, Ian Stewart and Jessica Metzger
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