An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice
Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?
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Am I a Hypocrite for Calling Donald Trump a Liar?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on hypocrisy.
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Judge John Hodgman on Putrid Flowers
Can you prevent your spouse from growing a plant that (occasionally) smells like a rotting corpse?
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French Toast Gets a Polynesian Pick Me Up
Ipo, Tahitian coconut bread, takes the place of toasty French bread, merging long histories.
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Lovable Movie Robots Are Coming to Charm Your Children
The adult world is ever more full of robots. Children’s entertainment feels as if it’s working hard to make them seem adorable.
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Researchers are trying to understand why resistant pathogens are so prevalent in the war-torn nations of the Middle East.
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A “weird city version” of common countryside wisdom saved my favorite outfits.
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The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.
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The New York Times for Kids goes inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.
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Facing 8 Years in Prison, a Director Flees Iran
Mohammad Rasoulof had to make the most difficult decision of his life.
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Judge John Hodgman on Proper Pringle Consumption
Saddle edges up? Or down?
By John Hodgman
The EthicistWas I Right to Chide the Man Who Complimented My Daughter-in-Law?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the kinds of remarks strangers sometimes make about women’s looks.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
ScreenlandNo More Nostalgia Concerts, Please
The culture industry keeps getting better at monetizing the past — including the new ritual of musicians playing old albums, in full, onstage.
By Peter C. Baker
EatThe Simple Trick That Makes Vegetables Their Best Selves
Use the technique behind these butter-poached carrots to get the mushroomiest mushrooms or the green-beaniest green beans.
By Eric Kim
Letter of RecommendationI Liked New York as a Tourist. I Fell In Love With It as a Tour Guide.
How did pigeons came to dominate our streets? Where did Katharine Hepburn live? The answers might be more interesting than you think.
By Eleanor Cummins
Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.
As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.
By Tomas Weber
The InterviewThe Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die
Dr. Ellen Wiebe, who has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures, discusses what constitutes a good death.
By David Marchese
Judge John Hodgman on Humorous Bathroom Signs
If you make the request funny, can you tell your guests how to use your toilet?
By John Hodgman
The EthicistCan I Lie About My Academic Interests on My College Application?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on conveying the truth on a pivotal form.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
Becoming Trump Country
Two weeks in the life of Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County, one of the many places that shifted to the right in this year’s election.
By Philip Montgomery and Michael Sokolove
The EthicistI Made an Appointment With My Dentist. I Got His Son. Is That OK?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a patient is entitled to be informed of provider changes.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
screenlandHow Stingy Boomer Parents Became the Best TV Villains
Older Americans hold an outsize share of the nation’s wealth and power. Television loves watching their children scramble for a taste.
By Elizabeth Nelson
Nature’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’: What Can We Learn From Venom?
A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the beginning.
By Kim Tingley
The One Spice I Could Never Give Up
Tiny, mighty cumin seeds bring their gentle strength to a sweet, savory winter slaw.
By Yotam Ottolenghi
He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen.
Warwick Schiller made his name as an expert trainer. An enigmatic little horse completely changed his outlook.
By Sterry Butcher
Letter of RecommendationWhen the World Feels Messy, I Turn to PowerWash Simulator
A low-stress video game that’s cleansing in more than one sense.
By Andrew Willett
He Made a Daring Escape From China. Then His Real Troubles Began.
He fled brutal repression — only to discover, as so many Uyghur refugees have, that China’s power stretches far beyond its borders.
By Nyrola Elimä and Ben Mauk
The InterviewNancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats
The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
5 Takeaways From Nancy Pelosi’s Interview With The New York Times
In her first extended interview after the election, the former House speaker was not interested in analyzing Democratic losses and was eager to put a sunny spin on the future.
By Lulu Garcia-Navarro
America’s Split Screen on Abortion
The abortion rights movement won in many states — even some that voted for Donald Trump. Where does it go from here?
By Emily Bazelon
The EthicistWe’re Getting an Induction Range. Is It All Right to Sell Our Old Gas One?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the responsibility one has to dispose of an outmoded appliance.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
One City’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of a 50-Foot Effigy
Every year, Santa Fe incinerates a giant puppet of Zozobra — a ritual meant to purge anxiety and promote a reset.
By Caity Weaver
The EthicistIs It OK to Put Our Assets in Trust to Qualify for Medicaid?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on an aging couple’s financial plans.
By Kwame Anthony Appiah
ScreenlandThe Lip-Reading Hotshot of Celebrity Gossip
Jackie G goes viral with her readings of stars’ private conversations. She’s kinder about it than any of the people snooping on you.
By Jody Rosen
The Perfect Pecan Pie Inspired by Southern Grannies
Pecans step in for almonds in this play on classic French desserts.
By Lisa Donovan
What It Means to Come of Age in Climate Chaos
Today’s teenagers were born into the global-warming crisis, but already it’s upending their adolescence — and will define their future.
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How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life
On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.
By Jesse Barron
The InterviewPeter Singer Wants to Shatter Your Moral Complacency
The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.
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