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
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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
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
Plus, is the future “made in India”?
By Tracy Mumford, Michael M. Grynbaum, Peter S. Goodman, Ian Stewart and
Picks from our TV experts.
By Margaret Lyons, Jeremy Egner, Elyssa Dudley, Kate LoPresti, Lynn Levy and
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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
France’s Far Right at the Gates of Power
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
The Plan to Defeat Critics of Israel in Congress
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
The Army of Poets and Students Fighting a Forgotten War
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
America’s Top Doctor on Why He Wants Warning Labels on Social Media
The surgeon general says parents should be aware that using the platforms might harm adolescents’ mental health.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Lynsea Garrison, Rob Szypko, Alex Stern, Rikki Novetsky, Lexie Diao, Michael Benoist, Dan Powell, Chelsea Daniel 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
Gershkovich Trial Begins, and Kenya Rocked by Protests
Plus, a stinging primary defeat for progressives.
By Tracy Mumford, Abdi Latif Dahir, Ian Stewart and
Assange Agrees to Plea Deal, and Israel-Lebanon Border Strikes Intensify
Plus, China’s extraordinary moon mission.
By Tracy Mumford, Patrick Kingsley, Ian Stewart and
Biden Attacks Trump on Abortion, and an Illicit Hajj Industry
Plus, the soaring costs of caring for pets.
By Tracy Mumford, Lisa Lerer, Ivan Nechepurenko, Katie Thomas, Ian Stewart and
Trump Narrows Biden’s Cash Lead, and Heat Shatters Records
Plus, the Taylor Swift inflation effect.
By Tracy Mumford, Shane Goldmacher, Alan Feuer, Davis Land 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
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
It’s a political question at the heart of 2024 and the premise of Trump’s criminal trial. We check in with two female pollsters who wrote a book in 2005, claiming to know … one of whom happens to be Kellyanne Conway.
By Astead W. Herndon, Caitlin O’Keefe 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
Google Eats Rocks, a Win for A.I. Interpretability and Safety Vibe Check
“Pass me the nontoxic glue and a couple of rocks, because it’s time to whip up a meal with Google’s new A.I. Overviews.”
By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Rachel Cohn, Whitney Jones, Jen Poyant, Brad Fisher, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman, Rowan Niemisto 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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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
Remembering pop icon Françoise Hardy.
By Elyssa Dudley, Wendy Dorr, Tina Antolini, Chris Wood, Daniel Powell and
To Have a Great Summer, You Need a Great Song
Wesley Morris on why identifying the “song of summer” is more art than science.
By Alex Barron, Paula Szuchman, Sophia Lanman, Melissa Kirsch and
A look at one of the jazz icon’s most provocative albums.
By John White, Lynn Levy, Daniel Ramirez and
Charli XCX, Robert Plant and More Music for Your Weekend
Our critic’s favorite new songs
By Elyssa Dudley, Kate LoPresti, Tina Antolini, Daniel Ramirez and
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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
The Good News About a Bad G.P.A.
A mediocre high school record doesn’t have to define your life.
By Megan K. Stack and
Hunter Biden and the Sadness of Being Defined by Your Sins
President Ronald Reagan’s daughter Patti Davis on addiction and the political spotlight.
By Patti Davis 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.
By Lydia Polgreen and
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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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The Economic Theory That Explains Why Americans Are So Mad
Annie Lowrey talks about how the affordability crisis is shaping how Americans perceive the state of the economy.
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Celine Dion Can Only Be Herself
The singer’s over-the-top sincerity and expressiveness were once seen as irredeemably uncool. In the new documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” they have become her superpowers.
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The Chef Is Human. The Reviewer Isn’t.
A new study showed people real restaurant reviews and ones produced by A.I. They couldn’t tell the difference.
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The Late-in-Life Lesbian Experience Blossoms Online
Social media and websites have become a valuable resource to some women who have come out in their later years or after marriages to men.
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The Weatherman Who Tried to Bring Climate Science to a Red State
Chris Gloninger said he was hired to talk about global warming in his forecasts. That’s when things heated up.
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Is Murray Hill’s Showbiz Dream Finally Coming True?
For years he wowed ’em in the clubs with his drag-king lounge act. Now, against all odds, he’s breaking out.
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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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Boen Wang goes back to a day that changed the course of his family’s story.
The things that go through your head during a disaster.
The June 21, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
Plus, Louisiana and the Ten Commandments.
By Tracy Mumford, Dionne Searcey, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
Seemingly independent academic work deployed in landmark court cases has undisclosed ties to pro-gun interests.
By Rachel Abrams, Mike McIntire, Will Reid, Nina Feldman, Clare Toeniskoetter, Michael Simon Johnson, Michael Benoist, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Rowan Niemisto, Dan Powell and Chris Wood
Plus, baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93.
By Tracy Mumford, Eric Schmitt, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
The June 18, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
Families in Uvalde, Texas, have sued a video game, a gun maker and Instagram, claiming they helped to groom and equip the shooter.
By Rachel Abrams, J. David Goodman, Diana Nguyen, Olivia Natt, Sydney Harper, Liz O. Baylen, Paige Cowett, Dan Powell, Rowan Niemisto, Pat McCusker, Marion Lozano and Alyssa Moxley
Plus, trouble in the avocado supply.
By Tracy Mumford, Hamed Aleaziz, Paul Sonne, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
The Southern Baptist Convention, long a bellwether for American evangelicalism, voted to oppose the use of in vitro fertilization.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Ruth Graham, Rob Szypko, Sydney Harper, Stella Tan, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Rachelle Bonja, Marc Georges, Lisa Chow, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and Alyssa Moxley
Plus, the Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.
By Tracy Mumford, Anton Troianovski, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
A Palestinian man is forced into a move he is not sure he can make.
Three editors gather to discuss 10 books they’re looking forward to over the next several months.
Plus, New York targets rogue smoke shops.
By Tracy Mumford, Luke Broadwater, Jack Ewing, Ashley Southall, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
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Meet the extreme savers obsessed with ending their careers as soon as they can.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Amy X. Wang, Luke Vander Ploeg, Mooj Zadie, Clare Toeniskoetter, Brendan Klinkenberg, Diane Wong, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop and Alyssa Moxley
Plus, a scramble to shrink student loan bills.
By Tracy Mumford, Mark Landler, Ruth Maclean, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
Donald J. Trump’s list of potential running mates has focused on a set of loyal campaigners.
By Michael Barbaro, Michael C. Bender, Rob Szypko, Stella Tan, Carlos Prieto, Jessica Cheung, Nina Feldman, Rachel Quester, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong, Rowan Niemisto and Alyssa Moxley
David Adjmi discusses “Stereophonic.”
By Alex Barron, Larissa Anderson, Daniel Ramirez and Melissa Kirsch
Plus, a major split in the hot dog world.
By Tracy Mumford, Katie Rogers, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
The president’s son was found guilty of three felony counts for lying on a federal firearms application.
By Michael Barbaro, Katie Rogers, Shannon M. Lin, Stella Tan, Will Reid, Devon Taylor, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and Alyssa Moxley
The order to suspend asylum when crossings surge shows how drastically immigration politics have shifted in the United States.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Carlos Prieto, Eric Krupke, Mooj Zadie, M.J. Davis Lin, Dan Powell and Alyssa Moxley
Plus, a dispatch from the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Tracy Mumford, Pam Belluck, Edgar Sandoval, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
The decision to shelve a long-awaited tolling plan was attributed to concerns about the city’s coronavirus pandemic recovery.
By Michael Barbaro, Ana Ley, Grace Ashford, Will Reid, Nina Feldman, Stella Tan, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Rachelle Bonja, Patricia Willens, Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell, Rowan Niemisto and Alyssa Moxley
Plus, Apple’s Siri gets an A.I. makeover.
By Tracy Mumford, Isabel Kershner, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Tripp Mickle, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
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Donald Trump has a plan for his second term: retribution. We check in with the people who’ve crossed him to hear how they feel about that.
The June 7, 2024, episode of “The Ezra Klein Show.”
Students are using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of their classmates.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Natasha Singer, Sydney Harper, Shannon M. Lin, Marc Georges, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell and Chris Wood
Plus, Pat Sajak leaves “Wheel of Fortune.”
By Tracy Mumford, Ian Stewart, Davis Land and Jessica Metzger
Plus, more new music for your weekend.
By Elyssa Dudley, Kate LoPresti, Tina Antolini, Alyssa Moxley and Jon Pareles
The deadline for a new international pandemic plan was last week. So far, negotiations have failed.
By Michael Barbaro, Apoorva Mandavilli, Alex Stern, Carlos Prieto, Stella Tan, Will Reid, Rikki Novetsky, Lexie Diao, Devon Taylor, Marion Lozano, Pat McCusker and Chris Wood
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