A Reporter Takes Pause at the Career Pause

Fed up with being overworked or unfulfilled, some young people are quitting their jobs to take “mini-retirements,” a trend that caught the eye of a Times journalist.

A Wider View Into the ‘Corner Office’

Jordyn Holman, newly at the helm of a column that interviews business leaders, has big plans for the series.

Two Photos of the Hindenburg Disaster

The crash occurred 88 years ago this Tuesday. Take a look at a pair of images from the event.

What Is … an Editing Game Show?

The newsroom recently hosted an internal game show to quiz editors on grammar rules and Times style. It was educational, exciting and all-around geeky.

How The Times Covers Crowds: Focusing on the Content, Not the Count

When reporting from protests, campaign events or other gatherings, we want to bring readers into the action on the ground.

Deep in the Subway Station, Reporters Find a Century-Old System

Much of the New York subway system still uses signal technology installed nearly 100 years ago. Two reporters wanted to find out how it worked.

A Night Owl’s Jaunt Through an Evolving Nightlife Scene

In the city that never sleeps, a reporter discovered that some New Yorkers do, in fact, want to sleep.

An Antitrust Hearing That’s Low on Drama Has High Stakes

Remedies to Google’s monopoly in internet search could change the future of the company. Read an interview with the Times reporter in the courthouse.

Old Partners in News Publishing

Before he founded The New York Times, Henry Jarvis Raymond helped start a predecessor of The Associated Press.

Even in Her Home Kitchen, Meghan Stirs Reactions

A reporter knew her article on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, would draw intense feedback. But she never expected quite how intense it would be.

In Microplastics, a Reporter Sees the Big Picture

Researchers are just beginning to understand how microplastics might be affecting human health. A Reporter visited a lab to observe some of the work.

A White House Reporter on What It Takes to Cover Trump

Tyler Pager uses a deep bench of sources to break stories about immigration, economic policy and national security.

An Image of Coretta Scott King, Poster in Hand

In 1963, Mrs. King helped lead a march commemorating the second anniversary of Women Strike for Peace.

250 Years and 16 Miles: Following Paul Revere’s Footsteps

For the 250th anniversary of Revere’s midnight ride, a reporter set out to learn what the route revealed about Boston’s political past and present.

A Reporter Gets a Buzz From Thousands of Bees

The plight of American honeybees drew a journalist away from his usual beat covering energy.

Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You

Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans.

How a Reporter Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Steak Fries

A culinary mystery and a change in perspective on the classic dish.

A History Tour, With Lessons for the Future

I wanted to write a story about the changing perceptions of the United States among Europeans. I didn’t know that I would find an example as pointed as Henri Mignon.

In New Column, Getting Serious About Creatures Close to Home

Cats. Dogs. Birds. Fish. The Pet Theory column explores pet health and science, as well as our relationships with our furry, feathered and scaled companions.

Markets ‘Hanging on Every Little Bit of Tariff Talk’

As global markets tremble over President Trump’s tariff policy, the New York Times reporter Joe Rennison remembers the advice of a mentor: It’s our job to report on a crisis, not to make it worse.

Finding Positive Climate News, One State at a Time

A new project by the Climate desk aims to recognize local climate and environmental solutions in all 50 states.

The Stories That Aren’t Archived

Before the digital age, many New York Times articles were updated or scrapped between editions, and never saved on microfilm.

Following Immigration Changes Far From Border

A reporter shares the shifts she’s seen unfold since the start of the second Trump term.

A Nail Art Neophyte Sits Down With a Manicurist

I didn’t know a topcoat from a base coat. But writing about an unfamiliar subject made me a better reporter.

Investigating a Sprawling Money Laundering Network

Two reporters spent months learning the intricacies of a sprawling network of scammers.

An Executive Editor Who Was the Last of His Kind

When Max Frankel ascended to The Times’s top spot in 1986, he set out to respect traditions as the paper entered a period of vast transformation.

Answer Their Questions, Come Away With Your Next Book

A quiz that delivers reading recommendations helps bookworms find their next reads.

A Driving Force Behind One Reporter’s Beat

Life has looked a little different for a New York Times journalist covering the U.S. auto industry — and the tech billionaire at its forefront.

Photos of Willem de Kooning, Unseen Until Now

Images from 1965 of the pre-eminent artist were stored in The Times’s archives and only recently revealed.

David Leonhardt Says Good Night to The Morning

Five years after founding The Times’s flagship newsletter, Mr. Leonhardt recently began a new role on Opinion, overseeing the editing and writing of the paper’s editorials.

History Lessons on One-Inch Templates

In the 1920s and ’30s, clerks at The Times collected stamps from overseas mail. The postage tells of a fluid world history.

The Impact of Shrinking Resources in Uganda, Seen Through a Reporter’s Eyes

After the Trump administration cut most U.S. foreign aid, a reporter wanted to understand how it would affect one of Uganda’s most vulnerable communities.

On the Trail of the Los Angeles Fires

We hiked to the origins of the Palisades and Eaton fires to investigate how they started.

A Critic Whose Beat Is, on Occasion, a Laughing Matter

Jason Zinoman started writing about comedy for The New York Times in 2011, when the world of stand-up and improv looked a little different.

When the World’s Fair Came Tumbling Down

The Panama-Pacific International Exposition was held in San Francisco in 1915. After it ended, the fair’s temporary structures had to be razed.

A Reporter With a Wealth of Knowledge on the Wealthy

What do fluctuating egg prices and ultraluxury restaurants have in common? They both fall under one Metro reporter’s beat.

You Asked, We Answered: How The Times Is Reporting on the Trump Administration

Hundreds of readers asked about our coverage of the president. Times editors and reporters responded to some of the most common questions.

Baseball, Beards and 50 Years of Yankees’ Reporting

For the first time in 50 years, a team that takes pride in a clean-cut look will allow players to grow beards.

In the L.A. Fires, a Photographer Finds a Moment of Stillness

A photojournalist was on the ground in Southern California in January to capture the fires’ devastation.

My Red Carpet Quest: A Two-Year Search for Steve

A reporter, after several attempts, managed to pin down the man who makes the celebrated carpet for the Oscars each year.

A Scoop in the Mail

Susanne Craig, an investigative reporter at The Times, was astonished to see that a manila envelope that landed in her mailbox contained pages from Donald Trump’s tax records.

Sick and Skipped Over: How We Investigated the Organ Transplant System

Patients who spend years on waiting lists are not always the first to get organs, a Times investigation found.

Reflecting on 20 Years of Canada Reporting

In a Times newsletter, a journalist based in Ottawa covers the people and events shaping his country.

The Young Voices Shaping ‘New Sonic Futures’

A new project from T magazine highlights a group of female singer-songwriters who are reinventing R&B.

Weegee Pix End Up in Morgue!

Evidence has been uncovered that decades-old street snaps by the famed photographer are still stashed in old files at The Times.

They Never Planned on Buying a Gun. Until They Did.

Some new gun owners, a reporter found, are ready to approach the painful topic of firearms with more curiosity and less confrontation.

When Food Is Only a Portion of the Story

For Kim Severson, a reporter based in Atlanta who writes about food culture for The Times, the way we eat reflects where we are as a society.

Answering Life’s Health Questions, One Week at a Time

Why am I so tired? Can alcohol cause panic attacks? In Ask Well, a column edited by Julia Calderone, The Times tackles readers’ personal health questions.

35 Years Later, a Survivor With Scars Both Seen and Unseen

She escaped death in a devastating aviation accident in 1990. Decades later, as she tried to recover her memories, a reporter struggled to piece together her story, too.

Finding Devoted Sports Fans in the Coldest Place on Earth

An innocent question from a friend inspired one reporter to seek out sports buffs in a remote and chilly place: Antarctica.

Reporter Gone Wild

We all need an occasional chance to focus on the untamed, and remind ourselves that we are a part of it. That might go double for journalists.

Weight Loss, Love and Opening Up About It All

For an article about how weight-loss drugs affect marriage and intimacy, one health reporter worked with couples to “hold up a mirror to readers.”

An Original Warhol, Carved From Potatoes

Illustrations by the artist, commissioned for The Times in 1962, were sculpted on spuds before being stamped onto paper.

That’s My Old Ball Coach

A Times writer was browsing the gray columns of newsprint when a photograph transported him to the green infield grass of childhood.

The Marks of a Good Lunch

Beginning in 1924, prominent guests of the publisher autographed leather-bound books during their visits to The Times’s headquarters.

Attention, Letter Writers: Have You Connected With Other Times Readers?

With a letter to the editor, readers can share their thoughts on articles. They can also build community with other readers. Have you developed friendships with others who have had their letters published?

Ask Us Anything About Our Reporting on the Trump Administration

Times journalists will answer your questions about our coverage.

The Tangled Tale of The Times’s URL

The Times wanted to go online in 1996 with nytimes.com. But the domain was already owned — by a Times reporter.

The Gavel Is Fake. The Advice Is Real.

Judge John Hodgman, who is not a judge, resolves small disputes with a touch of humor in his New York Times Magazine column.

Covering an Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Mile After Mile of Muck

A reporter made a long journey, much of it spent fighting through mud on a motorbike, to reach the epicenter of a viral outbreak in Africa.

A Flag From Four Years Ago

At President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, nearly 200,000 American flags filled the National Mall. Visitors were invited to take them.

From a Bustling Kitchen to a Bustling Newsroom

Eleanore Park, an editor for New York Times Cooking and Food, uses skills she learned working in San Francisco restaurants.

In Taser Logs, a Practice That Long Went Unnoticed Is Revealed

An investigation found excessive Taser use in Mississippi to be widespread after reporters examined thousands of activations from department logs, many of which had never before been reviewed.

A Frankenstein Filing Error: It’s Alive!

Mistakenly placed in Boris Karloff’s clippings folder, a photo of the actor Glenn Strange has since been published in error. Twice.

A Fashion Reporter Considers the Ways Trends Trickle Down

Jacob Gallagher, who covers men’s style for The Times, writes about teddy bear jeans, papal robes and all the fashion moments in between.

For Him, the Beer in Your Hand Is the End of the Story

Joshua M. Bernstein was writing about bars and nightlife when the craft brew wave started to rise.

In Canada, Covering the Trudeau News With an ‘Orchestra’

Times reporters in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal anticipated that Justin Trudeau would step down as prime minister. Still, covering the news required teamwork, fast thinking and confident execution.

62 Fascinating Facts of 2024

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear in articles. This year, tidbits about grudge-holding crows, the first-ever first kiss and George Washington’s dentures enlightened, informed and entertained us.

As Confetti Rained on Times Square, Y2K Bug Was a No-Show

Planes didn’t fall from the sky on Jan. 1, 2000. A technology reporter who wrote a front-page article early that morning reflects on a crisis that never was.

Jumping Out of a Plane, With Skydiving Seniors

To report on the Wuest Ways group, which has been hosting skydives since 1987, a reporter had to strap on a parachute and take the 12,500-foot leap.

Going to a Real-Life Version of Gabriel García Márquez’s Macondo

On a trip to Colombia to see the Netflix production of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” a reporter was struck by memories of real places.

A Photo of Nancy Pelosi, Rediscovered Decades Later

In 1963, the politician Thomas D’Alesandro Jr. submitted a photo to appear with The New York Times’s announcement of his daughter’s engagement.

You Better Watch Out (for Clichés)

Do you hear what we hear? It’s The Times’s annual reminder to avoid overused holiday phrases.

Dateline: Yonder Star

As Christmas nears, New York Times journalists send dispatches from places like Santa Claus, Ind., and North Pole, N.Y.

Times Company v. Sullivan: The Case That Helped Make Modern Libel Law

L.B. Sullivan sued The New York Times over a civil rights fund-raising advertisement. The Supreme Court ruled against him in 1964.

What Broadway Gets Right and Wrong About Journalism

A Culture writer takes stock of recent stage productions that depict newsrooms and reporters.

Holiday Hints From a Gift-Guide Maker

Mari Uyehara helps develop the dozens of guides published by Wirecutter. She likes gifts you can’t buy in more than one place.

Walt Disney, Painted Out of the Photo

A photo found in The New York Times’s clippings library held a secret: One famous figure had been cropped out in order to spotlight another.

An Article on Hysterectomies Asks What Might Have Been Lost

Rachel E. Gross, a health reporter, was used to asking tough questions, but here her reporting presented a new challenge: Some patients didn’t know which organs had been removed from their bodies.

Meeting (and Ignoring) Former Chimp Stars

Retired performing chimpanzees are living in zoos and sanctuaries across the country, where they are trying to relearn how to be apes.

How Will Donald Trump’s Comeback Look on the Wall?

Portraits of the presidents hang outside the boardroom at The New York Times Building.

Scrubbing Up for a Peek at the Resuscitated Notre-Dame Cathedral

Michael Kimmelman, the architecture critic for The New York Times, visited the Paris landmark last summer amid the restoration.

The Glorious, Behind-the-Scenes Mess That Is Cookie Week

A weeklong celebration of cookies takes months of planning and baking, not to mention various photo and video shoots.

With ‘Sunset Boulevard,’ One Look Wasn’t Enough

A bare-bones revival of the Broadway musical grew on me with subsequent viewings, and the additional details I noticed bolstered my reporting.

Behind the Scenes With Our Thanksgiving Day Parade Reporter

Sarah Maslin Nir has covered the annual event in New York City through freezing temperatures, gusting winds and always crowded sidewalks.

More Than a Dozen Drafts From Dallas on One November Day

An article budget from Nov. 22, 1963, shows the scramble to explain President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.

In New York, Reporting on Four Fires in Four Days

Anything is on the table for a general assignment reporter in New York. Still, a series of brush fires in the city and a big blaze upstate were far from expected.

Underground, in the Mud, At Sea: A Reporter Goes Far to Cover Energy

Electricity has become our most critical resource. Oil is still coveted. The drive for energy has taken one Times reporter all over the map.

Picking Up My Rifle Once More as I Cover Guns in America

A reporter and former infantryman in Afghanistan had let his AR-15, used for target shooting, collect dust. Then he began writing about gun culture.

At COP29, Climate ‘Optimism Has Been Dampened’

Brad Plumer is reporting from Azerbaijan, where the annual U.N. climate summit got underway this week.

Jim Hendricks? Oh, Jimi Hendrix.

A misspelled name meant photos of one of the musician’s most memorable performances, at Woodstock, were hiding in plain sight for three decades.

Newsletter as Dinner Party: Serving Up Science and Health Advice

Jancee Dunn dispenses tips, tricks and advice on how to build a sounder mind and body in The Times’s Well newsletter.

Unions on Strike and a Newspaper on Pause

The New York Times and the unions representing its workers have had a handful of labor disputes, including one that left the city without The Times for 114 days.

A Spectator to a Team Celebrating Pride

In 2019, a gay couple bought an English rugby team, and the community immediately embraced them. Rory Smith witnessed the unexpected camaraderie.

Photographing the Newsroom on Election Night

Simbarashe Cha and Sara Krulwich, two New York Times photographers, documented Tuesday evening in the newsroom.

Election Night at The Times, Through the Decades

The first presidential election The Times covered was in 1852. Things have changed a lot since the days of typewriters and motographs — see how, in archival images from decades past.

What a Trump Rally Showed Me That Videos Never Could

At Donald J. Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a Times reporter saw a more complete picture of the people who fuel his political movement.

Photographing Every President Since Reagan

Doug Mills reflects on nearly 40 years of taking photos of presidents.

Sprinting to Election Day, in Spanish

A team of editors and translators help communicate election coverage to Spanish-speaking readers, which comes with its own set of unique challenges.

How the Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night.

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Endorsing presidential candidates

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Print edition deadlines

Picking stories for the app

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Choosing the top story

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Covering congressional races

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Polling and 2016

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: When do we call races?

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Accuracy of polls

Why we poll

Internal disputes

Data and Election Analytics

Checking reporters’ biases

Fact-checking the candidates

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: False claims about election integrity

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Covering the candidates

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: Choosing which reporters cover which candidates

Our journalists answer questions from readers.

Your questions about The Times’s election coverage: ‘Sane-washing’

Our journalists answer questions from readers

In the Race for Congress, a Reporter Starts ‘With a Blank Notebook’

Catie Edmondson, who has been covering Capitol Hill for The New York Times since 2018, tries to glean patterns that will determine control of the House.

The Newspaper That Almost Was

Reporters and editors at The New York Times had diligently prepared for one outcome of the 2016 presidential race. Then the election results poured in.

Twenty Election Cycles and Counting

Carl Hulse has covered congressional campaigns for four decades. Much has changed, but one thing remains constant: Journalists must be ready for the unexpected.

From Swing States to Drive-Throughs: On the Campaign Trail with Trump

Since 2023, the political correspondent Michael Gold has followed the former president’s campaign, which has proved to be anything but predictable.

What’s It Like to Tail the Vice President?

Nicholas Nehamas is one of two Times reporters following Kamala Harris on the campaign trail — a job that comes with certain challenges for his health and diet.

The Person Leading The Times’s Politics Team

That the election cycle has been turbulent may be the understatement of the century. And David Halbfinger is overseeing coverage of every twist and turn through Election Day and its aftermath.

A Requiem for a Fictitious Congressman

Godfrey G. Gloom, who was frequently featured in The Times’s pages, met a colorful end in 1936.

What I’ve Learned Interviewing More Than 200 New York Times Journalists

Over the past four years, I’ve written more than 100 articles that explain our journalism. What I learned might surprise you.

Hard News and Honky-Tonks: How to Cover the American South

As a reporter responsible for region news in the South, Emily Cochrane covers hurricanes, trials, country music and more.

A Test of Knowledge and a Winning Entrant

Can you guess which former New York Times critic won the newspaper’s intercollegiate contest as a student?

A Cryptic Letter With a Clear Warning

A domestic terrorist group sent a note to The New York Times admitting to detonating a bomb in Queens.

From the Sidelines, Joy and Empowerment on Full Display

Sui-Lee Wee, the Southeast Asia bureau chief, reported on women who had fled Myanmar and found refuge — and the delight of soccer — in Thailand.

Curious About How The Times Is Covering the Election? Send Us Your Questions.

The election is fast approaching. New York Times editors and reporters want to answer your questions about how we will cover one of the biggest nights in news.

Layoffs, Mergers and Ego Clashes, Oh My! How One Reporter Covers It All.

To report on the business of media, the journalist Ben Mullin says he is “endlessly curious” about the people populating his own industry.

A Capsule of the Past, a Vessel for the Future

In 1999, The Times Magazine commissioned a time capsule to be opened at the next millennium. It has been hidden from public view since 2018.

Bowling, Billiards and Emergency Brakes: Inside the Tram Olympics

Amelia Nierenberg recently traveled to Frankfurt to report on an annual competition between the captains of some of Europe’s sleekest public transit systems.

An Interview With a Master Interviewer, Robert Caro

Alexandra Alter spent time with the author at a new exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of his book “The Power Broker.”

A Note From Irving Berlin, the ‘Nation’s Songwriter’

The lyricist and composer wrote thousands of compositions — and one stern letter to The New York Times.

Plastic Waste and Toxic Sludge: A Sweep of a Messy Beat

The Climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi is interested in all the things we take for granted about our environment.

A Season of Culture, Celebrated Over 92 Pages

Arts & Leisure’s fall preview connects readers with the season’s noteworthy cultural works. And there are many.

A Patch of Pride

Robert D. McFadden, a masterful rewrite reporter and obituary writer, retired from The New York Times after 63 years.

How a TV Critic Navigates an Age of Endless Content

James Poniewozik, The New York Times’s chief television critic, discusses the state of modern television and the struggle to watch it all.

Exposing a Hospital Chain’s Disturbing Practices

Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas spent months looking into a psychiatric hospital chain that held some people against their will for financial reasons, not medical ones.

Underwear for Horses? A Hoax, Cemented in Print.

Alan Abel duped the nation — and The New York Times — with his satirical nonprofit, the Society for Indecency to Naked Animals. Artifacts in The Times’s archives serve as embarrassing reminders.

Reporting From Row Z at the U.S. Open

Two New York Times reporters climbed their way to the nosebleed sections of Arthur Ashe Stadium, where they met dedicated tennis fans.

Watching Movies Like It’s 1999

A multimedia Culture desk series, “Class of 1999,” revisits a group of mold-breaking, star-studded films released that year.

A Fixture of Times Past

A brass pendant light once hung in the lobby of the newspaper’s former headquarters.

On Relationships, a Reporter Connects With Readers

How do I repair my marriage? How can I strengthen my friendships? Catherine Pearson, a writer on the Well desk, helps readers find answers to these questions and more.

A Father Found His Son, but a Happy Ending Remains Elusive

Shawn Hubler, who covers California for The Times, shares how she balances objectivity with empathy while reporting on homelessness.

Why an Asian American Reporter Wanted to Write About Romance

Hollywood has portrayed Asian American men in unflattering ways for decades. One Culture reporter aimed to bring the uncomfortable conversations out of group chats, and into The Times.

The Gender Gap Among Gen Z Voters, Explained

Claire Cain Miller spoke with eight young women supporting Harris, and eight young men backing Trump. Here’s what she learned.

Bridging the Uplifting and the Harrowing in San Francisco

Heather Knight, the San Francisco bureau chief for The New York Times, strives to reflect all sides and perspectives of the city.

An Early, Original Print by W. Eugene Smith

W. Eugene Smith was known for his war photography. But a photo he took of a trough as a teenager in Wichita, Kan., helped kick-start his career.

Images of History, From Film to Digital

The reporter and photographer David Gonzalez once had to ship his film rolls to The Times’s Manhattan office. But in 1999, he went digital.

A Project That Celebrates Collaboration and Cooperation

For T Magazine, Kate Guadagnino set out to identify the many people involved in creating a single object or artistic work, including a luxury handbag, a performance piece, a pizza and more.

The Times Newsroom Goes to the Democratic National Convention

Lisa Lerer, a New York Times politics reporter, will cover the D.N.C. with a host of colleagues, building a makeshift office at the event in Chicago.

Myths, Plagues and Battles, on the 12th Floor of The Times

A group of Times employees are reading their way through Emily Wilson’s translation of the “Iliad,” the epic poem attributed to Homer.

Stroke by Wobbly Stroke, Learning to Accept Imperfection

During a recent assignment, a reporter learned the basics of calligraphy — and with it, how to practice self-compassion.

As Markets Rock, a Reporter Stays Steady

Joe Rennison, who covers financial markets for The New York Times, raced home from vacation when a slowdown in the U.S. economy sparked widespread worry.

Taking Note of History in the Making

Hours after the attempted assassination on former President Donald J. Trump, a Times editor outlined upcoming coverage of the event for the newspaper.

Inside the ‘Shakespearean Drama’ of the Murdoch Family

The reporters Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler, experts on the Murdoch empire, reflect on the revelation and implications of a clandestine legal battle.

In Tahiti’s Waters, an Ocean Photographer Follows Big Waves

To capture images of surfers taking on the dangerous swells in Teahupo’o, Ben Thouard must suit up himself.

The Apple of One Business Reporter’s Eye

Since 2022, Tripp Mickle has covered news surrounding one of the biggest technology companies in Silicon Valley.

The Science Behind Olympic Greatness, Revealed Through Motion

How do skateboarders seemingly defy gravity? How do gymnasts flip in the air? They have skill — and, as a Times interactive explored, an understanding of the laws of motion, physics and energy.

Biden’s Withdrawal From Race, a Reporter’s Call to Action

Reid J. Epstein, a politics reporter at The New York Times, had just finished eating cupcakes at his son’s birthday party when he saw Biden’s bombshell announcement. He raced home, and got to work.

An ‘Awful Event’ for the United States, and an Editor

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln shook the nation. But it was the concurrent attack on the secretary of state that also shook the founder of The New York Times, who considered him a political exemplar.

How a School Bus Electrified a Reporter’s Hometown

Dionne Searcey traveled to Wymore, Neb., where she grew up, to learn about some residents’ resistance to a new battery-powered bus.

Documenting a #MeToo Investigation Seven Years Later

An article on claims of sexual misconduct against Louis C.K. led to backlash against the women who spoke out. “Sorry/Not Sorry,” a New York Times documentary, examined the aftermath.

Who Needs a Recipe to Cook a Hot Dog, Anyway?

Sometimes, the easiest dishes are the toughest to get just right. Ali Slagle, who develops recipes for Times Cooking, wants to help home chefs make fan-favorite foods ‘with feeling.’

Doug Mills, Times Photographer at Trump Rally: ‘I Just Kept Doing My Job’

Doug Mills, a Times photographer, was at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa., on Saturday when shots rang out. He described his experience to Times Insider.

Snack on This at Your Weekend Barbecue: The Etymology of ‘Pickle’

Spicy brines, baseball debacles and burger accouterments: Pickles are easy to get caught in, and even easier to enjoy.

A Reporter Who Sees Meaning in the Stars

As a science reporter, Katrina Miller covers the cosmos, innovations in physics, space exploration and more.

With Empathy, Bearing Witness to One Family’s Plight

For months, two journalists documented a Venezuelan family’s journey to the United States, and the struggles they faced after they crossed the border.

A Week of Extreme Weather, Explained

July has brought a record-breaking hurricane, early-season wildfires and triple-digit temperatures. Judson Jones, a meteorologist and reporter, cleared up the connections between the events.

What’s the Deal With All the Flags on the Jersey Shore?

One journalist, a resident of the beach town Avalon, N.J., wanted to find out.

On ‘Hard Fork,’ a Hard Look at the Future of Technology

Kevin Roose and Casey Newton reflect on the success of their podcast and look toward what’s next.

My Unlikely Path From Jail to Journalism

While serving a sentence for burglary, I enrolled in a college journalism class. When I interviewed my correctional officer, my world broadened.

With Unusual Stories, He Finds a Curious Audience

Thanks to a beat without boundaries, Steven Kurutz can follow trends wherever they take him.

A History of ‘Shade,’ Illuminated in The Times’s Pages

A brief account of the evolution of the word shade, whether you’re seeking it this summer … or throwing it.

On the End of the Line, Hundreds of Frantic Voices Seek Help

A reporter observed a day of messages to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. She does not know the callers’ names, but she’ll never forget their stories.

Covering the Final, Chaotic Days of the Supreme Court Term

It’s a busy time for a reporter on the Supreme Court beat, with momentous decisions coming down one after another.

Covid Changed Everything, Including How We Cover the Bird Flu

The Times’s science and global health reporter shared how the pandemic shaped her current reporting on viruses, including bird flu, which is seeing an uptick in cases.

Politicians Can Bend the Truth. Here’s How We Bend It Back.

When candidates take to a lectern, we are there to fact-check their claims and bring you the truth.

A Patriotic Tribute, a Time-Honored Tradition

Times readers can again expect to find a full-page transcription of the Declaration of Independence in the newspaper this Fourth of July.

Getting Acquainted With Our New Workplace Columnist

Anna Holmes, the incoming writer of Work Friend, shares what to expect from the column now that so many of our relationships with the office have changed.

A Shared Lived Experience Fueled an Investigation on Hair Relaxers

To report on the dangers of hair straightening products, one writer recalled her childhood — and that of other Black women.

For a Story on Disney, a Writer Tests New Waters

When Walt Disney World replaced a ride that was based on a racist film with a new attraction, Brooks Barnes, who covers entertainment, was first in line.

At ‘Playgrounds of Privilege,’ a Reporter Takes the Pulse of Power

Jacob Bernstein, a reporter on the Styles desk, writes about philanthropists, media magnates and other social connectors in New York City.

Geeking Out Over a Word’s History

A circus performer, an unsociable student or someone who is ahead of the curve? Over the decades, a “geek” has been all three.

Why Cover Saudi Arabia as a Travel Destination?

An editor on the Travel desk explains our decision to explore the Middle Eastern kingdom.

A Column in Which Age Takes Center Stage

For Paula Span, a columnist for The Times’s Health section, the subject of aging doesn’t age.

A Kinetic Piece of Art Will Stop Moving

“Moveable Type,” in which screens flash fragments from The Times’s news report, has been in the lobby of the company’s headquarters since 2007.

A Project Explores the Artistic Power of Loss

Artists spoke to The Times about how grief and loss drive creativity. Photographs accompanying the text allow space for readers to insert their own emotions.

A Reporter Whose Beat Blends Sports and Culture

Emmanuel Morgan is enticed by how athletes and sports leagues are increasingly dipping into music, television and other media.

Archival Treasures ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’

The Times’s clippings library, with millions of pieces of reference material, can tell its own stories.

A Productive Chat on the Significance of ‘Slack’

Once referring to those prone to idle behavior, the word has come somewhat full circle.

Going Behind the Scenes of ‘Popcast (Deluxe)’

The weekly culture roundup show, hosted by Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli, celebrates its first anniversary on May 31.

A Look at California Today, and Tomorrow

Soumya Karlamangla, who writes The Times’s California newsletter, wants to balance uplifting stories and hard news happening in the Golden State.

In ‘Where to Eat,’ Digesting the Complex New York Dining Scene

In her weekly newsletter, Nikita Richardson takes readers through New York’s five boroughs and offers suggestions, tips and advice for dining out.

When Reporters Need a Voice, Sometimes They Ask the Crowd

Reader callouts are like fliers on a digital bulletin board. They help journalists find sources — and discover stories they didn’t know they were looking for.

A Skyscraper Refurbished in Miniature and Memory

A model of The New York Times’s old headquarters in Times Square was missing the gargoyles that once adorned the building. Enter a graphics editor with a passion on the side.

An Editor Whose Business Is Fitness

Molly Mirhashem, an editor on the Well desk, wants to motivate readers of all ages and experience levels.

Looking to the Past for Early Meanings of Nostalgia

Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness.

She Almost Went on a Mormon Mission. She Became a Journalist Instead.

Lauren Jackson went back to church in London, Paris and Los Angeles to cover the evolution of missionary work.

A Bittersweet Toast to Retirement

A New York Times Magazine article captured the final working days of seven Americans who expressed joy, fear and anxiety about the next chapter of their lives.

Covering the Other Manhattan Trial

Tracey Tully’s reporting domain is New Jersey. But for the next six weeks, she’ll journey across the Hudson River to report on the federal corruption trial of Senator Robert Menendez.

A Place for the Humble Thank-You Note

The Times’s investigation into the allegations against Harvey Weinstein won a Pulitzer Prize, and inspired a Hollywood movie. There were modest forms of praise, too.

A Reporter With Expertise in the Uncertainty of Nutrition

With a Ph.D. in nutritional biology, Alice Callahan bridges the gap between the science and the readers who just want to be told how to eat.

Checking in With an Airline Reporter

To cover the bustling world of aviation, Christine Chung considers the plights and predicaments of readers.

In the Comments Section, Writerly Discourse Awaits

A critic for the Book Review finds joy — and inspiration — in engaging with readers via the comments forums on his articles.

Do You Know the Origin of the Word ‘Quiz’?

OK, so this is actually a trick question …

We Watched Horses Die on the Track. Will Anything Change?

Last year, 12 horses died at Churchill Downs, and another 13 died at Saratoga. In a new documentary, two reporters examine the issues surrounding the sport.

An Intimate Look at Modern Love and Marriage

Amanda Montei, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, spoke to more than 30 married people for whom sex is not essential.

‘The Interview,’ a ‘Full-Course Dinner’ With the World’s Most Interesting People

The New York Times’s newest podcast, hosted by David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro, offers wide-ranging conversations with notable guests.

Putting the Spotlight on Spot Illustrations

Small sketches that appear on the top of Page A3 of the newspaper provide a daily dose of delight.

Breaking Down New Rules About ‘Forever Chemicals’

Lisa Friedman, who covers climate change, discussed the fight to regulate toxic chemicals found in nearly half of America’s tap water.

A Restaurant Critic’s Full Plate Encroaches on His Palate

Pete Wells’s first guide to New York’s restaurants was based on a decade of eating. To write a second, did he bite off more than he could chew?

The History of ‘Stereotype,’ Written on Metal Plates

Stereotype printing is pressed into the story of The New York Times.

Taking Account of Rising Health Care Costs

Have your out-of-network insurance bills skyrocketed? Chris Hamby, an investigative reporter for The Times, may have an explanation.

A Portrait Fit for a Publisher

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. steered The Times during an era of great change. His likeness now hangs at the organization’s headquarters.

The Mechanics of Covering Trump’s Manhattan Criminal Trial

Beginning on April 15, Times reporters will provide up-to-the-minute updates on the trial.

The Man Who Kept The Times’s Lights On

Donald Dimmock, who died in March at 79, ran the electric department at The New York Times, where he worked for more than three decades.

Roberta Smith Looks Back on Three Decades of Art Criticism

Ms. Smith, a pioneering co-chief art critic for The New York Times, retired last month after more than 4,500 reviews and essays.

Grunge: A Dull Date, the Sound of Seattle, a ‘Time Capsule’

The New York Times has a long and complicated history with the word grunge. Let’s get down and dingy in it.

Tom Bodkin Believes in Form, Function and the Enduring Elegance of Design

After a 46-year career at The New York Times, Mr. Bodkin is retiring from his role as chief creative officer.

When an Editor’s Job Is to Follow the Moon

As North America prepares for the total solar eclipse on April 8, Michael Roston, an editor on the Health and Science desk, prepares The Times.

On the Hunt, a Real Estate Reporter Strikes Gold

A man’s bizarre scheme to take over a hotel had the makings of an only-in-New-York story.

The ‘Awkwardness and Uncertainty’ of Unregulated Sperm Donation

A New York Times documentary follows sperm donors and recipients who operate outside of the fertility industry.

Can’t Make It to the Eclipse? Come With Us.

Like the moon over the sun, we have it covered. Here’s what we are doing.

An Altered Masterpiece

In 1914, an Easter section in The Times that showed paintings from the Metropolitan Museum was a sensation. But there was something off about Fra Angelico’s ‘The Crucifixion.’

A Reporter Appraises the State of Real Estate

Change is coming for many American home buyers and sellers, as well as the agents representing them. Debra Kamin, who covers real estate, explains the shift.

Life on Both Sides of the Wall at Guantánamo Bay

Season 4 of the “Serial” podcast, nearly a decade in the making, tells an insider history of the infamous American military prison.

What’s Going on With Legal Marijuana in New York?

Get up to speed on the state’s nascent cannabis industry with the New York Times reporter who covers it.

An Editor Who Makes Times Visuals Accessible to All

Jaime Tanner, The New York Times’s first accessibility visuals editor, wants to remove barriers to make sure readers with disabilities can engage with Times visual journalism.

Hey, Dude, What’s the History of Dude?

Over the decades, dudes have been fops, ‘dandified dilettantes,’ cool guys and surfers.

As the Basketball Games Begin, the N.C.A.A.’s Model Fractures

This weekend, college basketball tournaments will unfurl before millions of viewers and against a backdrop of seismic change.

A Psychedelics Reporter With a Changing Perspective

Can an experimental drug cure opioid addiction? Andrew Jacobs, who writes about psychedelic medicine for The Times, explored the “promise and peril” of ibogaine.

The Tinge of Stained Glass

In the old New York Times headquarters, stained-glass panels adorned the editorial offices — and colored the place in more ways than one.

A Reporter With a Fear of Snakes Joins a Snake Catcher

To write about the increase in snake encounters in Australia, a journalist had to get hands-on with the slithering reptiles.

A Finance Reporter Who Invests in Readers’ Well-Being

Taxes. Tuition. Cryptocurrency trading. Since 2008, Ron Lieber has answered hard-hitting questions about personal finance as the Your Money columnist.

The Meaning of Influence, Written in the Stars

Celestial bodies have influence. So do drinks, advertisers and a TikTok personality known as Pookie.

A Pop Culture Reporter With His Eye on the Prizes

Kyle Buchanan shares why stamina is paramount during Hollywood awards season and how he approaches interviews with media-shy (and media-savvy) celebrities.

A Journalist Who Moves Between Writing and Recording

In an interview, the reporter Annie Correal discussed why she was “thinking for audio” during a recent assignment in South America.

At Fashion Week, a Critic Considers What Clothes Have to Say

From Paris, Vanessa Friedman, The Times’s chief fashion critic, shared what she looks for on the runway and the forces shaping fashion right now.

The Face of The Times, and the Man Who Commissioned It

Tom Bodkin ordered up NYTCheltenham to replace a mélange of typefaces and sharpen the design of the newspaper.

A Basement of Items, a Lifetime of Stories

For the Metro section, Chelsia Rose Marcius explored a New York Police Department trove of objects from crime scenes, lost items and other artifacts.

Who Are the People in Flaco the Owl’s Neighborhood?

Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl took to New York, and New Yorkers took to him. To turn that into an article, a reporter had to take to the wing.

Cold Plunges and Cuddling With Cats: Photographing the ‘Great Performers’

What do celebrities do in their downtime? A new project by The New York Times Magazine captures the awards season’s buzziest actors in their element.

The Times and the Tablet

In 2010, the Apple iPad offered a new way to read the news. To prepare for its arrival, The Times needed a model.

A Cancer Diagnosis and an Uncertain Path Forward

For Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The Times, news of King Charles III’s recent diagnosis reflects a “milestone” in the way Buckingham Palace communicates with the public.

Platonic, Romantic or Journalistic?

To write an article about dating norms, a reporter brought his subject to the dinner table.

The Hidden Costs of a Street Food Cart

Stefanos Chen, who covers the New York economy, spoke with a food vendor about the rising costs and red tape that threaten his business.

The First Meaning of ‘Crush’ Came Long Before a ‘First Crush’

Cupid is no lexicographer. So, before Valentine’s Day, we looked into the evolution of the word “crush.”

A Critic Who Strives to Hit the Right Note

Zachary Woolfe, the classical music critic for The New York Times, shared how he endeavors to make his writing accessible to both neophytes and experts.

Lyndon B. Johnson, Reluctant Lunch Guest

Ever wary of the Eastern establishment, President Johnson needed advice before a formal luncheon at The New York Times in 1964.

A Retail Reporter Takes Stock of Her Beat

As the retail industry continues to transform, Jordyn Holman, a reporter for the Business desk at The New York Times, describes what changes may be in store for consumers.

A Pop, Dip and Spin Through the History of ‘Pose’

Though the word “pose” is associated with voguing, it is less a part of the vocabulary and more a part of the movement.

A Fond Farewell to South Korea

An editor recalls moving to Seoul during the coronavirus pandemic and watching The Times open a digital newsroom in the city.

On a Budget, a Travel Reporter Learns Invaluable Lessons

Lengthy layovers, lost bags and last-minute panic: Elaine Glusac has experienced it all (and then some) as the Frugal Traveler columnist.

A Reporter at The New York Times, a Child at Heart

Laurel Graeber, who has covered kids’ entertainment at The Times for nearly three decades, shared her favorite stories and interviews from the beat.

Exploring the 3-Year Cruise That Never Set Sail

When a voyage around the world fell apart before it ever left the dock, Ceylan Yeginsu, a travel reporter, wanted to understand how it all went wrong.

When ‘Contemporary Issues’ and Campus Politics Collide

Colleges across the United States have been roiled by controversy. Anemona Hartocollis, a reporter on the higher education beat, discussed how she approaches it all.

A Day in the Kitchen at The New York Times Cooking Studio

The sunlit space buzzes with activity, as photographers and photo editors, food stylists and their assistants prep and cook, frame and reframe, in pursuit of the most mouthwatering shot.

A Judge’s Oath, a Journalist’s Promise

A very old way of saying “impartially” lives on in Times history.

For Six Months, Bringing Dark Stories to Light

Debra Kamin spoke with current and former agents at eXp Realty, a real estate brokerage, where several women said they had been victims of drugging and sexual assault.

Tracy Bennett Brings Whimsy to Wordle

After The New York Times announced that Ms. Bennett would become Wordle’s first editor, her life took a public turn. About a year later, she’s still getting used to it.

A Toast to a Year and a Word

As we raise a glass to the past year and the one ahead, let’s explore the history of the tradition and its name.

New York Stories, for the Troops

A reporter’s columns about city life were a good fit for the Armed Services Editions, which published books for the American soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines fighting World War II.

In the Skies, on the Road and Reporting Along the Way

The transportation beat called Niraj Chokshi’s name, but it hasn’t significantly changed the way he travels.

A Reporter Who Has (to Look Up) Rizz

Jennifer Schuessler, a longtime lover of language, always awaits Oxford’s Word of the Year with anticipation.

A Photographer in Pursuit of the Moments Between Fires

On a long-term assignment following wildland firefighters, Max Whittaker observed them struggling against walls of flames and grinding their morning coffee.

A.I. Chatbots, Hens and Humans Can All ‘Hallucinate’

What made Sydney, the A.I.-powered chatbot, fall in love with a New York Times reporter? A hallucination, probably.

Would You Like to Buy a Vowel? First Understand the Data.

The Upshot wanted to solve a puzzle: How could you boost your odds of correctly guessing an answer on ‘Wheel of Fortune’?

With Issue No. 60,000, One Correction Comes to Mind

In 1999, a news assistant’s number crunching revealed that The Times had gotten ahead of itself.

Printed With Company

In Queens, The New York Times shares its printing presses with more than two dozen other periodicals.

Hundreds of Movies, 2 Critics and Just 10 Picks Each

Selecting the 10 best films of the year is always an exercise in decisiveness. This year, a strong slate made cutting the list a “small agony,” one critic said.

A Word’s History, Obscured by Snow and Lore

“American storms,” Davy Crockett and a mysterious man called Lightning Ellis: The story behind the word “blizzard” is no less opaque than the visibility during the storm itself.

Inside the ‘Envy Office,’ Reporters Find a Trend, and a Story

Stylish workplaces are popping up across corporate America and on social media. Two journalists teamed up to find out if sophisticated design is enough to bring people back to the office.

After Tragedy, a Failed System in New York Is Revealed

Two Times reporters spent more than a year examining how breakdowns of New York City’s social safety net preceded some acts of violence by homeless and mentally ill people.

An Exclusive Look at a Dictator’s End

After Benito Mussolini was executed by Italian partisans, a Times reporter in Europe raced to send proof to New York.

A Conversation With Sam Altman, Cast in a New Light

Two podcast hosts recorded an interview with the chief executive of OpenAI. Two days later, he was fired.

The Juicy Secrets Behind Food Styling

How does photographed fare always look so good? Three food stylists for Thanksgiving recipes shared their tips for making dishes appear appetizing but approachable.

From Vegetation to Prevarication, Hedge’s Meaning Has Grown

As a verb, “hedge” first meant to create a border with shrubbery. But it’s not just land that can be hedged: so too can bets, investments and words.

But How Does the Book Sound?

In August, The Times began publishing regular reviews of audiobooks, a booming segment of the publishing industry.

A Reporter Doesn’t Ask for Trust, but Tries to Earn It

Jan Hoffman, who recently wrote about the lives of people struggling with addiction, approaches her sources with empathy, candor and zero expectations.

Portraits From a Photo Shoot Far, Far Away

For an article about people who plan to send their remains to space, The New York Times Magazine arranged a remote-photography process. The sessions captured an astral mood.

A New York Reporter With a New Perspective

Luis Ferré-Sadurní’s plans took an unexpected turn when Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an impromptu trip to Israel last month.

A Map of New York, With Details Up for Debate

A project from The Upshot captures residents’ disagreements over neighborhood names and borders.

N.F.L. Fans, Take a Number for Your Team’s Chances

The Upshot’s N.F.L. Playoff Simulator is churning out options for the 10th straight year.

A Word That’s True to Its Core

“Core” defines the center of something. But it also wears an aesthetic meaning.

Engaging and Aging on ‘The Golden Bachelor’

Two members of The New York Times’s Culture section discuss how a twist on a decades-old reality series has become must-watch television.

A Story Revealed in Data, Dining and Dosas

Two designers and graphics editors teamed up with a Food reporter to answer a question that has haunted New Yorkers: How can you snag a hard-to-get restaurant reservation?

For One Writer, Crime Is a ‘Window’ Into Society

Sarah Weinman, who writes a monthly crime and mystery column for the Book Review, discussed her niche.

A Stroke of Serendipity, a Stunning Solar Eclipse

Danielle Dowling, an editor for The New York Times, recently traveled to Texas Hill Country to witness the event in person.

With Rent Out of Reach, a Back Seat Becomes a Bedroom

For a Times journalist, months of reporting led to surprising discoveries about the growing number of Americans who, amid a nationwide housing crisis, live in their cars.

The Spirited History of ‘Ghost’

‘Ghost’ is a word that won’t soon fade from the pop-culture lexicon.

Stories on Living Small, at Large

In a biweekly column for Real Estate, Julie Lasky and Tim McKeough dispense advice and profile people making the most of homes short on one key feature: square footage.

What’s Driving New York’s Parking Problem? A Reporter Explains.

Sarah Maslin Nir, a journalist for the Metro section, set out to learn about the forces fueling the city’s scarcity of parking spots.

A Spanish-Language Newsletter for the Fluent and the Curious

El Times distributes news from the Spanish-speaking world. It also attracts learners of the language.

Tagging Along With The New York Times’s Chief Theater Critic

At a recent performance of “Gutenberg! The Musical!” on Broadway, Jesse Green gave us an inside look at his review process.

The View From the Press Gallery on a ‘Surreal’ Day in the House

A congressional reporter talks about the vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, and what the ‘frenetic’ days ahead may look like.

An Enduring Concept of Oneness

If a term isn’t helpful, a new one will replace it. That’s not the case with “union.”

On the Future of Work, a Reporter Looks Back

Emma Goldberg, a journalist on the Business desk of The New York Times, reflects on her evolving beat as tens of thousands of employees return to the office.

Need News Fast? Try Listening to Your Headlines.

“The Headlines,” a show by The New York Times, promises to bring listeners the most noteworthy news of the day in about 10 minutes.

Close Enough to Call Back

One of the rarest editions of The New York Times, from election night in 2000, never made it further than the newsroom.

A Cooking Editor Who Finds Inspiration Everywhere

For The Veggie, a New York Times newsletter, Tanya Sichynsky mines her personal life for recipe ideas.

A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’

As electric vehicles usher in a new era for the car economy and workers strike against rooted manufacturers, Neal E. Boudette is in Motor City to cover it all.

Surrounded by Trash, a Reporter Scours for Answers

This summer, Jesse McKinley, who covers upstate New York for The Times, set out to learn what may become of the state’s largest landfill.

Scenes From More Than a Century of Sports

Whether blasting through gender barriers or writing at superhuman speed, here are five moments when New York Times sportswriters went the extra mile for the news.

A ‘Candid’ View of Our Changing Language

A word originally “glowing, white or pure” has settled into a figurative meaning.

A Second Look at Those Who Came First

The creator of Overlooked, which writes the obituaries for remarkable people in history, shares the inspiration behind a new limited series.

Leveling Up on the Video Game Beat

When it comes to covering franchises such as Halo, Starfield and Legend of Zelda, Times reporters need to be on their game.

50 Years After a Plane Crash, Their Grief Still Resonates

In 1973, Delta Flight 723 went down in Boston, killing 89 people. Fifty years later, the family members left behind found solace in one another.

A Hacker, by Many Other Names

Someone with the distinction could be a prankster, a computer programmer or a “real lively” cutter of stone.

In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear

Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

To Track a Storm, Keep the People in Its Path Front of Mind

The Weather Data team introduced a project that will track storms like Hurricane Idalia, which hit Florida this week.

In San Francisco, Hope for ‘Rebirth and Renewal’

As he moves to a new role, Thomas Fuller reflects on his time as the bureau chief of a city undergoing a major transformation.

The Makings of Cringe Making

“Cringe” has been used in The Times to describe feelings of embarrassment, discomfort and a style of comedy that makes use of both.

Explaining a Response to Rape

For The New York Times Magazine, the reporter Jen Percy interviewed dozens of victims of sexual assault to understand the complicated reactions to trauma.

Delving Into the Debate Over State Flags

A reporter and a graphics editor took a deep dive into the design principles that govern state flags, and how and why some states want to change their designs.

One Long Reporting Trip Around the World

Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.

Following the Science, Above the Ground and Below

Raymond Zhong has experienced highs and lows while reporting on the environment. Literally.

In Hawaii, Paradise Plagued by Disaster

Jill Cowan, a reporter for the National desk, flew to Maui last week to cover the wildfires that have devastated the island.

The Grind, Defined and Redefined

“Grind” has been used in The Times to describe workplace doldrums and dance moves.

A Chimp Sanctuary With a New Urgency to Give Shelter

Emily Anthes, a science reporter, visited a chimpanzee sanctuary in Louisiana to observe how it prepares the animals for extreme weather.

At Penn Station, Searching for Sequins and Style

A reporter and photographer combed train cars and platforms in search of the most fashionable Beyoncé fans.

A Real Estate Reporter Interested in Interest Envy

Ronda Kaysen recently wrote about a kind of one-upmanship born out of the pandemic: gloating over mortgage rates.

Hip-Hop, 50 Years Later: Still a Love Language

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, The New York Times asked the poet Mahogany L. Browne to write an ode to the genre using only lyrics.

Covering the Women’s World Cup Takes Stamina and Coffee

Juliet Macur, a Sports reporter, is chasing the story of the U.S. national women’s soccer team at this year’s tournament.

In Focus, an Actors’ Strike and Hollywood’s Future

Lights. Camera. Action? Brooks Barnes, who covers the entertainment business, discussed the state of film and television amid an industrywide shutdown.

A Word That Never Goes Out of Style

Style isn’t just about fashion or punctuation. It’s “a way of moving through the world.”

72 Regional Theaters, One Shared Crisis

Michael Paulson spoke with producers and artistic directors at nonprofit theaters across the country about the crisis their industry is facing.

Atop a Mountain, a Reporter in Search of New Heights

For Jesse McKinley, a Metro correspondent, searching for the perfect dateline proved to be an uphill battle. An 8.7-mile one, to be exact.

Breaking With the News, One Breath at a Time

What happens when an editor who runs a breaking news team for The Times turns off his phone and takes a weeklong vow of silence at a meditation retreat?

‘Barbenheimer’ and a Film Critic’s Perspective, in Review

Manohla Dargis, the chief film critic for The New York Times, shares her thoughts on the movie event of the year and an industry still reeling from the pandemic.

Reporting in Yiddish, Without Speaking Yiddish

In an Australian community working to preserve its identity, a journalist found subjects with plenty of questions for her.

A Mother’s Precious Few Words, and My Own

Adriana Vance’s son was killed in a mass shooting at a nightclub in Colorado. As she prepared to address the killer, a reporter tried to tell her story with care.

Is the Future of Twitter Hanging by Threads?

Ryan Mac, a New York Times technology reporter, discussed Twitter’s latest competitor and what it was like to be blocked from the platform he covered.

An Online Comments Section Where Everybody Knows Your Screen Name

Metropolitan Diary, a column that captures the serendipity of New York City life, provides a place for regulars to meet.

Hot Trends, Hotter Temperatures

As dangerous heat waves spread across the United States, there is one word on many minds: hot.

School’s Out, but Education News Churns On

Stephanie Saul, a national education reporter, shares what she’s been hearing on college campuses, even in the summer months.

From 400 Feet Above, a Lake’s Algae Problems Look Clear

To understand the challenges at Lake Okeechobee, a vast inland sea in Florida, The New York Times piloted a drone.

A Reckoning in Real Estate

Debra Kamin interviewed real estate agents who have been sexually harassed while on the job and left with little recourse.

In Film and Television, Food for Thought and Interpretation

Tejal Rao uses her experience as a restaurant critic to write about food served onscreen.

The Naming of Gaming (and Its History)

The word “gaming” has been used in The Times to refer to gambling, video games and the recent rise of legalized sports betting.

In a Young Face, the Price of War

Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist, noticed a boy idling in a town near the front line in Ukraine. Then she spent more than a week living with his family.

To Let Your Mind Roam, Travel on Foot

For a new Travel package, 13 writers took scenic, personal, inventive and multicultural strolls, often getting advice from locals along the way.

A Badge of Solidarity

The U.S. government named 22 defendants in its suit to stop The Times from publishing the Pentagon Papers. Two Times journalists designed a way to show support for their colleagues.

Living in a Barbie World, Through the Decades

A new project from the Real Estate desk uses stop-motion to take readers inside Barbie’s Dreamhouses.

A Dance Critic Visits an Extraordinary Stage

Performing rudimentary moves, inmates in the California state prison system were uncommonly open with their stories.

In a First-Grade Classroom, Lessons on Optimism and Climate Change

Cara Buckley, a Climate reporter for The New York Times, visited an elementary school in Lawrenceville, N.J., where students are encouraged to talk about complex environmental issues.

Our Golf Reporter Didn’t See the PGA Tour-LIV Golf Deal Coming, Either

The announced deal to drastically change golf took nearly everyone by surprise.

A Meteorologist Weathers the Storm

Judson Jones, a member of The Times’s Weather Data team, tracks how global weather patterns affect even the most remote regions. He’s been busy.

Hands Bound, but Still Reporting

A pair of zip-tie cuffs, on display in the Museum at The Times, serve as a stark reminder of the risk and significance of on-the-ground journalism.

The Tony Awards, and a Theater Reporter, Go Off Script

Ahead of the 76th Tony Awards, Michael Paulson, a theater reporter for The New York Times, shares what viewers can expect at this year’s ceremony amid a writers’ strike.

Talking Trash, in a City Overflowing With It

Emma G. Fitzsimmons, the City Hall bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses a sticky subject that engrosses (and grosses out) New Yorkers: garbage.

A Crackdown on Gay Rights Is Codified

In Uganda, the president recently signed a punitive anti-gay law that calls for imprisonment and even the death penalty. The Times’s East Africa correspondent is covering the consequences.

Why We Write Explainers: An Explainer

New York Times guides to mystifying subjects may seem as if they come together in a matter of minutes, but they often take hours of research.

From Flowing Water to Flowing Data

“Stream” can indicate the steady movement of virtually anything, “cacophony” included.

How the Editor of Sunday Routine Spends Her Sundays

Hilary Howard, who edits the popular weekly column for The New York Times, is not a fan of brunch. Well, of reading about it.

An Emblem of Globe-Spanning Ambition

A new world was born after World War II, and The New York Times was determined to shape it.

A ‘Plain-Spoken’ Way to Share Our Location

Datelines have announced the whereabouts of reporters for more than 150 years. The Times has introduced a change in the way it does that.

This Reporter Wants to Know How You Got to Know Each Other

With her reported column, ‘Third Wheel,’ Gina Cherelus has made a beat with dating, relationships and sex.

For a Wine Critic, Experience and Experimentation Age Well

Eric Asimov, the wine critic for The New York Times, explains how a diversity of wines has transformed the industry he covers.

A Reporter Who Puts Herself Into Perspective

Susan Dominus uses first-person narration to humanize her reporting — even when she’s writing about topics such as therapy or menopause.

A History of ‘Record’ in the Newspaper of Record

The word saw, ahem, record usage in The New York Times in 2008.

15 Hours on the Job With a Bagel Roller

A team of five reporters and video producers spent a day shadowing Celestino García for the Cooking team’s “On the Job” YouTube series.

Finding Order in a Thicket of Nonprofit Data

To investigate the practices of a group of political nonprofits, we first needed to conquer a pesky foil of data journalists: the PDF.

A Lifetime of Stories, and Still More to Tell

Nearly 80 years ago, Milton Esterow began a career at The New York Times that would forever change art and culture reporting. At 94, he’s still churning out articles.

Platform Agnostic for Nearly 100 Years

In 1928, The New York Times wrapped an electric bulletin board around its headquarters to deliver breaking news to the throng of Times Square.

On the Border, on the Cusp of Change

Miriam Jordan, The Times’s national immigration correspondent, is covering a major shift in border policy this week.

Hollywood’s Latest Cliffhanger, Explained

In an interview, John Koblin, who covers the television industry for The New York Times, discussed the ongoing writers’ strike.

What’s the (Meaning of) Buzz?

The answer lies in marketing, boozy beverages, bumblebees and more.

Why the Horse Racing Beat Goes On

Joe Drape, The Times’s “turf writer,” is just as entranced by horse racing as his predecessors were.

Chasing Conspiracy Theories at the Denver Airport

Tiffany Hsu had planned to fly to Denver for a wedding. She got much more than she bargained for.

An Internet Reporter Invites You to Her Group Chat

Madison Malone Kircher, who covers online culture, recently started a newsletter that digs into the occasionally viral, sometimes strange and often heartwarming trends that take over the internet.

The Color of Style

More than anyone else, Allan M. Siegal shaped modern standards at The Times. He got his points across with a green felt-tip pen.

Seeking Clarity Amid Confrontation

In the new season of “The Run-Up” podcast, the host Astead W. Herndon interviews some of the political establishment’s loudest voices. It’s not always easy.

Yellow Plus Blue? One Answer, So Many Meanings

“Green” has been used in The Times to describe color, lack of experience and politics.

Why Solving Climate Change Is Not an Issue Where We ‘Succeed or Fail’

A climate reporter explains the findings of a distressing report and why the crisis never really fades from the news cycle, even if it seems otherwise.

A Break in a Bronx Cold Case Sends a Reporter Back to the Beginning

Last August, a suspect was arraigned for a woman’s murder in 1996. A detective had spent months on the case. A reporter would, too.

On the TikTok Beat, Trends Dance With National Security

Amid talk of a nationwide ban, a reporter discussed the future for TikTok and its Chinese owner, ByteDance, in the United States.

How It Looks to Come of Age

The Where We Are series gives readers an inside look at the communities and coming-of-age traditions young people are creating today.

Fresh Meanings for a Common Word

Fruit can be fresh. So can style, the country air and an impertinent teenage boy.

A Fitness Writer Breaks a Sweat for Work, Underground

Wirecutter, a product recommendation site, uses the basement of an old warehouse in Queens to test products including body pillows, microwaves and strollers.

An Unlikely Champion

The publisher of The New York Times received a Red Sox World Series ring after Boston’s historic triumph in 2004.

Capturing a Kid’s-Eye View of Travel

Parents often have high hopes when they take their children on vacations. But do kids see what their parents expect them to see? We tried to find out.

A Former Marine, Reporting on the Front Lines of a Different War

Thomas Gibbons-Neff, who served as an infantryman in Afghanistan before joining The Times in 2017, takes on a new role: Ukraine correspondent.

After Earthquake, a Turkish Journalist Debates Leaving Home

For a reporter based in Adana, Turkey, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in early February made her consider leaving her home and family behind.

The Word ‘Tattoo’ in New York Times Ink

It has referred to body art, repetitive sound and last call.

A Music Newsletter Offers an ‘Alternative to the Algorithm’

Lindsay Zoladz, a pop music critic for The Times, cuts through the noise with The Amplifier, a newsletter that harks back to the days of mixtapes.

The Ad in the First Amendment

New York Times v. Sullivan established a standard for defamation lawsuits. But the case was not about Times journalism.

With Empathy, a Writer Searches for the Tension Points in America

Eli Saslow traveled to Phoenix to spend time with the owners of a sandwich shop and the people who live in a homeless encampment that surrounds it.

In Manhattan, a Technology Reporter Asks: Are You Scanning My Face?

After Kashmir Hill learned that some New York City businesses were using facial recognition software to kick out certain customers, she took to the streets.

Putting ‘Meme’ Up for ‘Semantic Dissection’

“Meme,” coined in 1976 by Richard Dawkins, has been used in Times articles about genes, stocks and of course, Bernie Sanders.

Bank Failures, the Fed and an ‘Uncertain Juncture’ in the Economy

A reporter explains the Federal Reserve’s quagmire as several banks have failed ahead of its next interest rate decision.

The Intersecting Meanings of ‘Gridlock’ in The Times’s Archives

Traffic jams. Political stalemates. Strollers at Walt Disney World. “Gridlock,” a term coined in the 1970s, has a short yet rich history in the newspaper.

Two Sports, Two Stories, Too Many Climbs

A former N.H.L. star in his 50s was still playing. Then the Czechs qualified for the World Baseball Classic, and a reporter booked a flight.

In Western Ukraine, Far From the Battlefield but Not the War

It has been more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and life continues on. Babies are born. Children go to school. Some families go skiing. And a reporter is paying attention.

Before the Games Count, a Baseball Writer Is in Full Swing

Since 1998, Tyler Kepner has spent every March with baseball teams in Florida and Arizona. This year, along with the usual promise of possibility, spring training brings change.

Patrolling The Times

A security officer recalls four decades of incidents around the headquarters, including a whack from John Houseman’s cane.

A Times TV Critic Feels Authenticity Is His Top Responsibility

James Poniewozik, chief TV critic at The Times, explains why HBO’s zombie series “The Last of Us” intrigued him and reveals why he avoids ‘self-editing.’

After Santos’s Résumé Unraveled, a Reporter Asks, ‘Now What?’

After two New York Times reporters published an explosive investigation into Representative George Santos’s past, more revelations have come to light.

In ‘The Coldest Case in Laramie,’ a Journalist Returns Home

For a new podcast, the reporter Kim Barker traveled to Laramie, Wyo., a town she lived in as a teen, to revisit a murder case from 1985.

The Good Ship Ochs

The United States lent nearly 200 Liberty cargo ships to Britain during World War II. One was named for Adolph S. Ochs, the publisher of The New York Times.

Why Morioka? Japan Answers.

Morioka — not Tokyo, not Kyoto — was featured on this year’s 52 Places to Go list. After the list was published, the writer who suggested Morioka returned for a visit.

Solving Your Travel Nightmare Is His Mission

Seth Kugel, who writes the Tripped Up column for The New York Times, offers readers travel advice and problem solving — including, once, a $17,000 refund.

Explaining Climate Change, With a Little Tech Help

A new tool uses machine learning to help readers discover answers to common climate-related questions, written and edited by journalists on the Climate desk.

A Columnist and Basketball’s ‘Chosen One’

As LeBron James approaches the N.B.A.’s career scoring record, the former Times reporter Harvey Araton has been thinking about the way reporters have covered him.

An Old Stalwart

Portable typewriters, smaller and lighter than their desktop cousins, served New York Times correspondents from the 1920s to the 1970s.

To Talk About Money, Hold the Judgment

It’s hard to get people to talk about money. A personal finance reporter explains how she helps sources open up about their spending habits and saving goals.

A New Series, ‘In Service of Our Ancestors’

The 1619 Project, which has been adapted into a podcast and a book, premieres as a documentary on Hulu this week.

Reading Between the Lines and Talking to People in Them, Too

In a series of long queues at restaurants and retail stores across New York City, one Metro writer discovered an unexpected thing: pure, unadulterated joy.

Fake Grass, Wood Frames and One Journalist’s Search for Answers

A Real Estate reporter traveled the country to find out why some of America’s residential buildings look startlingly alike.

A Reporter’s Protection

To tell the story of deadly viruses, journalists must sometimes wear bulky, impermeable outfits to interview news subjects.

Asking Readers (Again) About Leaving Their Jobs

A series on quitting was a hit. But as some readers pointed out, it failed to address a few important concerns. Enter the follow-up series.

Outside The Times, a Food Cart With Attention to Detail

Cecilio Campis runs El Jefecito, a popular vendor outside The New York Times Building. ‘You have to know how to treat people,’ he said.

A Newsroom Team That Sees Data in the Air

Formed last year, the Weather Data team is harnessing clouds of information to share a more comprehensive forecast with readers.

An Avian Emblem

A New York Times logo introduced in 1958 and based on a 1740 carving still carries “a good, strong punch.”

When’s the Next Meteor Shower? Check Your Calendar.

The Science desk’s Space and Astronomy calendar started as a novel way to deliver the news and engage with readers on a different platform.

To Find Happiness, Try Talking to Strangers

A new project by the Well desk is challenging readers to strengthen their relationships and form new ones.

Finding Community in Indonesia’s Disaster Once More

A reporter and a photographer, covering the recent earthquake in West Java, recount experiences of resilience despite frequent tragedies.

The Joy of Illustration

For a quarter of a century — holidays included — Bill Sokol’s drawings injected a note of whimsy into the stolid New York Times.

‘Snow Fall’ at 10: How It Changed Journalism

The Pulitzer Prize-winning multimedia feature about an avalanche in Washington State changed the way The New York Times approaches storytelling.

America as More Than Its Crises

A series from the National desk takes a local approach to understanding America.

A Science Reporter Asks: ‘Where Are the Aliens?’

Kenneth Chang, a Times science reporter, covers a broad range of topics, including nuclear fusion and the conditions favorable to life outside our solar system.

81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite

The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.

Birth of the Crossword

In 1941, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor ushered the United States into World War II and the New York Times Crossword into print.

Vol. 1., No. 1

The first issue of The Times arrived in a country that was tearing itself apart.

How The Times Remembered Young Lives Lost to Guns

The Lives They Lived, an annual New York Times Magazine feature, is devoted this year to the stories of 12 children killed by gun violence.

How the Spoken Word Shapes the Written Word

Whether it’s to themselves, their spouse or their dog, reading aloud is essential to the writing process for these Times reporters.

Making My Red (Well, Blue) Carpet Reporting Debut

When I covered my first movie premiere for The Times, I learned that there’s a casual art to a good carpet question.

I Thought I Would Always Be a Writer. Then I Saw the Other Side.

After working as a reporter for years, I learned to appreciate the qualities that make editors good at their job.

In New York, Covering All Things Cannabis

Ashley Southall, a former police bureau chief, discussed creating a new beat to cover a new legal industry.

A Columnist Asking ‘Why’ Around the World

Amanda Taub started a law and policy blog while working as a human rights lawyer. She now explores the forces behind major world events for The Times with The Interpreter.

A Food and Cooking Editor Sets the Menu

Emily Weinstein, who leads The Times’s Food and Cooking coverage, keeps her focus on the readers who rely on the desk for recommendations and recipes.

Inside the Making of Inside The Times

From sticky notes to printed pages: How our reimagined section was designed with readers in mind.

A Hollywood Investigation on the Big Screen

It’s surreal to watch “She Said,” a film about the article that detailed accusations of sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein. Just ask the journalists behind the story.

Read All About It: A History of Breaking News at The Times

Whether natural disasters, cultural moments or developments on the war in Ukraine, The Times has always sought fresh ways to be first to deliver the news.

When Breaking News Is a Tweet Away

Ryan Mac, a New York Times technology reporter, discussed the flurry of recent news surrounding Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, and the “gold mine” of sources the platform offers.

Writing About Life, on a Deadline

The Obituaries desk plans ahead. But occasionally, an unexpected death means a reporter only has hours to learn about a person.

To Cover the Midterms, It’s All Hands on Deck

David Halbfinger, the Politics editor for The New York Times, shares what goes into overseeing a sprawling operation.

Currencies, Costs and Confetti Cake

On a recent trip to New York City, a Times economics reporter based in London felt the immediate impact of the pound’s drop and U.S. inflation.

Personal Tech Has Changed. So Must Our Coverage of It.

Our tech problems have become more complex, so we are rebooting the Tech Fix column to focus on the societal implications of the tech we use.

Following Up on America’s Downtowns

A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

Finding the New in the Old on the Intellectual Life Beat

Jennifer Schuessler covers the world of ideas for the Culture desk. But what does that mean, exactly?

‘Modern Love’ Goes Global in New Television Series

The latest iteration of the “Modern Love” franchise, “Modern Love Tokyo,” begins streaming on Oct. 21.

The Misinformation Beat, Translated

To report an article on the spread of false narratives in non-English languages, the journalist Tiffany Hsu spent time on fringe platforms — and Google Translate.

Tyler Kepner Keeps It Close to the Plate

At a summer contest between the Yankees and the Mets, Kepner, The Times’s national baseball columnist, shared his approach to reporting and his love of the game that transcends statistics.

Florida, a ‘Microcosm of the Country’

The Times’s Miami bureau chief, Patricia Mazzei, shares what it’s like to cover hurricanes and elections, sometimes in the same day.

A Clear Look at China’s Deep-Sea Fishing

Graphics produced by The Times’s International desk show how China out-fishes the competition, casting right up against the edge of the law.

Preparing to Cover a Wildfire Before it Starts

Reporters often have little time to prepare before they set out to cover a blaze. To mitigate risk, they adhere to their own guidelines and lean on the experience of others.

A Trip to Cover Pakistan’s Destructive Floods, and What’s Left Behind

Christina Goldbaum, a Times reporter based in Dubai, had to travel by boat in Pakistani places where extreme floods have destroyed entire villages.

Making Sense of Polling

The Times’s chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, wants his newsletter, The Tilt, to be like a “cooking show for polling.”

How We Chose the Most Exciting Restaurants in America

For months, eight of our intrepid reporters, critics and editors dined their way through the country in search of culinary bliss.

What Shiva Taught Me About Covering Tragedy

I had never covered a mass shooting before. Calling the families of victims was tough, but a familiar ritual helped me.

Searching for Common Ground in a Fractured Political Landscape

Astead Herndon, who hosts “The Run-Up” podcast, discussed his approach to the show and why voters’ voices matter.

The Big, Wide World of Narrow Beats

Sometimes, the most specific areas of coverage allow journalists to ask — and attempt to answer — big, universal questions.

‘Writing About Serena Is Writing About America’

As Serena Williams competes in what is most likely her last tennis tournament, The Times is tracking her legacy and influence on sports and culture.

An Investigation Leads to the Bottom of the Pacific

To understand seabed mining, which may be the next great resource rush, Eric Lipton boarded a fishing boat and headed out to sea.

As Covid Guidance Evolves, So Does a Virus Briefing

Jonathan Wolfe, the reporter behind the Coronavirus Briefing, now the Virus Briefing, discusses the newsletter’s shift in focus.

Covering a Disaster That Hasn’t Happened Yet

Giant rainstorms have ravaged California before. Times journalists combined data, graphics and old-fashioned reporting to explore what the next big one might look like.

Getting Well With Lori Leibovich

The editor of Well shares why she tries to be a stand-in for readers when she is editing, and how the desk is diving deep into mental health.

A Newsletter That Puts All the Pieces Together

The new Gameplay newsletter is fostering a community of passionate players and savvy solvers.

Conceptual Covers That Push the Conversation

The creative director of The New York Times Magazine explains her team’s approach to visualizing each issue and shares how they decide to take risks.

Introducing Sunday Opinion

Sunday Review, the 11-year-old Opinion section of The New York Times, is getting a new name and new features.

Covering, and Contextualizing, Boris Johnson

Mark Landler went from the White House beat and President Trump to the London bureau, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson kept journalists just as busy.

Pete Wells’s Search for the Perfect Bite

Over a working dinner, the restaurant critic discussed his philosophy and what still excited him after 10 years on the job.

The Last Days of Suburban Office Parks

With remote work and new norms, a concept that arose in postwar America is dying off. Emily Badger, who reported on the trend for The Upshot, shares more.

Covering a Pre- and Post-Roe World

Margot Sanger-Katz, a domestic correspondent who writes about health care for The Upshot, shares how previous reporting helped readers understand the future of abortion access in the United States.

Editing With a Reporter’s Instinct

Four New York Times editors, once reporters or photographers themselves, reflect on how their experiences in the field inform their editing now.

Remembering a Major-Domo of the Newsroom

Joe Vecchione, a longtime Times editor, died this month at 85. In an essay, one of his former deputies explores his legacy.

Reporting on the Future, Now

Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The Times, shares how he approaches his reporting and what excites him most about the beat.

On the Congo River, Following a Logger’s Dangerous Journey

To understand the perilous, often illegal logging industry in the Congo Basin, we needed to get out on the water ourselves.

Reflecting on a Deep Investigation

Azmat Khan, the journalist behind a Times series that revealed how U.S. air wars were resulting in a staggering number of civilian casualties, shares how the investigation changed how she thinks about reporting.

Infiltrating a Bachelorette Party

For an article about Scottsdale’s rise as a bachelorette-party destination, one reporter got in on the disco-cowgirl-themed action.

She Disagreed With Everything He Wrote About Housing. They Had Coffee.

An invitation from a reader led to a two-year correspondence with a Times reporter — and now a profile.

Inside Playful Photo Shoots

Three New York Times Magazine photo editors share their tips for creative captures.

Spending Time With a Family in Crisis

A 13-year-old’s aggressive behavior was a danger to her and her parents. A Times reporter followed their search for help.

Keeping Up With Crypto

David Yaffe-Bellany, who covers cryptocurrencies for The Times, talks about the crash of an industry that is firmly rooted in global culture.

Real Estate’s Next Move

Nikita Stewart, who became the editor of the Real Estate desk in January, shares how she is steering the section into the future.

In The Times Archives, Finding a Mystery

Dan Saltzstein, an editor at the paper, was poking in the archives in the early aughts when he found an obituary for a man he didn’t know: Mike Saltzstein. So began a 20-year investigation.

Putting the Markets in Perspective

Jeff Sommer, who writes the Strategies column on the markets, finance and the economy for The Times, discusses how he reports on a subject that investors are worried about.

Hello, I’m a Journalist. Can We Talk?

On assignment, Times reporters often introduce themselves to people with different versions of the same line.

When a Reporter Is Lost Without Translation

A magazine writer reflects on the translators who have faithfully conveyed her questions over the years.

Reporting on an Unpredictable Deal

Lauren Hirsch, a Times business reporter, discusses what it’s been like to cover Elon Musk over the course of his acquisition of Twitter.

Weighing Risk When the Reporting Is Dangerous

A security team watches out for Times journalists abroad. There are strategies in place, but sometimes there’s no other choice but to leave a country.

An Art That Has ‘Always Been Here’

With a focus on broader representation, Victoria Chang, poetry editor at The New York Times Magazine, builds upon the work of the editors that came before her.

An Assignment I Needed: Frederick Law Olmsted’s Legacy

A Times photographer spent a year traveling to public spaces designed by the 19th-century landscape architect.

‘Crisis Actors’? Where Have I Heard That Before?

A journalist in The Times’s Washington bureau explains how some terms used by the Kremlin to deny evidence of atrocities in Ukraine originated here at home.

For a Series on Mental Health, Subjects Had Questions, Too

The journalist behind a new series on adolescent mental health shares the most revelatory behind-the-scenes aspect of the project.

How We Choose The Great Read

The project, which started in 2020, aims to direct readers toward beautifully crafted stories they might otherwise overlook.

The Murdochs, From Page to Screen

A documentary series uses new material and archival footage to expand on a New York Times Magazine investigation.

Reporting From Amazon’s Hometown, and Seeing the Company Everywhere

Karen Weise, a technology correspondent, shares how she covers Amazon and its far-reaching businesses.

The Host of ‘Modern Love’ Opens Up About Helping Guests Open Up

In January, Anna Martin became the voice of the popular podcast. She shares how she holds empathetic interviews.

His Alter Ego: Comic Book Correspondent

George Gene Gustines, an operations manager at The Times, carved out a reporting beat for himself by owning up to his passion.

Following Our Audience to Telegram

The Times created a designated channel on the most popular messaging service in Russia to deliver news about the war in Ukraine.

A Reporter Explains His Approach to Writing News and Features

Brooks Barnes, a correspondent who covers Hollywood for The Times, explains how his writing process changes depending on the type of article he is working on.

Photographing the Reality of War

Lynsey Addario, a Times photojournalist in Ukraine, shares her experiences on the ground and how she communicates with her subjects during difficult moments.

On Cannabis in Oakland: The ‘Most Important Kind of Story That We Do’

As equity models continue to shape recreational cannabis markets, a Times reporter checked to see how one initiative has fared. Behind an article is a network of reporting.

Following the Beat of the Court

The Supreme Court reporter Adam Liptak on his path to The Times, how he approaches covering the court and his daily routine.