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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.
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Why Did a Plane Crash in Brazil? A Reporter Looks for Answers.
Jack Nicas, who leads coverage of much of South America, previously reported on aviation disasters. After a plane crashed outside São Paulo on Friday, he leaned on his expertise to help break the news.
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In South Korea, Documenting a Divide Over Work-Life Balance
The reporter Jin Yu Young wrote about companies that have pushed their managers to work longer hours, a move that has not gone over well with some young people in the country.
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A Times Russia Reporter Reflects on Evan Gershkovich’s Release
Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was freed on Thursday after 16 months in a Russian prison. Anton Troianovski, The Times’s Moscow bureau chief, shared how he covered the moment.
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More in Times Insider ›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.
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CreditAlessandra Montalto/The New York Times 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.
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CreditBranche Coverdale 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.
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CreditKevin Dietsch/Getty Images 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.
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CreditCalligraphy by Alice Fang; Photograph by Marcelle Hopkins/The New York Times Covering the U.K. Riots Amid Disorder and Misinformation
Megan Specia, who is based in London, discusses the countrywide protests that began largely because of false information online.
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More in In Times Past ›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.
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CreditSonny Figueroa/The New York Times 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.
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CreditThe New York Times In May 2022, The Times published a map of the United States and Puerto Rico with 992,124 dots on it, each reflecting a reported death from Covid-19.
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CreditSonny Figueroa/The New York Times 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.
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“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.
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More in Word Through The Times ›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.
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CreditP. Puck 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.
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CreditCarly Jean Andrews 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.
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CreditZuzanna Rogatty A Productive Chat on the Significance of ‘Slack’
Once referring to those prone to idle behavior, the word has come somewhat full circle.
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CreditNejc Prah 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.
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More in Your Lead ›How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.
Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.
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CreditZack Wittman for The New York Times What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.
Summer is nearing its end — at least in spirit — and we want to know how you’re making the most of what remains.
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CreditTeal Thomsen for The New York Times Seeking Your First Job After College? Share Your Story.
The New York Times wants to hear from recent college graduates, other young job seekers and hiring managers about this year’s job market.
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CreditJoe Raedle/Getty Images Are You Planning to Leave the U.S. if the Election Doesn’t Go Your Way? We’d Like to Hear From You.
As the 2024 election season heats up, some Americans are considering leaving the country. We want to hear about their plans and perspective.
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CreditBrendan Smialowskipatrick T. Fallon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Students, What Questions About Paying for College Can We Answer?
We hope to tackle some essential queries — but we need your help.
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Times InsiderCapturing the Split Seconds Between Victory and Defeat
Faced with the challenge of quickly recapping Olympic events, The Times creates its own animated versions of competitions. The internet loves them.
By Sarah Bahr
Times InsiderThe Apple of One Business Reporter’s Eye
Since 2022, Tripp Mickle has covered news surrounding one of the biggest technology companies in Silicon Valley.
By Josh Ocampo
Times InsiderHow 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.
By Dionne Searcey
Times InsiderA Reporter Who Sees Meaning in the Stars
As a science reporter, Katrina Miller covers the cosmos, innovations in physics, space exploration and more.
By Josh Ocampo
Times InsiderOn ‘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.
By Josh Ocampo
Times InsiderMy 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.
By Mario Koran
Times InsiderA Quiet Morning, a Sudden Fire and a Feel-Good New York Story
Michael Wilson, who writes about crime for the Metro desk, reported on a fire at a Manhattan cafe that could have been ruinous — had it not been for a passerby in a recycling truck.
By Michael Wilson
Times InsiderGetting 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.
By Stefano Montali
Times InsiderAt ‘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.
By Sarah Bahr
Times InsiderCapturing a ‘Mosaic of Shifting Battle Fronts’ in Sudan
Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent for The Times, reported from a country where few journalists have gained entry amid a civil war.
By Declan Walsh
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