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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the Table

In a new book, the writers argue that a powerful coalition of “end times fascists” is just fine with the earth’s demise. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWa

The Lives That 9/11 Keeps Taking

In New York City this morning, the families of those killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, will gather for the 25th time to honor the dead one by one. Amon

A Couple Breaks Up. Who Gets Custody of Their Embryos?

As more people in the United States use I.V.F. to have children, embryos are being stored in fertility clinics across the country. It raises the question: What should hap

Trump’s War on Mail-In Voting

With only weeks to go before the midterms, President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration’s plans to restrict voting by mail. Nick Corasaniti, w

‘Buy Now, Pay Later’: A New Wave of Consumer Debt

As people in the United States struggle with rising costs, they are increasingly turning to “buy now, pay later” loans for essentials such as rent and groceries. Stacey

Classical Music Is in Crisis. Gustavo Dudamel Is Here to Save It.

This week marks the start of the Gustavo Dudamel era in New York. The superstar conductor was just 28 when he became the musical director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

The Intertwined Legacies of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton

Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. Her death came as many were still grieving the loss of anoth

A.I. Is Outsmarting Its Creators

From the start, the greatest fear for those developing artificial intelligence was that their creations would go rogue to act in unauthorized and dangerous ways. Some res

The Fight for the West Bank

Over the past year, there has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. Israeli settlers have terrorized Palestinians, set fire to their property, uprooted their oli

How a Teenager Found Undiagnosed Brain Injuries in the Military

Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide. New reporting has found that the impact of rough sea waves on rescue-boat crews in the Coast Guard can lead to long-t

How Flock Cameras Took Over America

This summer, Fernando Alfonso, the Texas editor for The New York Times, got in a car with a man named Philip. They drove around the suburban streets of Dallas searching f

Who Will Rule the 2026 U.S. Open?

The U.S. Open, the final tournament of the tennis season, is getting underway. The world’s best players are heading to the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Cente

Ina Garten Says You Can Either Get on Her Train or Get Out of the Way

At 78, the cookbook author and Food Network host knows what she likes, knows what she wants and isn’t stopping anytime soon. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.

Lindsay Clancy Is on Trial. So Is Postpartum Psychosis.

Warning: this episode mentions suicide. The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother who is being tried for the killings of her three young children, has captivated the country

A Historic Settlement Over Social Media Addiction

Meta, the world’s biggest social media company, reached a multibillion-dollar legal settlement on Wednesday over claims that its technology was addictive to children. Th

The Stunning Rise of the Democratic Socialists of America

This summer, the Democratic Socialists of America have mounted their biggest and most successful attempt yet to redefine the Democratic Party. They have defeated its cand

Think Baseball Is Boring? The Savannah Bananas Are Here to Fix That.

Jesse and Emily Cole created the Savannah Bananas with a simple mission in mind: to make baseball as entertaining as possible. They introduced some innovations to America

An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It

The author Priya Parker says the key to human connection is to lean into the fight. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.c

What Makes a Killer Thriller?

The New York Times Book Review recently released its list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century. To put it together, the team asked almost 300 authors and other e

Is 'Gentle Parenting' Ruining French Children?

“Traditional” French parenting is built on a foundation of firm boundaries, strictness and punishment for misbehavior. Within these rules, children are also allowed freed