The Vexing Problem of the ‘Medium Friend’
They’re not our besties, but they’re more than just acquaintances. How much of ourselves do we owe them?
Is That Drink Worth It to You?
Alcohol is riskier than previously thought, but weighing the trade-offs of health risks can be deeply personal.
From ‘Wicked’ to Elon Musk, How Americans Learned to Root for the Supervillain
How Americans learned to root for the dark side — from the Joker and “Wicked” to Elon Musk.
The Comfortable Problem of Mid TV
It’s got a great cast. It looks cinematic. It’s, um … fine. And it’s everywhere.
How a Diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome Could Send Innocent Parents to Jail
The controversial medical diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome can send parents to jail. What if the symptoms are caused by something else?
Inside a Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Lab in Mexico
New York Times reporters witnessed the dangerous fentanyl production process inside a secret lab in Culiacán run by Mexico’s most powerful criminal syndicate.
Boeing 737-800, a Precursor to the 737 Max, Is Used Widely.
Nearly 200 airlines use the 737-800, which makes up about 15 percent of the world’s fleet of aircraft.
South Korea’s Acting President Has Only Been in Office Since Friday
After two impeachments of leaders in two weeks, the country is deep into a political crisis.
Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence
A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
Departing Air Force Secretary Will Leave Space Weaponry as a Legacy
Frank Kendall, who grew up on an apple farm and then rose to the pinnacle of the U.S. military, has preached the need for better preparation for the next big…