Diversity vs. Fairness
When the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action in the 1970s, it helped lay the groundwork for the program’s demise.
The Online Search Wars
Microsoft released a version of Bing powered with artificial intelligence. Did it just revolutionize how we search the internet?
‘I Arrived at Terminal B Early Enough for a Relaxing Lunch’
Waiting to board at La Guardia, switching trains at Queensboro Plaza and more reader tales in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
FTX Negotiates for Return of $400 Million From Obscure Hedge Fund
The founders of the trading firm Modulo Capital are in talks with FTX about returning the investment that Sam Bankman-Fried made in the fund.
A Link Between Hearing Voices and Hearing Your Own Voice
An experiment with bone-conduction headphones suggests a way for neuroscientists to better understand some hallucinations.
Hochul Borrows Solutions to Address New York’s Housing Crisis
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to step up housing construction is likely to face opposition in Albany, especially from Long Island legislators.
From George to Barack: A Look at Secret Bush Memos to the Obama Team
Newly declassified memos offer a window into how the world appeared as the Bush administration was winding down.
The Museum of Broken Relationships Keeps the Stuff Left Behind
Anyone can donate a memento from an unsuccessful romance to the Museum of Broken Relationships in Croatia, no matter how sentimental or quirky.
Who Is Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Longest-Serving First Minister?
Nicola Sturgeon, a powerful voice for Scottish independence, rose through her party’s ranks to become the most prominent figure in Scottish politics.
Prosecuting Trump
The decision whether to indict Trump should be based on the law, not on a fear of the consequences of indicting him.