A global ‘disconnect’ in full view
For the first time since the pandemic hit, world leaders met in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this week, with plenty to discuss. Today, I’ll talk about…
The Morning: The back story of the migrant buses
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida created a firestorm this month for what he did to about 50 migrants, mostly from Venezuela, who had recently crossed the southern border: He put…
Is Natural Wine Actually Better for You?
Natural wine is one of the hottest categories in booze right now, and the health claims are equally intoxicating: Drink natural wine, proponents say, and your headaches and hangovers will…
How long should I wait to get a bivalent booster if I recently had a shot or contracted Covid?
In August, the Food and Drug Administration authorized updated booster shots for people who are at least two months out from their last Covid shot (whether it was the original…
Will Getting Botox Now Prevent Future Wrinkles?
There are no large scale clinical or observational studies of preventative Botox. One 2006 study looked at identical twins, just two people, over 13 years. One received regular Botox injections.…
As Fentanyl Overdoses Rise, How to Keep Loved Ones Safe
You may want to explain that sometimes people take these drugs because they’re depressed, are having trouble sleeping or have untreated pain — but that there are better, safer ways…
For Two College Students, Finally a Place (and a Person) to Call Home
For Yolka Gessen and Mohamad Eisa, the concept of home is complicated. Mr. Eisa, 24, is a native of Syria. In 2013, when the Syrian war escalated, the neighborhood in…
For Churches, Abortion Politics Is a Double-Edged Sword
In the ensuing public uproar, support for the church collapsed. “It basically goes from being one of the most trusted public institutions to not only losing support in the faith…
Popcast Live! The New Faces of 2022
Subscribe to Popcast!Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher For the first live taping of Popcast, held at Gertie in Brooklyn, members of The New York Times pop music team explored…
A Year When Everything Is Going Right for Western Canada’s Farmers
Driving around Saskatchewan earlier this month, I found it impossible to miss the harvest activity. Tractors were kicking up clouds of dust in the fields, grain trucks were rolling down…