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August 27 · 28 min
A Historic Settlement Over Social Media Addiction
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, agreed to a landmark settlement and agreed to make major changes to its products.
August 26 · 50 min
The Stunning Rise of the Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.
August 25 · 37 min
Canada Is Done With Trump
Canada suspended trade negotiations this week, setting off President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods.
August 24 · 22 min
Natalie Harp’s Devotion to Trump
One of the president’s closest aides seems to have limitless access to him and the information he receives.
August 23 · 36 min
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’s pastime, including twerking umpires, stilt-walking pitchers and TikTok-ready choreographed dance numbers. They tinkered with the rules of baseball, making a game that was shorter and faster, with plenty of opportunities for fan engagement. The result? A sports sensation. In the 10 years since its founding, the team has become
August 22 · 42 min
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.
August 21 · 34 min
When Private Equity Comes for Your Favorite Team
The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a record $12.5 billion, the latest sign that huge pools of institutional money are flooding into professional sports.
August 20 · 30 min
Who Moves Up, and Who's Pushed Out, in Pete Hegseth's Military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been replacing top-ranking U.S. military officers with those who, many argue, show more loyalty to Hegseth and his ideas than to the military itself.
August 19 · 23 min
El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.
The recurring climate phenomenon is poised this year to enter a new phase known as a super El Niño, exacerbating the effects of climate change.
August 18 · 28 min
What Went Wrong on the U.S.S. Lincoln?
Families of soldiers aboard the aircraft carrier — deployed in the Middle East without a break for 270 days — have raised the alarm.
August 17 · 24 min
Luigi Mangione’s High-Risk Legal Strategy
Mr. Mangione pleaded guilty to stalking charges in the killing of Brian Thompson, a health insurance executive, a calculated gamble by his defense team.
August 16 · 42 min
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 experts to vote for the best heart-thumping, page-turning, white knuckle reads published since 2000. In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Natalie Kitroeff talks with the Times thrillers columnist, Sarah Lyall, about how the list came together. Then, Natalie speaks with one of the greatest thriller writers of this century — wit
August 15 · 47 min
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.
August 14 · 31 min
The Secret Spy Network Feeding Russia’s War Machine
Russian spies set up shop in Tokyo, using Japan as a base for routing critical electronic components back home to Russia — after being expelled by Western leaders from their capitals.
August 13 · 29 min
Are The Democratic Socialists Winning or Losing?
Progressive Democrats have been gaining ground in primaries across the country, but recent wins and losses in Michigan and Wisconsin show the strength and the limits of the movement.
August 12 · 23 min
All the President’s Planes
Last month, President Trump made a dramatic exit after a visit to Turkey, prompting concerns about the safety of his planes. This week, we learned it was all a ruse.
August 11 · 31 min
The U.S. Missile Stockpile Is Dangerously Low
The United States’ war with Iran has caused a critical weaponry shortage. That leaves the U.S. military vulnerable and complicates Washington’s efforts to end the war.
August 10 · 27 min
Why Adults Are Getting Cancer at a Younger Age
For years, cancer has been seen as a disease people mostly get when they’re older. That seems to be changing as more young people are getting cancer than ever before. Today, Nina Agrawal, a health reporter for The New York Times, explains what scientists are learning about the factors driving the rise and what it means for a generation of young cancer survivors.
August 9 · 39 min
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 freedom and autonomy, which some say results in both well-behaved children and stress-free parents. In recent years, though, American-style “gentle” or “positive” parenting has gained a toehold in the country, unsettling decades of orthodoxy about the best way to raise a French child. It has prompted a fierce debate, with both sides
August 8 · 52 min
Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.
The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.

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