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Two seal tests for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation failed, leaving the $13.1 million project with ongoing leaks as officials push to finish before July 4; Interior Secretary Burgum fired back at coverage with a lengthy X thread accusing the media of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome,’ while Trump praises improvements and the contractor scrambles to find a lasting fix.
Unionized tech staff at The New York Times allege management violated their contract by using internal AI tools (DX and Glean) to monitor individual performance, triggering unfair labor practice charges and fueling a broader debate about AI in newsrooms; the Times says it will respond through its standard bargaining process as it negotiates a new contract that would require human oversight, transparent AI use, and compensation for AI training.
HonestReporting alleges the Committee to Protect Journalists quietly removed six individuals from its Gaza casualty list—people tied to Hamas or Islamic Jihad—casting doubt on the NYT Gaza rape piece by Nicholas Kristof that cited CPJ data. Critics say the deletions, not publicly acknowledged, undermine the credibility of the Times report and CPJ’s journalism ethics, while CPJ maintains it updates its list when individuals are not actually journalists or when deaths aren’t work-related; the controversy deepens concerns about bias and transparency surrounding sources used in major outlets.
NYT publisher AG Sulzberger criticized the Trump administration for pressuring the media, arguing that some outlets capitulated by softening coverage and echoing White House language. He pointed to lawsuits against the Times and others, Pentagon-access battles, and editorial changes under new ownership, praising outlets that resisted pressure and urging the media to defend the First Amendment.
NYT veteran David Sanger pushed back at Trump’s accusation that reporting is treason, saying press coverage isn’t treason and is a core First Amendment duty; Trump had blasted Sanger during Iran coverage, while the Times defended its reporting and emphasized the importance of reporting the facts to inform the public.
Dozens of pro-Israel activists protested outside the New York Times building in NYC in response to a Times report detailing alleged sexual violence against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, including calls for journalist Nicholas Kristof to be fired and accusations that the paper is spreading antisemitic canards. The Times stood by the article, and Israel said it would sue. The dispute comes amid documented allegations from human rights groups and a UN inquiry about sexual violence by Israeli officers against Palestinians, fueling ongoing debate and protests.
President Donald Trump berated a New York Times journalist aboard Air Force One for questioning the Iran war, calling the reporting ‘treasonous’ and boasting that the U.S. could cripple Iran’s infrastructure within two days, as he faces ongoing media criticism.
President Donald Trump, returning from a China visit aboard Air Force One, launched a furious tirade against the media, calling outlets like the New York Times and CNN “treasonous” and “fake” as he railed about coverage of his Iran policies; he claimed a “total victory” in the conflict and teased possible further actions, in a moment framed by a tense Beijing trip and Xi Jinping’s warnings over Taiwan.
Israel’s prime minister and foreign minister announced plans to sue The New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s essay alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli personnel. The Times defended its reporting as thoroughly checked, while experts say it’s unlikely a U.S. court would allow such a government defamation case. The episode adds to ongoing tensions over coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hen Mazzig argues that The New York Times’ two Israel-related pieces published May 11 — a front-page Eurovision soft-power investigation and Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed on Palestinian sexual violence — reflect a troubling pattern of coverage. He notes the Eurovision piece found no rule violations or bots, highlights that many countries engage in similar campaigning, and questions the framing and timing. He also criticizes Kristof’s column for relying on a Hamas-linked group for unproven claims about rape and dogs, while the Times defends it as opinion. Mazzig says the Times needs a serious reckoning to restore credibility with Jewish readers, especially since a Hamas-violence report released the same week received little attention.
Mashable gives hints and the official solution for NYT Connections #1066 (May 12, 2026). The four categories with answers are: Substantial book: OPUS, TOME, VOLUME, WORK; 'Saint' cities: MONICA, PAULO, PETERSBURG, SALVADOR; 'Long' things: DISTANCE, DIVISION, JOHNS, WEEKEND; Currencies plus a letter: FRANCI, RANDO, REALM, WONK. The piece also explains how Connections works (grouping four words by a common thread, color-coded difficulty) and offers tips for solving.
NBC has ordered a primetime Wordle game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie, set to premiere in 2027. Casting is underway for teams of three competing for a large cash prize. The show is a collaboration between NBCUniversal Formats and The New York Times, which originally created Wordle and is licensing the format globally, with Jimmy Fallon’s production company involved and Guthrie announced as host.
Savannah Guthrie will host a Wordle-based prime-time game show produced by Jimmy Fallon’s company, with the New York Times and NBCUniversal co-producing; filming starts in Manchester in June, aiming for US primetime premiere in 2027.
Savannah Guthrie will host a Wordle-based game show executive-produced by Jimmy Fallon and The New York Times. Production is set to begin this summer with casting open through May 29, and an air date has not yet been announced. Wordle originated online in 2021 and was later acquired by The New York Times.
The Hollywood Reporter profiles Ezra Klein’s ascent from Wonkblog founder at The Washington Post and Vox to a leading NYT journalist and flagship podcast host, highlighting his data-driven yet curious interview style, influence on Democratic policy circles, and how his willingness to sit with uncertainty has helped redefine political journalism—even as celebrity gossip and critique follow his rising star.