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The New York Times’ long profile of Dianna Russini relies on her account of a FaceTime incident to avoid a ticket, but newly released bodycam video shows that claim wasn’t true, raising questions about sourcing, why the video wasn’t obtained before publication, whether a correction is due, and how internal tensions with The Athletic may influence the reporting.
The New York Times moves to amend its copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing Microsoft actively aided training AI on NYT works via a bespoke supercomputer and that a recent Supreme Court ruling sharpens the standard for contributory infringement; two other claims are being dropped, while the core accusation that the training harmed NYT’s business and was conducted without permission remains, with OpenAI defending fair use.
CNET provides the hints and completed answers for the June 20, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle (No. 1,105). The four groups are: yellow — jackknife, knapsack, Knicks, knock-knock (silent/pronounced K theme); green — back, bolster, champion, support (endorsement); blue — beanbag, recliner, rocker, stool (kinds of chairs); purple — Jumpin', Louis, New York, Rebel (words repeated in hit songs). The piece also notes a last-minute puzzle substitution and mentions the NYT Connections Bot and player-tracking features.
Mashable provides hints and the official solution for NYT Connections #1104 (June 19, 2026). The article outlines category-color clues (yellow, green, blue, purple) and lists the final group answers: Umami-rich foods: MISO PASTE, PARMESAN, SOY SAUCE, VEGEMITE; Beginner piano pieces: CHOPSTICKS, FÜR ELISE, HEART AND SOUL, THE ENTERTAINER; Starting with magazines: FORTUNE COOKIE, PEOPLE PERSON, SPINDERELLA, TIME MACHINE; Ending in synonyms for "Aggregate": COINCIDENTALLY, DIM SUM, TEETOTAL, VISCOUNT.
CNET provides the complete solution set for the New York Times NYT Connections puzzle on June 18, 2026 (#1103), detailing the four groups and their answers: Yellow (fitness class types) aerobics, barre, bootcamp, Pilates; Green (demeanor) attitude, bearing, carriage, presence; Blue (peace activists) Gandhi, King, Mandela, Tutu; Purple (tools minus last two letters) hamm, jigs, plie, wren. The article also notes a Times puzzle bot for scoring and links to related game hints.
Sen. John Cornyn told the New York Times that President Trump is headed for the 'most miserable two years' of his term as midterms approach and GOP leverage grows, noting past loyalty fractures and Trump’s feud with Cornyn after backing Ken Paxton, signaling a tougher political environment for Trump.
The New York Times published a investigation alleging Conor McGregor used banned performance‑enhancing drugs during rehab for a broken leg, with sports doctor Neal ElAttrache saying he didn’t prescribe steroids but helped document a therapeutic‑use exemption that USADA denied; the report also revisits the UFC‑USADA split and McGregor’s testing history, and ends by prompting readers to weigh potential bias in Times coverage.
New York Times reports two secret Israeli bases in western Iraq used to back air operations during the conflict; a shepherd who discovered one base was killed when a helicopter fired on his truck, and Iraqi officials accuse Washington of withholding knowledge of the bases, sparking calls for accountability while Baghdad has yet to respond.
Israel’s government says it will file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times in response to Nicholas Kristof’s column about alleged sexual abuse by Israeli settlers or security forces. The Times defended the piece as thoroughly reported and corroborated where possible. Legal experts note that pursuing government defamation claims in the U.S. is difficult under the Sullivan standard, and it remains unclear where any suit would be filed or who would be the plaintiff.
Federal investigators filed a lawsuit alleging The New York Times passed over a well-qualified white male candidate for a Deputy Real Estate Editor role due to race and/or sex, citing the company’s DEI goals. The Times allegedly excluded the white male from final interviews, instead hiring an external non-white female with less real estate experience, and bypassing standard interview steps. The EEOC argues this violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and rejects any DEI-based exceptions; the case (EEOC v. The New York Times Company, 1:26-cv-03704) was filed in the Southern District of New York.
The New York Times rejects the EEOC’s allegations of employment bias, calling the suit politically motivated and asserting its hiring is merit-based. The company says the contested deputy-editor decision involved no race or gender bias and underscores its long-standing commitment to diversity and fair, legal hiring.
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in Florida in a critical but stable condition, with the ailment and timing of transport not disclosed, per The New York Times; his spokesman asked for prayers as Giuliani, who faced a 2024 New York disbarment and other legal issues, fights what is described as a serious health issue, following a past car crash and a public role alongside Trump.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 30, 2026 (#1023) groups items into four themes: imitation (yellow), play around with (green), car rental companies (blue), and snack-brand wordplay (purple). Answers: yellow = dummy, ersatz, faux, mock; green = futz, mess, tinker, toy; blue = Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz; purple = Fritz, Plays, Truffles, Utz (from Ritz, Lays, Ruffles, and Yutz). The article notes a Connections Bot and provides hints and related puzzle references.
After a court struck down the Pentagon’s old media-credential rules, the department issued a revised policy the New York Times says still violates the court’s order and the First and Fifth Amendments; NYT filed a motion to compel compliance, arguing the update restates restrictive, vague provisions—including an escort requirement and bans on soliciting information and promising confidentiality—that undermine press access and public information during war.
The Pentagon plans to issue new press credentials and close its on-site media offices after a judge reinstated the New York Times’ press credentials, signaling a shift in how media access is managed at the defense complex.