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Taylor Swift told The New York Times that it’s “weird” when fans try to identify who her songs are about, insisting “that dude didn’t write the song. I did.” She acknowledges extreme fan detective work, notes that criticism has fueled her songwriting, and urges artists not to dwell on trolls but to use criticism to inform art.
Jia Tolentino, a longtime New Yorker writer known for anti-capitalist critique, admitted on a New York Times podcast that she had stolen from Whole Foods on several occasions, prompting discussion about microlooting and the moral complexities of consumer behavior and corporate responsibility.
The New York Times’ profile of Lauren Sánchez Bezos prompts Katie Couric to publicly question the assignment, amplifying debates about coverage of ultra-wealthy spouses. The piece contrasts Sánchez Bezos’ public life with MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy, and Couric’s blunt Threads response sparked a spectrum of reactions from readers and commentators, highlighting the ongoing tension in celebrity-journalism coverage of wealth and power.
A federal judge ruled that Trump-era Pentagon press restrictions were unconstitutional, prompting the DoD to set up a new press workspace in an annex on Pentagon grounds with escorted entry; the Times vows to challenge the policy as non-compliant with the court order.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon’s press-credential policy violated the First and Fifth Amendments, voiding restrictions on media access to the Pentagon; The New York Times sued over the policy, arguing it impeded press freedom, and the court emphasized the public’s right to information about government actions, though Defense Department officials said they would appeal.
The New York Times reports Lindsey Halligan, a former federal prosecutor and Trump ally who was also a beauty pageant contestant, is under investigation by the Florida Bar for professional misconduct. The bar’s action centers on a letter to Campaign for Accountability, the watchdog group that filed the complaint.
The New York Times has announced several new hires in its video journalism team, including senior and junior video journalists, producers, and cinematographers, with backgrounds in investigative reporting, live news, documentary filmmaking, and international reporting, starting from December 1st and January 5th.
Sally Goldenberg, a renowned NYC politics reporter known for her scoops and in-depth coverage, has joined The New York Times as a reporter covering City Hall, local politics, and their intersections with state and federal issues, bringing her extensive experience and sources to the paper's political team.
The New York Times has announced their top 10 books of 2025, featuring five fiction and five nonfiction titles, with notable literary fiction including a WWI stream-of-consciousness novel and a family saga. The list was curated from their 100 notable books of the year, and discussions about the selection process are available in their podcast.
The New York Times detailed its internal decision-making process following the shooting and death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, including verification of facts, use of imagery, and language choices in coverage, highlighting the complexities of responsible journalism in a high-profile incident.
Legal experts agree that President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times is meritless and likely a political move rather than a legal one, with many emphasizing the strong First Amendment protections for press freedom and the high legal standards Trump would need to meet to succeed.
President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four journalists, alleging malicious and false reporting aimed at him, citing a pattern of defamation and accusing the publication of bias against him.
Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four journalists, accusing them of maliciously and negligently publishing false statements about him, alleging a pattern of defamation linked to the 2024 election.
Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of defamation and libel, and criticizing the newspaper as a Democratic Party mouthpiece. The lawsuit was filed in Florida and follows previous legal actions Trump has taken against media outlets, including settlements with ABC News and The Wall Street Journal.
President Trump threatened to sue The New York Times over reports that included a note and drawing allegedly signed by him for Jeffrey Epstein, which Trump and his aides deny creating, calling the report a fabrication.