Are you off to a women’s march event? Gearing up for a football party? Catching up on movies that might be Oscar worthy? Or, are you just looking for something great to read or watch? Let us give you a hand with that last one, your morning jog (grocery shopping, call to your mom, Netflix marathon) can wait a little longer. Read on!
Beyond the Bitcoin Bubble
Yes, the mania for cryptocurrency is driven by greed — but it could wind up building something much more important than wealth. Magazine
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Moira Donegan’s Spreadsheet Was an ‘Act of Real Solidarity’
Moira Donegan started the online spreadsheet of men in the media industry accused of sexual harassment. She spoke with The Times about why she created it and what her life has been like since.
By AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER, NATALIE RENEAU and EMILY RHYNE on Publish Date January 18, 2018. Photo by Illustration by Emily Rhyne and Ainara Tiefenthäler for The New York Times. Watch in Times Video »Creator of Media Men Spreadsheet Speaks
In her first on-camera interview, Moira Donegan, the creator of an online spreadsheet that allowed women to list men in the media industry whom they accused of sexual misconduct, talks about her reasons for starting the list and the aftermath of it going viral. Video
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Is This the Golden Age of Drag?
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has made stars of its contestants, catapulting many into full-fledged careers. But for some who have yet to catch this wave, drag is still an uncertain labor of love. Arts & Leisure
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Where Amazon May Build Its New Headquarters
The e-commerce giant announced a shortlist of places that could become home to its second headquarters. The process has garnered the kind of enthusiasm normally reserved for bids to host the Olympics. Business
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Aziz Ansari in the Spotlight after Allegations
After Babe.net published an article alleging that the actor and comedian Aziz Ansari behaved coercively during a sexual encounter last year, Times Opinion writers, Lindy West and Bari Weiss, weighed in. Opinion
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In Spain, Searching for Ancestors, Dry Wine and Calm Seas
For years she had wanted to visit her family’s homeland. There at last, she found a memorable tapas bar, soulful culture and a town with her name. Travel
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Conception: Six Stories of Motherhood
There is no singular experience of becoming a mother. Our video series brings you first-person accounts of love, regret, doubt and strength.
Publish Date January 16, 2018. . Watch in Times Video »Love. Pain. Regret. Six Stories About Becoming a Mother.
Becoming a mother is one of the most transformative life experiences. Some women find complete satisfaction in the role, while others are forced to make difficult choices or wish they had remained childless. We set out to capture the breadth of this human phenomenon. We posted a call-out on our social media channels asking you to share your stories — and more than 1,300 of you responded. This six-part video series is the result. Video
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50 Years Later, It Feels Familiar: How America Fractured in 1968
It was a violent year. Liberals reeled, a war dragged on and protests raged. People got all their news from radio, TV and newspapers. But what if they’d had phones vibrating with modern news alerts? Express
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Does ‘Three Billboards’ Say Anything About America? Well …
The movie — which won four Golden Globes, including best drama, making it a contentious Oscar favorite (the nominations come our way Tuesday) — thinks it’s saying something profound about human nature and America. But really, writes our critic-at-large Wesley Morris, it’s off key about so many things. Arts
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Dolores O’Riordan, Lead Singer of the Cranberries, Dies at 46
Ms. voice, high and breathy but more determined than fragile, lent an unmistakable sound to songs like the hits “Linger” and “Zombie.” Obituaries
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No Longer Writing, Philip Roth Still Has Plenty to Say
In an exclusive interview, the (former) novelist shares his thoughts on President Trump, #MeToo and retirement. Books
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