The New York Times Summaries and Reviews
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Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the US
Hannah Dreier traveled to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia for this story and spoke to more than 100 migrant child workers in 20 states.
The New York Times, 2023
A Guide to the ‘Legal Fictions’ That Create Wealth, Inequality and Economic Crises
The legal scholar Katharina Pistor examines the hidden legal layer propping up our modern economic system.
The New York Times, 2023
A Skeptical Take on the AI Revolution
The AI expert Gary Marcus asks: What if ChatGPT isn’t as intelligent as it seems?
The New York Times, 2023
How to Focus Like It’s 1990
Smartphones, pings and Insta-everything have shortened our attention spans. Get some old-school concentration back with these tips.
The New York Times, 2023
He’s Baseball’s Only Mud Supplier. It’s a Job He May Soon Lose.
Jim Bintliff collects the Delaware River mud that is smeared on Major League baseballs to make them less slippery. But that tradition is in jeopardy.
The New York Times, 2022
Three Sentences That Could Change the World – and Your Life
The philosopher William MacAskill lays out the case for longtermism: “Future people count. There could be a lot of them. And we can make their lives better.”
The New York Times, 2022
The Sleep Debt Collector Is Here
Recent studies in humans and mice have shown that late nights and early mornings may cause long lasting damage to your brain.
The New York Times, 2022
Meet DALL-E, the A.I. That Draws Anything at Your Command
New technology that blends language and images could serve graphic artists – and speed disinformation campaigns.
The New York Times, 2022
A Two-Year, 50-Million-Person Experiment in Changing How We Work
The office was never one size fits all. It was one size fits some, with the expectation that everybody else would squeeze in.
The New York Times, 2022
Ukrainian Invasion Adds to Chaos for Global Supply Chains
Russia’s military incursion is severing key supply chains and setting off a scramble among global companies to comply with new sanctions.
The New York Times, 2022
What’s at Stake for the Global Economy as Conflict Looms in Ukraine
Countries that depend on the region’s rich supply of energy, wheat, nickel and other staples could feel the pain of price spikes.
The New York Times, 2022
A Tiny Part’s Big Ripple: Global Chip Shortage Hobbles the Auto Industry
Almost every carmaker has had to curtail production, hampering the economic recovery.
The New York Times, 2021
There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
The neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus – and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.
The New York Times, 2021
Remote Work Is Here to Stay. Manhattan May Never Be the Same.
New York City, long buoyed by the flow of commuters into its towering office buildings, faces a cataclysmic challenge, even when the pandemic ends.
The New York Times, 2021
Four Ways of Looking at the Radicalism of Joe Biden
It’s unexpected, but it’s not inexplicable.
The New York Times, 2021
Welcome to the YOLO Economy
Burned out and flush with savings, some workers are quitting stable jobs in search of postpandemic adventure.
The New York Times, 2021
Global Brands Find It Hard to Untangle Themselves from Xinjiang Cotton
Under pressure to renounce cotton harvested in a Chinese region marked by gruesome repression, they face a backlash from nationalist Chinese consumers.
The New York Times, 2021
Return to Office Plans Are Set in Motion, but Virus Uncertainty Remains
Many employers are not making a decision until many workers are vaccinated. And some are making plans for “hybrid” work arrangements.
The New York Times, 2021
Job Interviews Are Broken. There’s a Way to Fix Them.
Instead of focusing on credentials, let’s give candidates the chance to showcase their will and skill to learn.
The New York Times, 2020
Take Steps to Counter the Loneliness of Social Distancing
Attempts to avoid coronavirus can increase the risk of physical and emotional harm from limited social contact.
The New York Times, 2020
What Should You Do About Your Babysitter During Coronavirus?
Parents with regular caregivers are facing tough decisions as coronavirus forces people to isolate.
The New York Times, 2020
The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Video Meetings
From setting a clear agenda to testing your tech setup, here’s how to make video calls more tolerable for you and your colleagues.
The New York Times, 2020
Logged on from the Laundry Room
How the CEO's of Google, Pfizer and Slack Work From Home
The New York Times, 2020
This Is the One Thing That Might Save the World From Financial Collapse
Amid everything else, there’s a deeper economic crisis underway.
The New York Times, 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak Deepens Its Toll on Global Business
The disruption of China’s manufacturing network, and slowdown of its economy, have rippled through to airlines, automakers, tech companies and more.
The New York Times, 2020
Personality Tests Are the Astrology of the Office
Psychometric tests like Color Code, Myers-Briggs and DiSC have become a goofy part of corporate life. But what happens when we take them seriously?
The New York Times, 2019
Economic Incentives Don’t Always Do What We Want Them To
On their own, markets can’t deliver outcomes that are just, acceptable — or even efficient.
The New York Times, 2019
A Woman’s Guide to Salary Negotiation
Women face unique challenges when it comes to negotiating. Use this guide to project assertiveness and confidence and earn your true value.
The New York Times, 2019
China Deserves Donald Trump
It took a human wrecking ball to get China’s attention.
The New York Times, 2019
