The New York Times

THE NEW YORK TIMES: China’s centrality in rare earths didn’t happen by accident. It is the result of decades of planning and domestic and overseas investment from the highest levels of the Chinese government.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In recent months, a tumble in some of the more speculative AI companies has also knocked down some of the market’s leaders.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Uber has left many drivers with records of complaints on the road — until passengers accused them of serious sexual assault, according to a New York Times investigation.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City just after the New Year’s Eve ball dropped in Times Square.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Seemingly banished in this age of digital saturation, boredom is the unlikely star of a social media fad that has young people sharing videos of themselves doing … absolutely nothing. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In the 11 months since he was confirmed as health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr has wreaked steady havoc on the United States’ vaccination policies and programs. 

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Despite the taboo, many parents do have favourites, and research shows the less favoured children suffer for it.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In 2025 we witnessed a seemingly unending procession of loss, many from the worlds of music, movies and television. Marquee names, all.

In the decades after becoming a megastar, the French actress became as known for her politics as she once had been for her acting career.

On a spring night in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio how to get tougher on Venezuela. Then, it started.

If you struggle with this issue, five easy tricks could help you see results.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Social media platforms have relied largely on creators to disclose that the content they are posting is not real, but the creators don’t always do so.

In high-end ocean racing — for example, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which starts Friday — navigators on the big boats are brainiac professionals in the hot seat.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Influencers are posting about buying gifts for charity online. Some of their followers aren’t happy about it.

NEW YORK TIMES: Private medical tests have become the next frontier of a growing obsession with wellness data.