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The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
New York Times19 Feb 2025 • ~3900 words

In a major cryptocurrency scam, Shan Hanes, the president of a small Kansas town bank, made unauthorized wire transfers totaling over $47 million. He converted the funds into cryptocurrencies, only to lose them to a crypto crime network. The town has been left devastated by the l...

Art Adviser. Friend. Thief.
New York Times18 Feb 2025 • ~3050 words

Lisa Schiff, once a prominent art adviser, now faces the possibility of two decades in prison for stealing millions from her clients. This piece not only recounts how this happened, but also how Schiff reflects on her descent.

‘You’ve Blown a Hole in the Family’: Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama
New York Times14 Feb 2025 • ~13700 words

In this exploration of the Murdoch family's internal power struggles, Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg dive into the events surrounding Rupert Murdoch's attempts to secure his legacy. With over 3,000 pages of court documents available as a source, the authors illustrate a tale o...

How My Dad Reconciled His God and His Gay Son
New York Times05 Feb 2025 • ~7850 words

Timothy White explores the journey of his father, an evangelical pastor, as he reconciles his faith with the fact that his son is gay. Through excerpts from the father’s journals, White shows how personal connections can reshape deeply held beliefs and foster inclusivity. “He too...

The Last Flight of the Dog Pilot
New York Times27 Jan 2025 • ~3200 words

Seuk Kim left behind a finance career to chase his dream of becoming a pilot. He took off one day in November with four dogs on board, a trip that would not go according to plan.

What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons
New York Times28 Jan 2025 • ~6200 words

Lessons from a radical 20-year experiment and a quiet triumph of public policy.

Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?
New York Times24 Jan 2025 • ~4250 words

Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too great.