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The Vanishing Islands That Didn’t Vanish 0 (0)

Low-lying tropical island nations were expected to be early victims of rising seas. But research in the Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, tells a surprising story. Video by Raymond Zhong, Karen Hanley, Jason Gulley and Alexandra Ostasiewicz Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4fY8Klo Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is [See More…]

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4 Long Books to Sink Your Teeth Into | The New York Times 0 (0)

MJ Franklin, an editor at The New York Times Book Review, gives his recommendations of four long books to spend time with. Video by MJ Franklin and Claire Hogan/The New York Times Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply reported [See More…]

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Finding Emmett Till 0 (0)

Aug. 28 is the anniversary of the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was accused of whistling at a white woman at a grocery store in Mississippi. He was kidnapped, tortured, lynched and dumped in a river in 1955. Today, the communities in towns closely connected to Emmett’s story are grappling with the legacy of the lynching. This video was narrated by Audra D.S. Burch, a national enterprise correspondent for The New York Times, in 2019. It is adapted from a 360-degree presentation on the New York Times website that explores the role physical structures related to the case played [See More…]

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How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Patients 0 (0)

Some families pay thousands of dollars to store their children’s stem cells with the hope of a healthier future for them. But Sarah Kliff, an investigative health care reporter for The New York Times, explains that the cells are rarely useful and are sometimes contaminated. Video by Sarah Kliff, Claire Hogan and James Surdam/The New York Times Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3z441hl Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a [See More…]

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Meet the Rural Voters Who Could Swing North Carolina’s Election 0 (0)

The most rural of the battleground states this year is North Carolina. About 3.4 million people, or roughly a third of the state’s population, reside in a rural area, more than in any other state besides Texas. Democrats have seen their support slip in rural areas, ceding ground to Republicans. As such, rural voters in North Carolina could determine which way the state goes on Election Day, as Democrats hope to curb their losses in these communities and Republicans seek to solidify their grip. Here’s what voters in Wilson County, about 50 miles east of Raleigh, said about the election. [See More…]

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How Democrats Honed Their Attack on Trump 0 (0)

At the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies refined their attack on Donald Trump. Maggie Haberman, senior political correspondent for The New York Times, explains how Democrats worked to minimize and disengage from him. Video by Maggie Haberman, Claire Hogan, Alexandra Ostasiewicz and Rebecca Suner Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/3MfmoD7 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s [See More…]

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What Harris’s Leadership Means for the Democrats 0 (0)

Less than a month after Democrats changed their nominee in a remarkable political shake-up, Kamala Harris has her party thinking it can win. Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter for The New York Times and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up,” reports from Chicago. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. [See More…]

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Democrats Share Their Wish List for Harris 0 (0)

We posed a question to Democratic National Convention attendees in Chicago: If Kamala Harris wins, what is the first thing you want her to do as president? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply reported journalism…brought to you by SLOPPBOXX™.COM.

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Fact-Checking Harris and Trump 0 (0)

Linda Qiu, a New York Times reporter who fact-checks statements made by politicians and public figures, looks at how Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have attacked each other and assesses whether those claims are true or not. Video by Linda Qiu, Gabriel Blanco, Claire Hogan and James Surdam/The New York Times Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4crz5W8 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and [See More…]

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How Drought Is Reshaping the Panama Canal 0 (0)

After a drought that hampered shipping, the Panama Canal’s overseers are eager to expand its water storage. Climate change leaves them no choice. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4drTOdG Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is the most powerful engine for independent, boots-on-the-ground and deeply reported journalism…brought to you by [See More…]