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Tag: New York Times
A Canadian’s Gripping Tale Withers Under Scrutiny
A Burlington, Ontario, man told elaborate and gruesome stories of life in the Islamic State for a New York Times podcast. An examination revealed a pattern of misrepresentation.
A Riveting ISIS Story, Told in a Times Podcast, Falls Apart
A Canadian’s gruesome account as an Islamic State executioner in Syria, which was the subject of the “Caliphate” podcast by The New York Times, was fabricated, officials say. A Times review found no corroboration of his claim to have committed atrociti…
What’s It Like to Cruise in the Covid Era? To Find Out, I Went Aboard
A “cruise to nowhere” offered one correspondent a chance to understand an interesting trend, and to interview people in person.
Ditching the Turkey: Thanksgiving Memories (and Misadventures) of Reporters Abroad
Some of our international journalists have gone to great lengths trying to bring a taste of home to their new locations. But it hasn’t always worked out.
Around the World at Home Series Lets Readers Explore Cultures
A new series, Around the World at Home, lets readers channel the spirit of a faraway place without hopping on a flight.
“Emily in Paris” Reminds Me of My Own Bumpy Introduction to France
Long ago, like the lead character of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” I received a bumpy education in what it means to be French. I’m still learning.
Canadian Police Charge Man With Faking Terrorist Activity
The man, Shehroze Chaudhry, created a political storm in Canada with his assertions that he participated in atrocities by ISIS in Syria.
The Wildfires: What I Saw When Australia Burned
At one point, the wildfires that country experienced seemed to fade from our memory. Not anymore. And what I witnessed there has shaped my thoughts on what’s raging here.
Inside a Wildfire Inferno
In a new documentary on FX and Hulu, The New York Times shows what it’s like to live through a wildfire. These are the stories of the people who decided to stay put and confront the extraordinary blazes that left 46 million acres of Australia scorched …