In Trump’s Twitter Feed: Conspiracy-Mongers, Racists and SpiesWe look inside the alternate reality of the president’s Twitter account, where he absorbs and amplifies a noxious stream of disinformation.To assess the first Twitter presidency, The New York Times examined Mr. Trump’s interactions with the social media platform since he took office.
How Trump Reshaped the Presidency in Over 11,000 TweetsThe president’s tweeting transformed how he exerted power, leaving the White House and Twitter to grapple over whether, and how, to rein it in.
What Happens When Ordinary People End Up in Trump’s TweetsFrom an audience of 11 followers to 66 million: the chaos and the compliment of getting a signal boost from @realdonaldtrump.
John Tully for The New York TimesThe End of BetomaniaBeto O’Rourke’s meme-ready instincts and hope-and-change flourishes seemed like a credible bet to counter President Trump. Until they didn’t.
Al Drago for The New York TimesThe Whimpering Terrorist Only Trump Seems to Have HeardPresident Trump offered a vivid account of an ISIS leader “crying and screaming” before his death. It may be no more true than a movie script, our correspondent writes.
Trump’s Opposition to ‘Endless Wars’ Appeals to Those Who Fought ThemA majority of veterans regret the wars fought after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. President Trump and Congress are listening.561 comments
Nigel BuchananAdam Neumann and the Art of Failing UpWeWork’s chief risk-taker found a kindred spirit with an open checkbook: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son. Now he’s walking away with more than $1 billion.
Benjamin Norman for The New York TimesMarathon Training for Aging DummiesSo this 65-year-old sportswriter decided to train for a marathon. His knees wanted to call an Uber.
11 of Our Best Weekend ReadsPete Wells on Peter Luger. Elizabeth Warren’s “Medicare for all” plan. Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.” Thom Yorke. And more.
Bianca BagnarelliFernanda SantosWho Will Wear My Dead Husband’s Clothes?It took me a long time to find a new home for the belongings he left behind.195 comments
Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesShoshanna Saxe and Matti SiemiatyckiHow Toronto Reined In Big TechIts deal with Sidewalk Labs harnesses private “smart city” planning to the public interest.
Anthony FredaThose People We Tried to Cancel? They’re All Hanging Out TogetherDepriving people of a platform works — in unexpected ways.Style
Farah Al Qasimi for The New York TimesWhat Makes a Tradition American?A year before the election, we spoke to people about food, faith and freedom.Style
Merchandising of College Sports Leads to Team-Branded AlesThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette and more than 20 universities license their own brands of beer.College Football
