A Look at California Today, and Tomorrow
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. When Soumya Karlamangla, who lives in San Francisco, tells someone she works for The New York Times, the reaction is often the same: a look of confusion. “People that I’m interviewing in the field will […]
Live-in partner of a minor may be held criminally liable
Dear PAO, My brother started working for a non-governmental organization a few months ago, and he has been assigned to work in a far-flung area. He said that he has encountered two girls, both minors, who are cohabiting with middle-aged men. He and his workmates are really concerned and wanted to help these girls, but […]
So Close to Sicily, So Far From the Crowds
For years I had been hearing about the island of Pantelleria, the craggy, hard-to-get-to Eden with middle-of-nowhere tranquillity that sits 89 miles southwest of the island of Sicily and about 50 miles east of Tunisia. Luca Guadagnino’s 2015 film “A Bigger Splash” painted a seductive idyll of mud baths, romantic ruins and secluded swimming coves. […]
‘Habal-habal’ drivers are prohibited from using their mobile phones while driving
Dear PAO, Scrolling through social media, I came across a story that shook me. A woman described a terrifying experience riding a “habal-habal,” where the driver was glued to his phone, watching videos. She felt like the driver was barely paying attention to the road. May I be made aware if there is a law […]
A Local’s Guide to Paraty, Brazil
T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list, sharing tips from frequent visitors and locals alike. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, and to receive our weekly T List newsletter. Have a question? You can always reach us at tlist@nytimes.com. Roughly […]
Retirement benefit claimed after compulsory retirement age
Dear PAO, My older sister sought her retirement benefit from the private company she used to work with for more than 15 years but was declined. The company told her that she should have claimed her retirement benefit when she turned 65 years old. According to my sister, it is absurd for her to do […]
6 Wild Swimming Spots in California, Beyond the Coast
The best of California is not its famous cities or coastline. The most authentic version of the state is its freshwater, in its many wild forms. At least, for my family. My partner Caroline Clements and I write about water and wilderness and have spent much of the last 10 years documenting swimming around the […]
Equipoise rule and acquittal in criminal cases
Dear PAO, I was charged with a crime, and the prosecution was able to present pieces of evidence which are subject to different interpretations. I believe that we were able to present evidence that is evenly stacked against theirs. If the scales of justice are evenly stacked, what will the court do? Iah Dear Iah, […]
Person Is Killed in Running Jet Engine at Amsterdam Airport
A person died on Wednesday after they “ended up” inside a running plane engine at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, officials said, although the circumstances of the person’s death remained unclear. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, said in a statement that the episode involved its Flight KL1341, which had been scheduled […]
Death during the pendency of criminal case
Dear PAO, My cousin was implicated in a crime of carnapping. During the pendency of his criminal case, my cousin died from cancer. What are the effects of his death on the liabilities that may be imposed against him arising from the crime charged? Faye Dear Faye, When an accused dies prior to his final […]