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February 15, 2026, 4:45 p.m. Eastern time

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From our Sunday Magazine

Audio | ‘They All Tried to Break Me’: Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Story

In her first interview with an American media outlet, Pelicot opens up about surviving years of secret abuse — and a trial that shocked the world.

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Can I Cut Ties With a Friend Who Helped Me Through a Hard Time?

As I recovered from my heartbreak, I started to notice he had some views that I couldn’t disagree with more.

What It Means to Be a White ‘Race Traitor’

From Schwerner and Goodman to Good and Pretti, white people putting themselves in harm’s way has helped galvanize Americans for justice.

When Grief Came for the Gravedigger

In pursuit of an interesting life, he came face to face with death.

Does Your Wife Have to Buy Groceries That Disgust Her?

A ruling on a dispute over deli-case tuna salad.

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Opinion | There’s a Reason American Kids Are Such Picky Eaters

Blame junk food.

Opinion | The Olympics Are Not Weird Enough

You want at least one weird entree on the Olympics menu, even if only for the pleasure of not ordering it.

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‘Suddenly, Everyone in the Line Seemed to Stand Up a Little Taller’

Postcards from the Lower East Side, a bodega cat takes a break and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Jet2 Flight Diverted Following Midair Brawl

The fight, captured on videos shared to social media, involved multiple passengers crowding into the aisle of the plane.

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