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New York Times and Other Publishers Ask Court to Penalize OpenAI

The Times, The New York Daily News and other media organizations accused OpenAI of withholding evidence in a lawsuit.

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New York Times and Other Publishers Ask Court to Penalize OpenAI

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Which Version of the ‘Odyssey’ Should You Read?

Homer’s “Odyssey” has been translated into English countless times, with versions ranging from contemporary and accessible to highly poetic. A.O. Scott, critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three translations and explains which one might be right for you.

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Which Version of the ‘Odyssey’ Should You Read?

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Historical Fiction Books That Will Transport You to the 1960s

The best-selling author Kerri Maher recommends books that transport readers to the decade of space travel, counterculture and tumultuous societal change.

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Historical Fiction Books That Will Transport You to the 1960s

NYT Books and Literature

Alice Oseman on the End of ‘Heartstopper’ and Her Favorite Books

While the Y.A. graphic novel phenomenon wraps up with a sixth volume and a Netflix movie, Alice Oseman mostly reads fiction about adults now.

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Alice Oseman on the End of ‘Heartstopper’ and Her Favorite Books

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Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Ghost Story, High-Seas Adventure: It’s All in the ‘Odyssey’!

The world’s most famous epic has something for every reader.

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Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Ghost Story, High-Seas Adventure: It’s All in the ‘Odyssey’!

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How ‘Little House’ Welcomes Native Neighbors

The real Ingalls family built their “little house on the prairie” on Osage land and evinced racist attitudes. A new TV adaptation tries to reckon with this while preserving the story’s heart.

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How ‘Little House’ Welcomes Native Neighbors