New York Times

2024 - 5 - 31

From Mountain Climbing to Prom Drama: A Wild Ride of Stories

Donald Trump - felony conviction - mountain climbing - Nirmal Purja - prom preparations - sexual harassment - Tokyo prison - Ukraine policy

Discover the unexpected connections between mountain climbing safety, summer thrillers, prom preparation, and a courtroom drama!

In a surprising twist, the world of mountain climbing is facing new challenges beyond avalanches, as reports emerge of sexual harassment and abuse, even implicating renowned climber Nirmal Purja. Meanwhile, the summer brings a different kind of thrill with the story of Manako Kajii, also known as Kajimana, who finds herself in a Tokyo prison after a chilling series of events where she cooked fabulous meals for her lovers before a dark turn took place. The drama shifts to a lighter tone as a mother, aged 82, navigates the complexities of managing her daughter's prom night, learning to embrace the occasion with humor and love. And just when you thought the plot couldn't thicken further, Donald Trump's legal troubles take center stage, with a controversial felony conviction altering U.S. policy on Ukraine. As the NYT Spelling Bee forum offers a moment of linguistic respite, the diverse range of stories captivates readers with their unexpected twists and turns.

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For Women Mountain Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalanches ... (The New York Times)

Women are increasingly reporting sexual harassment and abuse in the sport, including accusations against the renowned climber Nirmal Purja.

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New Summer Thrillers (The New York Times)

Manako Kajii — or Kajimana, as the papers call her — is in a Tokyo prison, having been convicted of killing three of her lovers after cooking them fabulous ...

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Managing My Daughter's Prom (The New York Times)

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Prom · My mom is 82 years old. · “Aren't you getting ready for the prom right now?” ...

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Trump Rails Against Felony Conviction, and U.S. Shifts Ukraine Policy (The New York Times)

Donald Trump is sitting in the court room. He is leaning on the table in. Donald J. Trump's conviction on nearly three dozen felony counts plunges the country ...

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NYT Spelling Bee Answers for May 31, 2024 (The New York Times)

Hi busy bees! Welcome to today's Spelling Bee forum. There are a number of terms that appear in both this article and other online discussions of the ...

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What's a Fancy Name for Shrinkflation? (The New York Times)

For a while now, consumers have noticed that brands have been quietly shrinking their bags of potato chips and pushing smaller cans of soda without reducing ...

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When the Stage Harnesses the Power of the Movies (The New York Times)

Adaptations of films will be a factor at the Tonys this year. Surprisingly the best of these shows are not always the most faithful.

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My Simplest Grilled Salmon, a Summertime Staple (The New York Times)

With orzo salad and a heavy pitcher of lemonade, that's dinner tonight. Tomorrow's breakfast: Jordan Marsh's blueberry muffins.

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The New York Times reports of sexual harassment by Nirmal Purja ... (gripped.com)

On May 31, The York Times ran an article written by Anna Callaghan and Jenny Vrentas titled 'For Women Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalanches and Storms', ...

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The New York Times names new colleagues in Video (Editor And Publisher Magazine)

We are delighted to welcome two new hires to the Video team in New York. Brad Kimbrough has joined as a post-production operations specialist.

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Revisiting the Women Who Defined Lilith Fair's Sound (The New York Times)

Hear songs by Sarah McLachlan, Tracy Chapman, Meredith Brooks and more.

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She Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was ... (The New York Times)

A Black woman claims a white homeowner tried to pull out of a sale because of her race.

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Carl Radke of 'Summer House' on His Broken Engagement and ... (The New York Times)

In the episode, Radke is 29, working in New York City and drinking copiously on the weekends in a Hamptons share house with his friends Kyle Cooke, Lindsay ...

New York Times made 'petty' cuts to staff bios, union says (The Washington Post)

The New York Times rolled out expanded bio pages but then deleted language in which staffers extolled their union work. Guild leaders called the move petty.

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