Emma Goldberg
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What if Charity Shouldn’t Be Optimized?
The recent trend in philanthropy has been to look for the most bang for your buck. Maybe you don’t have to.
Killing of Brian Thompson Sets Off Fear Among Executives Already Worried About Safety
After Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare was killed in Manhattan, the phones at corporate security firms were “ringing off the hook.”
Do You Use Online Betting Markets? Tell Us About It.
The New York Times is covering the rise of online betting markets. We want to hear about the experiences of people who use them, either...
Parents of Israeli Soldiers Struggle With Ethics of Freezing Sperm
In Israel, the military is now offering to preserve the sperm of soldiers killed in war. Parents and widows are struggling with the decision.
When Kentucky Bans Homeless Camps, Where Do People Go?
Angel Sivado tries to move people from the streets to permanent housing. A new law makes helping her clients more of a challenge.
Can Remote Workers Reverse Brain Drain?
Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.
Malcolm Gladwell’s New Book, ‘Revenge of The Tipping Point,’ Explores Negative Virality
As he releases “Revenge of The Tipping Point,” the best-selling journalist talks about broken windows theory, Joe Rogan and changing his mind.
The Report Card on Guaranteed Income Is Still Incomplete
A three-year analysis of unconditional cash stipends concluded that the initiative has had some success, but not the transformational impact its proponents hoped for.
Will A.I. Kill Meaningless Jobs?
And is that so bad?
Tech Outage Brings a Snow Day in July for Corporate Workers
“Happy international blue screen day.”