Justice Ginsburg Fought for Gender Equality. How Close Are We to...
“I surely would not be in this room today without the determined efforts of men and women who kept dreams alive, dreams of equal citizenship.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the Supreme Court’s feminist icon. Small, soft-spoken, yet fiercely determined, she was an unstoppable force who transformed the law and defied social conventions. “To her fans…
A Long, Lonesome Look at America
I was only a few days into a meandering trip across America, and already I was easing into something of a nighttime routine. Earlier in the day I’d pinpointed a promising campsite in Ozark National Forest. Now, I found myself ascending an isolated forestry road to get to it, my tires crackling over its rough,…
Vertigo Tracksuit: A Blend of Style and Comfort for Active Streetwear...
IntroductionThe Vertigo Tracksuit has quickly risen to prominence as a favorite choice among streetwear fans and fitness enthusiasts alike. Combining a sleek design with unparalleled comfort, this tracksuit offers the perfect blend of style and functionality. Whether you’re wearing it for a workout session or just lounging around, the Vertigo Tracksuit provides a fresh and…
Word of the Day: propound
The word propound has appeared in five articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on April 3 in “A Gender Theorist Who Just Wants Everyone to Get Along” by Jennifer Szalai:Despite its notoriously opaque prose, Butler’s best-known book, “Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity” (1990), has been both credited and blamed for…
How Well Do You Sleep at Night?
Do you sleep well at night? Or do you often toss and turn awake in bed, unable to settle into deep sleep? Do you usually wake up in the morning feeling well-rested, or do you find yourself tired and sleepy throughout the day?In “How to Help a Teen Who Can’t Sleep,” Catherine Pearson shares advice…
Lesson of the Day: ‘100 Years Ago, the Booziest January Suddenly...
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “100 Years Ago, the Booziest January Suddenly Dried Up” One hundred years ago, Prohibition began — outlawing the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcohol in the United States for more than a decade.In this lesson, you will learn about how Americans prepared for and adjusted…
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Hate Networking? ChatGPT Can Make It Easier
People in tech are finding ways to use ChatGPT to be more efficient in their jobs — and the AI can also help you fast-track your job search. Networking can be tough, especially when you’re just starting out in your career and you’re still trying to get a sense of direction. Even if you have a general…
Word + Quiz: moribund
moribund ˈmȯr-ə-(ˌ)bənd , ˈmär- adjective1. being on the point of death; breathing your last2. not growing or changing; without force or vitality_________The word moribund has appeared in 53 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Aug. 16 in “Japan’s Economy Contracts 7.8 Percent, Worst Decline on Record” by Ben Dooley:In June,…
Alison’s Working from Home Toolkit
The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many of us have had to rethink, reorganise and reshape our daily lives. Lockdowns, quarantining and self-isolating have meant that regular routines have been disrupted and new, adaptable ways of doing things have had to be found. Working from home is just one of the many “new normals” we…
What Students Are Saying About Embarrassing Parents, Personal Style and Social...
I definitely incorporate my cultural and religious identity in my style, being a Muslim girl, I choose to dress modestly but that doesn’t mean it takes the fun out of styling or wearing clothes, yes, it can be pretty hard to style clothes modestly in summers but lets just winters is my happy place just…
Word + Quiz: fetid
Note: Our Sixth Annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge is underway. It will run until Feb. 18. fetid ˈfe-təd , ˈfē-tid adjective : offensively malodorous; having a bad smell _________ The word fetid has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Sept. 21 in “In Sweden, Trash Heats Homes,…
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Trending Data Science Skills
Demand for data-driven decision makers continues to grow. There’s a projected 15% growth in data science careers and 110,000 new jobs for data-driven decision makers by 2020. According to our analysis of global skills, the most sought-after data science skills include math, statistics, machine learning, data management, statistical programming, and data visualization. Whether you’re looking…
5 Ways Smart Tech Is Improving Cities — & The Skills...
Not familiar with the "Internet of Things" (IoT)? Well, it's familiar with you. IoT refers to everyday physical objects that are embedded with internet connectivity. Think: Google Home and Amazon's Alexa. But there's more to the tech than just personal assistance.Cities around the world are implementing IoT into their infrastructures to address systemic problems and…
Adwysd Clothing Fusion of Streetwear and Sophistication
In the energetic world of mold, where patterns move at the speed of light and customer inclinations are as changed as they are requesting, standing out is no little deed. Among the brands that have effectively carved out a specialty for themselves is Adwysd Clothing. Known for its special mix of streetwear aesthetics with a…
Lesson of the Day: ‘A Picture of Change for a World...
6. The article concludes:Hokusai already knew, in 1830, how quickly and thoroughly an image’s meaning can change. It’s already there in the picture of Ejiri. …Here, in a crummy little marsh under Fuji, Hokusai gave us a vision of culture in constant motion.Because art’s meaning lies not only in what it looks like, but in…
Word of the Day: dismal
This word has appeared in 162 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
10 Python Code Challenges for Beginners
One of the best ways to test and practice your skills with Python is by solving coding challenges. You can learn a lot from books and online courses, but coding isn't an armchair activity. You have to write some code to make genuine progress.Coding challenges are perfect for this. Coding challenges are small problems you…
