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The New York Times (NYT) is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. Founded in 1851 as The New-York Daily Times by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was renamed The New York Times in 1857. Published by The New York Times Company, the paper is widely regarded as a newspaper of record for the United States and international audiences. It maintains a print edition and a substantial digital presence at nytimes.com, along with mobile apps and multimedia content.

The Times covers break news, politics, business, science, culture, and sports, in addition to opinion and analysis. It has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes for investigative reporting, feature writing, and public service. Notable moments in its history include the publication of the Pentagon Papers in 1971 and ongoing investigative reporting that has shaped public discourse. The paper has faced internal ethics challenges, such as the 2003 Jayson Blair controversy, which prompted reforms in reporting and editorial processes.

Ownership and structure: The newspaper is owned by The New York Times Company, a publicly traded company, with control largely held by the Sulzberger family through a dual-class share structure. The organization includes an editorial page, a public editor/ombudsman history, and extensive international and digital offerings. The NYT’s influence extends across journalism, media criticism, and public policy, contributing to its status as a leading source of news and analysis.