Kika Gilbert

A new way for readers to catch up on the top stories of the day By Jon Lazar, Kika Gilbert, Mark Murray and Taylor Poulos Keeping up with the news can feel like a full-time job, and we want to make it easy for New York Times readers to stay informed. We provide a variety of ways to do this, from newsletters to push alerts to social media posts, and today, we’re adding another feature to that list: a widget for Apple’s iOS 14 that will feature the latest news headlines.

Many parents, schools, and organizations are currently talking about the importance of increasing diversity. However, it’s the related, but kinder and more empathic idea of "inclusion" that came to mind when illustrator Daniel Salmieri came to visit us. Daniel is the illustrator of Secret Pizza Party, Dragons Love Tacos, and the hilarious hit Robo-Sauce (among several others!). We loved hearing about his journey as an illustrator and seeing how his work has evolved over the course of his career.

We’re partnering with WIRED to host an afternoon of play. Please join us this Saturday, December 13th, at the WIRED Store in NYC for Nuts & Bolts, a hands-on experience for the whole family. Homes, the third app in the Explorer’s Library, asks kids to think about: what makes a home? How do you live? We’ll be exploring these questions in an interactive art activity. We’ll also have plenty of iPads with Homes on hand to inspire kids to get curious about unique homes around the world.