Substack Raises $100 Million, Betting on Subscriptions but Coming Around to Ads

Substack, originally a newsletter service, says its app now has millions of users interacting with its creators.

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Ask The Times About New York City’s Mayoral Race

Have questions about New York City’s mayoral race or politics in the city? We want to hear them.

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How Much Do People Pay for Newsletters Like Substack? It Can Be Surprising.

More people are spending money on newsletters from their favorite writers. They’re also having trouble keeping track of how many they subscribe to.

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David Leonhardt Departs The Morning for Times Opinion

Five years after founding The Times’s flagship newsletter, Mr. Leonhardt recently began a new role on Opinion, overseeing the editing and writing of the paper’s editorials.

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How the Islamic State Radicalizes People Today

A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

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Publishers Battle for the C-Suite

Numerous media outlets, looking for new lucrative lines of business, are pursuing newsletters and events aimed specifically at top executives.

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Substack’s Bet on Politics Newsletters Leads to Subscriber Growth

The newsletter start-up, which once drew an overture from Elon Musk, is betting on politics content and recruiting stars. But profits remain elusive.

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