A Gay Woman Becomes New York’s Lutheran Bishop

The Rev. Dr. Katrina Foster became known for her work with struggling parishes. She says young people who are experiencing an “epidemic of loneliness” are turning to the church.

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Mamdani’s Mayoral Run Gave Gen Z More Than Politics

Members of Gen Z found something unexpected in the mayoral race: a chance to hang out. Their enthusiasm turned into real votes.

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Tessa Thompson on Playing ‘Hedda’— and Finding What You Really Want

In Thompson’s latest film, she plays an unhappy housewife who blows up her life. In reality, the actor and producer has left relationships with much less fallout.

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A.I. Companion Ads for Friend.com Flood NYC Subway, Fueling Backlash and Vandalism

An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism.

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Can Bathhouses Fix Our Loneliness Problem?

A reporter plunged in to find out.

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College Students Are Seeking Out Phone-Free Social Connection

A campus movement aims to find out.

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How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Research Has Revealed.

After 25 years of research on this notable group, here’s what stands out.

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Let Joy Back In’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

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Could Dementia Patients Benefit from an A.I. Companion?

New products are being developed in an attempt to reduce loneliness and bolster cognition.

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Forget Bingo. These 90-Year-Olds Just Want to Dance.

A Times reporter explored aging, loneliness and the joy of intergenerational connections.

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