The New York Times (NYT) is a major American daily newspaper of record and a U.S. national newspaper of record based in New York City with a worldwide readership and one of the most influential publications in the world. Founded in 1851 as the New-York Daily Times by journalists Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it is one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States and is published by The New York Times Company. Headquartered in the iconic New York Times Building in Midtown Manhattan, the paper has been under the stewardship of the Ochs-Sulzberger family since 1896, with A. G. Sulzberger serving as the current chairman and publisher. Renowned for its rigorous investigative journalism and extensive coverage of domestic, national, and international affairs, its reporting spans politics, finance, corruption, education, scandals, social issues, lobbying activities and influences, business, intelligence, technology, human rights, terrorism, Middle East conflicts including U.S.-Israel relations and Israeli politics, environmental issues, national security, legal matters, philanthropy, religion, philosophy, literature, and culture. The Times frequently features opinion pieces on foreign policy and cultural topics and maintains a strong focus on foreign policy, national security, and international diplomacy. Many members of the Council on Foreign Relations contribute to or serve as sources for its analysis and reporting, influencing policy debates and public opinion. The newspaper has extensively covered notable figures and events, such as Leslie Wexner’s business ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the Ashley Biden diary theft case, and investigative exposés like "Angels in Hell," which revealed misogyny and Epstein's influence. Evolving from its print origins, The New York Times is now a multimedia powerhouse offering digital subscriptions, apps, podcasts, videos, and interactive features like Wordle and the Crossword, solidifying its role as a leading global newspaper with significant impact on public discourse and policy.