Exclusive: Newly obtained jail records do not support the conspiracy theory that Jeffrey Epstein’s death was not a suicide.
They provide the most detailed look yet at his final days — and show mistake after mistake made by jail officials. nyti.ms/3FEBdd4
The records — which we obtained from the Federal Bureau of Prisons after filing a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit — show Epstein repeatedly telling correctional officers, counselors and inmates he had much to live for, while also hinting that he was increasingly despondent.
About two months after Epstein’s death, an inmate emailed the psychology department about a conversation he had with a man whose cell had been next to Epstein’s.
The inmate had heard Epstein “tearing up his sheet before committing suicide," he wrote in the email.
Beyond legal and administrative matters, this collection of records provides the most detailed look yet at Epstein's final days, offering something often missing from public accounts: his voice.
Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide left many unanswered questions about his life in jail. The prison records we obtained contain vivid details about his last days — including his own words.
After Epstein’s suicide, officials from the Bureau of Prisons prepared a report exploring his incarceration and death. Read the full document here. nyti.ms/3l4biU9
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The curve chart that shows new U.S. Covid cases will be disrupted by testing and data reporting interruptions this holiday season. The impact may be even more noticeable than last year because states are reporting data less consistently than they used to. nyti.ms/2ZjYTnE
In response, we’re updating the averaging methodology that turns the daily case and death data we report into a curve chart. This change will help show infection trends more accurately around holidays and other periods of atypical data reporting.
We continue to report daily the underlying data based on cumulative counts from government officials, which is available to the public along with the newly calculated averages. bit.ly/2ZhhhNZ
What’s your secret to the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving?
Readers shared their family-tested techniques, some involving a little butter and others calling for “a stupid amount of butter.” nyti.ms/3xff9m8
One of the most common ways to differentiate mashed potato recipes is by using different kinds of spuds depending on what you like and what’s grown nearby. nyti.ms/30MAuaA
Mashed potatoes are typically not vegan because recipes call for dairy to help make the dish creamier. But which dairy products and how much to use are up for debate. nyti.ms/3oLjXMs
This Thanksgiving menu minimizes effort and maximizes flavor. It’s perfect if you’re hosting your first holiday, or you want to spend less time in the kitchen than in years past. nyti.ms/3Fvmml4
A bone-in turkey breast is much easier to cook than a whole bird. Our cooking columnist @ericjoonho likes his Thanksgiving turkey "slathered in butter, showered with salt and pepper and popped into a moderately hot oven to get crispy." nyti.ms/3Cx6SLz
@ericjoonho The last thing you want to do on Thanksgiving is rush just before dinnertime. This make-ahead gravy relies on a base of caramelized red onion, with nutritional yeast as an optional umami enhancer to add nuance and depth. nyti.ms/3Cx6SLz
The quest for the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt, which is essential to making electric car batteries, shows how the clean energy revolution is caught up in gamesmanship, greed and exploitation, a Times investigation found. nyti.ms/3oKBswf
Outsiders exploiting Congo's natural treasures are following a tired colonial-era pattern. With more than two-thirds of the world's cobalt production coming from Congo, it's once again the site of a power struggle as automakers pivot to electric cars. nyti.ms/3oKBswf
In particular, a rivalry between China and the U.S. could have far-reaching implications for the clean energy revolution. Chinese firms own or finance 15 of 19 cobalt mines in Congo, which suppliers for American automakers like Tesla depend on. nyti.ms/3oKBswf
Melissa Clark has been in the kitchen tweaking, improving and possibly perfecting three iconic Thanksgiving pies. nyti.ms/3x7QyQ8
“Though I’ve long been a fan of using butternut squash for my pumpkin pie, I improved the roasting method to get the most caramelization and deepest flavor,” Clark writes. nyti.ms/3x0bgkW
“Most apple pie recipes in the United States today call for raw sliced apples,” Clark writes. “But once I started precooking, I became a convert.” Here’s why it works: nyti.ms/3x0bgkW
Twenty-three wealthy countries are responsible for 50% of historical carbon dioxide emissions. At the UN climate summit, one of the biggest fights is whether these countries should compensate poorer nations for the damages caused by rising temperatures. nyti.ms/3c8KGwA
These rich countries account for just 12% of the global population today, but are responsible for half of the CO2 emissions over the past 170 years.
The U.S. has emitted the most carbon dioxide historically — almost a quarter of all emissions. More than 150 countries are responsible for the other 50% of CO2 emissions, with China emitting the largest share.