The New Yorker is a privately owned company headquartered in the US, founded in 1925 and employing approximately 1270 individuals. Functioning primarily in book and periodical publishing, it is a weekly magazine published by Condé Nast. The publication is known for its in-depth reporting, political and cultural commentary, fiction, and humor. Its content comprises long-form journalism, essays, and reviews, covering politics, foreign affairs, business, technology, and the arts. A signature feature of the magazine is its single-panel cartoons. The New Yorker's focus is on long-form journalism and its literary tradition, having featured works by notable writers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
On April 26, 2026, The New Yorker's interactive documentary, "Cleared by Fire," received a Peabody Award, one of journalism's most prestigious honors. The film, directed by Sam Wolson and David Kofahl, visualizes conflicting testimonies about a 2005 massacre in Haditha, where U.S. Marines killed twenty-four Iraqi civilians without facing significant punishment.
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