THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (January 10, 2025): The 1.12.25 Issue features Camille Bromley on the “talking buttons” craze for dogs on social media; Pamela Colloff on the controversial medical diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome; Yudhijit Bhattacharjee on the spy in New York’s Chinese dissident community; and more.

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. By Camille Bromley

The Republican Superstars Eager to Wish You Happy Birthday

Matt Gaetz, George Santos, Roger Stone — the celebrity-video app Cameo has become a key stop for embattled or notorious political figures. By Sophie Haigney