THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE: The 12.7.25 Issue features David Darlington on the dangers of e-bikes; Carlo Rotella on A.I. in the classroom; Lizzy Goodman on the music of Shaboozey; and more.

The Shocking Crash That Led One County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes

Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform.

Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?

If only they were robotic! Instead, chatbots have developed a distinctive — and grating — voice .By Sam Kriss

He Had the Worst Bloody Nose of His Life. That Was Just the Beginning.

The man’s unchecked bleeding was a mystery for years before a scan revealed the cause. By Lisa Sanders, M.D.

The Dark Secrets of the Writer Behind ‘Train Dreams’

An adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella arrives at the same time as a new biography, unlocking one of his best-loved and least-understood books.