Scott Cacciola
@scottcacciola.bsky.social
Reporter, New York Times
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Thanks @scottcacciola.bsky.social for the article on John Irving, the novelist, who is 83, in @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/s... Quotes therein: "It's like a scientist who continues to do experiments,"... "John is still experimenting, still growing, still trying to figure out the craft."
The World According to John Irving
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November 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Thanks @scottcacciola.bsky.social for the article on John Irving, the novelist, who is 83, in @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/s... Quotes therein: "It's like a scientist who continues to do experiments,"... "John is still experimenting, still growing, still trying to figure out the craft."
On Kilian Jornet, the world's greatest endurance athlete (free to read): www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/s...
He Wants to Climb Nearly All of America’s Tallest Peaks. In a Month.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
On Kilian Jornet, the world's greatest endurance athlete (free to read): www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/s...
Love this: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/b...
He Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List.
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July 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Love this: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/b...
Also, fun photos of typewriters: www.nytimes.com/card/2025/03...
A Type-In to Say Goodbye to a New England Institution
After 45 years at Cambridge Typewriter Company, Tom Furrier is retiring and closing the shop. Friends, family and customers celebrated him at the local library.
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March 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Also, fun photos of typewriters: www.nytimes.com/card/2025/03...
Duke is mad about a TV show. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/s...
Duke Says ‘White Lotus’ Went ‘Too Far’ With School References
In a show that features an array of disturbing story lines, the actions — and wardrobe — of a character have gone “too far” for the university.
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March 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Duke is mad about a TV show. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/s...
My story on Karis Dadson, the newly anointed star of the show pig world: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/s...
How Karis Dadson’s Icy Stare at Pig Shows Conquered TikTok
Millions have been transfixed by videos of Karis Dadson, a California teenager who shows pigs at livestock competitions. She finds the whole thing very weird.
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March 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My story on Karis Dadson, the newly anointed star of the show pig world: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/s...
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My guy @scottcacciola.bsky.social talked to John King, the man behind Minnesota's "All Hockey Hair Team" rankings, about the lettuce and flow at this year's tournament. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/s...
‘All Hockey Hair Team’ Creator Discusses Minnesota High School Tournament
Minnesota’s high school hockey tournament is a fashion show of mullets, perms and bleach. With his “All Hockey Hair Team,” John King chronicles the lettuce and flow.
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March 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
My guy @scottcacciola.bsky.social talked to John King, the man behind Minnesota's "All Hockey Hair Team" rankings, about the lettuce and flow at this year's tournament. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/s...
You ask, I deliver:
First Lady Fashion at Inaugurations, in Photos
From Eleanor Roosevelt to Jill Biden, first ladies have often made statements through what they wore on Inauguration Day and to the inaugural balls.
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January 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
You ask, I deliver:
On men's basketball coaches who are bucking the trend — by still wearing suits:
Why Mick Cronin and Other College Basketball Coaches Still Wear Suits (Gift Article)
Fashion among basketball coaches has been decidedly casual since the pandemic began, but a handful of college coaches are still dressed for success.
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December 31, 2024 at 3:52 PM
On men's basketball coaches who are bucking the trend — by still wearing suits:
Quartz watches are having a moment! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/s...
Quartz Gains Popularity Among Watch Brands Like Hz and Furlan Marri (Gift Article)
Long scorned despite being cheaper and more accurate than their mechanical counterparts, quartz watches are finally getting some love.
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December 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Quartz watches are having a moment! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/s...
On Chapel Bill and short-sleeve sweatshirts: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/s...
Bill Belichick’s Arrival in North Carolina Inspires Clothing Trends
With shirts playing off Chapel Hill’s name and cutoff hoodies, a college town immediately embraced the arrival of Bill Belichick in North Carolina.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:41 PM
On Chapel Bill and short-sleeve sweatshirts: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/s...
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This firsthand account of what it’s like to be homeless in America – by a former Boston Globe art critic – is as good as everyone says it is.
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My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
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November 27, 2024 at 10:05 AM
This firsthand account of what it’s like to be homeless in America – by a former Boston Globe art critic – is as good as everyone says it is.
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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Let's try this one more time. On Toronto runner Duncan McCabe, who spent 10 months creating a 27-second piece of Strava art: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/s...
Runner Uses Strava to Create Viral Animated Video on TikTok (Gift Article)
Using the maps from his daily runs, Duncan McCabe took the Strava art trend to new heights by creating an animated stickman that has become an online sensation.
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November 25, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Let's try this one more time. On Toronto runner Duncan McCabe, who spent 10 months creating a 27-second piece of Strava art: www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/s...
important pocket watch news
A gold pocket watch that was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people, sold at auction for $1.97 million. The sale price is a record for a single piece of Titanic memorabilia, the auction house said.
Gold Watch, a Gift From Titanic Survivors, Sells for Nearly $2 Million
The gold watch was given to the captain of the Carpathia, the ship that responded to the Titanic’s distress call and rescued hundreds of people.
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November 18, 2024 at 7:33 PM
important pocket watch news