Ken Auletta

New Yorker

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In May, $400 million of debt will come due for the owners of the  New York Times . With advertising revenue practically disappearing, the timing couldn't be worse.

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In May, $400 million of debt will come due for the owners of the New York Times . With advertising revenue practically disappearing, the timing couldn't be worse.

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