The New York Times Wins 3 Polk Awards
The Times was honored for its coverage of President Trump, the abuse of housekeepers and nannies in Saudi Arabia and brutality in New York prisons.
The New York Times won three George Polk Awards on Wednesday for coverage of President Trump’s expansion of power, the abuse of domestic workers in the Middle East and brutality against inmates in New York.
Long Island University, which runs the awards, announced winners in 15 categories for journalistic work published in 2025, selected from 492 entries. The George Polk Awards have been awarded annually since 1949.
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