• The New York Times appointed Jason Stallman as obituaries editor, effective Aug. 10.
• Stallman has spent more than two decades at the Times, including roles as Sports editor and executive producer of its documentary unit.
• He most recently served as a senior story editor on National, following a stint at The Athletic.
• Adam Bernstein served as interim obituaries editor during the transition.

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