What does arouses NYT mean in the article?

[AnnisHayma]

I’m trying to understand the meaning of arouses NYT as mentioned in the article. Can someone explain the context and why the author used it? Any insights would be really helpful!

 

[GaleGaytan]

In the NYT articles, the arouses term also implies to arouse, cause or arouse some interest, emotion, suspicion, or curiosity, not necessarily of a physical or sexual nature.