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July 18, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Israeli President Meets With Biden Amid U.S. Unease With Netanyahu Protesters Rally Across Israel in New Push Against Legal Overhaul In Gilgo Beach Case, a Wife Nearby but Apparently Unknowing Here's how hot it will get across Europe today. North Korea Detains U.S. Soldier After Unauthorized Border Crossing Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Kai Bird The Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer Christopher Nolan's film delves deeply into what this country did to its most famous scientist. Michael Ponsor A Federal Judge Asks: Does the Supreme Court Realize How Bad It Smells? The reported behavior of some justices is not a matter of politics or judicial philosophy. It's about ethics. Amanda Gorman Amanda Gorman: In Memory of Those Still in the Water By writing an elegy through the words of history, I hope to unearth, or unwater, the dead from beneath a mass of waves. Eleanor Cummins and Andrew Zaleski If Loneliness Is an Epidemic, How Do We Treat It? It can't be cured; it can be treated. Emily St. James I Am Being Pushed Out of One of the Last Public Squares, the Library A haven that should welcome all is too often becoming a battleground. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER At the Met, She Holds Court. At Home, She Held 71 Looted Antiquities. Shelby White has given the museum generous gifts and 33 years of service as a trustee. But investigators recently seized many of her ancient artifacts, including 17 that were on loan to the Met. Mandela Goes From Hero to Scapegoat as South Africa Struggles Nelson Mandela is revered worldwide and celebrated on July 18, his birthday. But at home, a younger generation is disillusioned with the country, his party and the anti-apartheid leader, too. A National Treasure, Tarnished: Can Britain Fix Its Health Service? As it turns 75, the N.H.S., a proud symbol of Britain's welfare state, is in the deepest crisis of its history. Honoring the Last of the 'Boys of Summer' Carl Erskine was a champion with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but what came after that is what will be celebrated with an award from the Baseball Hall of Fame. A Perfect Weekend in Telluride Well known for its ski resort, this mountain town in southwestern Colorado attracts plenty of summer and fall visitors, too. Here's how to spend a few days. Search for a Century-Old Shipwreck Turns Up One Even Older Researchers and a television crew were looking for two naval ships lost in Lake Superior a century ago. Instead, they found a tugboat that mysteriously sank in 1879. Wikipedia's Moment of Truth Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process? After Suffering Heavy Losses, Ukrainians Paused to Rethink Strategy Early in the counteroffensive, Ukraine lost as much as 20 percent of its weapons and armor. The rate dropped as the campaign slowed and commanders shifted tactics. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018