For You: An Elite School, a Boy’s Suicide and a Question of Blame

Plus, After Armed Rebellion, Putin Tries to Reinforce His Defenses

July 4, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED After Armed Rebellion, Putin Tries to Reinforce His Defenses Federal Judge Limits Biden Officials' Contacts With Social Media Sites Prominent Russian Journalist Injured in Attack in Chechnya Attack in Tel Aviv Wounds 8 Amid Israel's Deadly Raid in West Bank About Those July 4 Fireworks and Air Pollution Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Jeff Shesol The Tragedy of John Roberts The term that just ended must have been a torment for the chief justice. But his behavior has only made matters worse. Tyler Austin Harper I Teach at an Elite College. Here's a Look Inside the Racial Gaming of Admissions. The end of affirmative action will only cause students and parents to get even more creative about gaming college admissions. Radley Balko Half the Police Force Quit. Crime Dropped. This charming town has a powerful tale to tell. Thomas B. Edsall This Is Why Trump Lies Like There's No Tomorrow It's a strategy, and it works. Margaret Renkl Tell Me There Isn't a Witch Hunt in Tennessee We live in two countries now: one where basic civil and human rights are recognized and another where ideological extremists can decide how everyone else lives. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER How a 14-Minute Video on Posture Changed My Life Hint: It wasn't because it fixed the way I stood or sat. It has nothing to do with posture at all. An Elite School, a Boy's Suicide and a Question of Blame An eighth grader was asked to leave Saint Ann's, a prestigious private school in Brooklyn. Three months later, he ended his life. Now his parents are suing the school. The Republican Who Didn't Campaign on Independence Day? Trump. "Can you imagine Trump walking in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July parade?" a Republican consultant in New Hampshire asked. "I don't think so." The Secret to an Excellent Sandwich In search of the perfect, flavor-layered bite, sandwich shops are focusing on restraint, approaching every element with a high level of care. The Best Films of 2023, So Far Our critics picked six films that you can catch up with over the long holiday. Amsterdam Tries to Dim the Glare on Its Red-Light District The mayor wants to improve the neighborhood for residents, but sex workers oppose measures recently put in place. Now the city is looking to set up legal prostitution elsewhere. Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather. A Year After July 4 Parade Shooting, Some Americans Rethink Big Gatherings Concerns about gun violence at large public events leave some contemplating safety measures or even staying home. 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