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August 6, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Putin's Forever War Ukraine Strikes 2 Bridges Connected to Russian-Occupied Crimea Are G.O.P. Voters Tiring of the War on 'Wokeness'? Eight Months Pregnant and Arrested After False Facial Recognition Match Anguish in Camelot: Kennedy Campaign Roils Storied Political Family Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE How a Sexual Assault in a School Bathroom Became a Political Weapon It was an explosive claim — that a Virginia school district covered up a crime in order to protect transgender rights. But was it true? A Thief Returned My Stolen Bike. Do I Owe Him a Reward? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on whether every promise has to be kept. I've Listened to This Breakup Song a Million Times Why does it feel so good to cry this hard? Judge John Hodgman on Getting a Colonoscopy What should you do with a husband who "doesn't like doctors"? What I Saw When I Looked Inside My Own Body Modern medicine is constantly showing us our guts and bones. Why doesn't it feel more profound? Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER It's August Already: Are You Making the Most of Your Patio or Terrace? Designers Christine and John Gachot should know how to furnish an outdoor space: Their rental has six. Here's their step-by-step guide. 'And Just Like That …' Episode 8 Fashion: Losing the Spanx In the new episode, Carrie and Aidan lean into their relationship, and Charlotte and Miranda start new jobs. A Slice of Big Sky Country You Won't See on 'Yellowstone' In Montana, a stretch of U.S. Highway 2 known as the Hi-Line is colored by grain elevators, railroad cars and century-old homesteading remnants. An L.A. Diner That's Been Obsessing Over Its Burgers and Pies Since 1947 The Apple Pan, a no-frills fixture on the city's West Side, is a time machine that still runs like clockwork. The Loss of Space Command Headquarters Brings an Alabama City Down to Earth Huntsville, a city with a proud history of aerospace innovation, was set to welcome Space Command, until a distant force beyond its control intervened: politics. Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms The United Auto Workers leader vowed to be tougher than his predecessors in contract talks. His initial demands attach big numbers to that promise. The Big Ten Lands Oregon and Washington, Leaving the Pac-12 Bereft The Big Ten booms to 18 schools with the move, powered by TV money, and the once-great Pac-12 dwindles to four after three more schools leave for the Big 12. Don't Worry, He's All Right, According to at Least One Woman Facebook groups like Vouched Dating and Are We Dating the Same Guy? help strangers vet potential partners. 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