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August 7, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED DeSantis Bluntly Acknowledges Trump's 2020 Defeat: 'Of Course He Lost' Trucking Firm That Got $700 Million U.S. Bailout Declares Bankruptcy 'It's Not a Sprint,' Ukraine's Marines Insist. 'It's a Marathon.' Abortion Drives Ohio Election on Amending the State Constitution Is Social Justice for the Birds? Audubon Attempts an Answer. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Maureen Dowd Coup-Coup-Ca-Choo, Trump-Style Not curtains for Trump the plotter; it's the entr'acte. David Brooks What if We're the Bad Guys Here? How the modern meritocracy made Trump inevitable. Jamelle Bouie The Most Frightening Part of the Trump Indictment The former president's attempt to overthrow our institutions would not have been possible without those institutions themselves. Katherine Miller Mike Pence Spoke, and the Response Was a Kind of Subtle Hell The surreal scene at a Republican fund-raiser. Ross Douthat The Normal Paths to Beating Trump Are Closing How the indictments are making it harder to fight 2024 on any grounds except Trump's fitness. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER 5 Wellness Trends to Watch A look back at pills, products and practices that popped up in the first half of this year. Putin's Forever War Vladimir Putin wants to lead Russians into a civilizational conflict with the West far larger than Ukraine. Will they follow him? The Fight Over the Dune Shacks of Cape Cod: No Power, No Water — but Eugene O'Neill Was Here The shacks have been cared for by locals, activists and artists. Now the National Park Service plans to lease them to bidders. A Fed Official Wonders: 'Do We Need to Do Another Rate Increase?' The head of the powerful New York Fed said that it was an "open question," and that rates could fall next year. While Navigating Life's Changes, a Teenage Romance Endures Neither Olivia Amitrano nor Nicholas Vazquez are afraid to change their minds, whether it's about living off the grid, work or a wedding dress. 11 Easy Vegetarian Summer Dinners Bountiful meals for the most bountiful time of year. '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. After Transitioning, Gabbi Tuft Pays a Visit to Smackdown She was once a 250-pound gladiator in the World Wrestling Entertainment ring. Now she's a TikTok star who's building a new life. 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