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Saltmarsh Sparrows Fight to Keep Their Heads Above Water, New York Review of Books Editor Is Out Amid Uproar Over #MeToo Essay, Unraveling the Mystery of a 12-Day Killing Spree at the Border, Billionaires Can Seem Like Saviors to Media Companies, but They Come With Risks

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An experimental newsletter of the stories you might have missed, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. An experimental newsletter of the stories you might have missed, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Jonathan Drake/Reuters Before and After Florence: See the Impact of the Storm These videos and photos show the toll of the hurricane-force winds and heavy rains across North Carolina. U.S. · Sep 17 Jonathan Drake/Reuters Before and After Florence: See the Impact of the Storm These videos and photos show the toll of the hurricane-force winds and heavy rains across North Carolina. U.S. · Sep 17 Courtesy of Donnela Green-Johnson They Were Seeking Mental Health Care. Instead They Drowned in a Sheriff's Van. After two women voluntarily went to hospitals seeking care, they were committed and transported in a sheriff's van that drove onto a flooded road. U.S. · Sep 19 Erin Schaff for The New York Times Debunking 5 Viral Rumors About Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh's Accuser Dr. Blasey has been the target of widespread social media disinformation since she came forward with accusations of sexual assault against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court nominee. Politics · Sep 19 Courtesy of Donnela Green-Johnson They Were Seeking Mental Health Care. Instead They Drowned in a Sheriff's Van. After two women voluntarily went to hospitals seeking care, they were committed and transported in a sheriff's van that drove onto a flooded road. U.S. · Sep 19 Erin Schaff for The New York Times Debunking 5 Viral Rumors About Christine Blasey Ford, Kavanaugh's Accuser Dr. Blasey has been the target of widespread social media disinformation since she came forward with accusations of sexual assault against Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court nominee. Politics · Sep 19 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers Saltmarsh Sparrows Fight to Keep Their Heads Above Water Rising sea levels are bringing more nest-flooding tides that threaten to push the birds that breed in coastal marshes along the Atlantic Coast to extinction. Science · Sep 17 Karsten Moran for The New York Times Karsten Moran for The New York Times Saltmarsh Sparrows Fight to Keep Their Heads Above Water Rising sea levels are bringing more nest-flooding tides that threaten to push the birds that breed in coastal marshes along the Atlantic Coast to extinction. Science · Sep 17 New York Review of Books Editor Is Out Amid Uproar Over #MeToo Essay The editor, Ian Buruma, left after a backlash regarding an essay by a Canadian radio personality who lost his job after sexual misconduct allegations. Arts · Sep 19 Vincent Tullo for The New York Times Vincent Tullo for The New York Times New York Review of Books Editor Is Out Amid Uproar Over #MeToo Essay The editor, Ian Buruma, left after a backlash regarding an essay by a Canadian radio personality who lost his job after sexual misconduct allegations. Arts · Sep 19 Unraveling the Mystery of a 12-Day Killing Spree at the Border The arrest of a Border Patrol agent in the killing of four people in Laredo, Tex., has left investigators struggling for answers. U.S. · Sep 18 Billionaires Can Seem Like Saviors to Media Companies, but They Come With Risks With many publications struggling, the largess of a wealthy owner can be welcome. But there are concerns that these buyers are assuming too much influence. Media · Sep 19 Unraveling the Mystery of a 12-Day Killing Spree at the Border The arrest of a Border Patrol agent in the killing of four people in Laredo, Tex., has left investigators struggling for answers. U.S. · Sep 18 Billionaires Can Seem Like Saviors to Media Companies, but They Come With Risks With many publications struggling, the largess of a wealthy owner can be welcome. But there are concerns that these buyers are assuming too much influence. Media · Sep 19 ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Everyone Deserves Better Than This Senate Spectacle Forget the political finger pointing. Christine Blasey Ford's accusation against Brett Kavanaugh needs to be seriously investigated. Sep 19 By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Everyone Deserves Better Than This Senate Spectacle Forget the political finger pointing. Christine Blasey Ford's accusation against Brett Kavanaugh needs to be seriously investigated. Sep 19 By SHMUEL ROSNER Why the 'Jordanian Option' Won't Die A confederation of the West Bank and Jordan is once again under discussion. Is it such a bad idea? Sep 21 By THOMAS B. EDSALL Can the Democrats Rise Above? There is a lot of pressure on their coalition coming from within. Sep 20 By SHMUEL ROSNER Why the 'Jordanian Option' Won't Die A confederation of the West Bank and Jordan is once again under discussion. Is it such a bad idea? Sep 21 By THOMAS B. EDSALL Can the Democrats Rise Above? There is a lot of pressure on their coalition coming from within. Sep 20 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Stuart Bradford How Long Do I Retain Immunity? Antibody half-life varies tremendously, from about 11 years for tetanus to over 200 years for measles and mumps. Well · Sep 21 Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Brain Changes of Alzheimer's Men and women who reported feeling sleepy during the day had higher levels of brain plaques. Well · Sep 20 Stuart Bradford How Long Do I Retain Immunity? Antibody half-life varies tremendously, from about 11 years for tetanus to over 200 years for measles and mumps. Well · Sep 21 Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Brain Changes of Alzheimer's Men and women who reported feeling sleepy during the day had higher levels of brain plaques. Well · Sep 20 John Burcham for The New York Times 36 Hours in Tucson Foodies, cyclists and the aesthetically inclined will find much to like in this desert city, home to a new bike-share system, adobe architecture and restaurants that reflect a mix of cultural influences. Travel · Sep 20 Stuart Bradford Exorbitant Dental Bill? Medical Insurance May Cover Some of It Medical insurance generally pays more than dental insurance, so your dentist may be able to bill for services extending beyond tooth care. Well · Sep 20 John Burcham for The New York Times 36 Hours in Tucson Foodies, cyclists and the aesthetically inclined will find much to like in this desert city, home to a new bike-share system, adobe architecture and restaurants that reflect a mix of cultural influences. Travel · Sep 20 Stuart Bradford Exorbitant Dental Bill? Medical Insurance May Cover Some of It Medical insurance generally pays more than dental insurance, so your dentist may be able to bill for services extending beyond tooth care. Well · Sep 20 🤞 Are we getting it right? To refine this experience, we need to hear from you. Are you enjoying this newsletter? Are we offering you the right mix of stories? Where can we improve? Send Us Feedback ℹ️ Your Weekly Edition is an ongoing experiment that combines editorial curation with machine-learning algorithms to recommend Times stories to you. ➡️ To experience Your Weekly Edition at its best, stay logged in on NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe | Account Settings | Privacy Policy | Contact Us All Newsletters | Subscribe 2018 © The New York Times Company | 620 8th Avenue, 10036 NY, New York ADVERTISEMENT