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New York Declares Measles Emergency, Requiring Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn, 'Monkey, Rat and Pig DNA': How Misinformation Is Driving the Measles Outbreak Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews, What You Need to Know About Candida Auris, Son of a Deputy Sheriff Charged With 3 Black Church Fires

Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Discover the best stories you might have missed in this newsletter, curated by Times editors and personalized for you with machine learning. Best of The Times Signature journalism of the last week Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie/Jörg P. Anders Stripping Away Lies to Expose a Painter's Nazi Past A new exhibition of the German painter Emil Nolde shows that rather than being a victim of Hitler's regime, he was an enthusiastic supporter. Arts · Apr 10 Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie/Jörg P. Anders Stripping Away Lies to Expose a Painter's Nazi Past A new exhibition of the German painter Emil Nolde shows that rather than being a victim of Hitler's regime, he was an enthusiastic supporter. Arts · Apr 10 Lana H. Haroun 'It's Going to Be the Image of the Revolution' A smartphone snap from the Sudanese protests has gone viral. What is it about this picture that makes it so powerful? Fashion · Apr 10 Bettmann, via Getty Images Casimir Pulaski, Polish Hero of the Revolutionary War, Was Most Likely Intersex, Researchers Say Disputed remains were the right height and age and showed injuries consistent with the general's life. There was just one catch: "The skeleton looked very female." Science · Apr 7 Lana H. Haroun 'It's Going to Be the Image of the Revolution' A smartphone snap from the Sudanese protests has gone viral. What is it about this picture that makes it so powerful? Fashion · Apr 10 Bettmann, via Getty Images Casimir Pulaski, Polish Hero of the Revolutionary War, Was Most Likely Intersex, Researchers Say Disputed remains were the right height and age and showed injuries consistent with the general's life. There was just one catch: "The skeleton looked very female." Science · Apr 7 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers New York Declares Measles Emergency, Requiring Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city would require unvaccinated individuals living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to receive the measles vaccine. New York · Apr 9 Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times Demetrius Freeman for The New York Times New York Declares Measles Emergency, Requiring Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city would require unvaccinated individuals living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to receive the measles vaccine. New York · Apr 9 'Monkey, Rat and Pig DNA': How Misinformation Is Driving the Measles Outbreak Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews Handbooks distributed in some Jewish communities in New York, as well as messages on hotlines, contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines are safe and highly effective. New York · Apr 9 John Taggart for The New York Times John Taggart for The New York Times 'Monkey, Rat and Pig DNA': How Misinformation Is Driving the Measles Outbreak Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews Handbooks distributed in some Jewish communities in New York, as well as messages on hotlines, contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines are safe and highly effective. New York · Apr 9 What You Need to Know About Candida Auris C. auris is a mysterious and dangerous fungal infection that is among a growing number of germs that have evolved defenses against common medicines. Here are some basic facts about it. Health · Apr 6 Son of a Deputy Sheriff Charged With 3 Black Church Fires The authorities arrested the 21-year-old son of a deputy sheriff in the blazes that set a rural Cajun community on edge. U.S. · Apr 10 What You Need to Know About Candida Auris C. auris is a mysterious and dangerous fungal infection that is among a growing number of germs that have evolved defenses against common medicines. Here are some basic facts about it. Health · Apr 6 Son of a Deputy Sheriff Charged With 3 Black Church Fires The authorities arrested the 21-year-old son of a deputy sheriff in the blazes that set a rural Cajun community on edge. U.S. · Apr 10 Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers Jamelle Bouie Who Is Left to Say No to Trump? Kirstjen Nielsen is the latest one out of the president's spiraling cabinet who expressed his cruelty but wouldn't go as far as he wanted. Apr 8 Al Drago for The New York Times Al Drago for The New York Times Jamelle Bouie Who Is Left to Say No to Trump? Kirstjen Nielsen is the latest one out of the president's spiraling cabinet who expressed his cruelty but wouldn't go as far as he wanted. Apr 8 Annalee Newitz Why We Need 'Game of Thrones' The epic fantasy series is more than just escape. It is a way of imagining our way to the future. Apr 10 Bret Stephens Millionaires and Billionaires and Bernie The Vermont socialist is suddenly rich. Is he any wiser? Apr 11 Annalee Newitz Why We Need 'Game of Thrones' The epic fantasy series is more than just escape. It is a way of imagining our way to the future. Apr 10 Bret Stephens Millionaires and Billionaires and Bernie The Vermont socialist is suddenly rich. Is he any wiser? Apr 11 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Review: Puppets and Power Make for a Marvelous 'Menagerie' The latest play from the Mad Ones finds the seeds of momentous social change in a 1979 focus group about a kids' television show. Theater · Apr 8 Kaley McKean A Modern Riff on an Old Testament Climate Catastrophe In "Naamah," an inventive first novel by Sarah Blake, Noah's wife recounts the trials — and surprising pleasures — of life on the ark after the Flood. Book Review · Apr 10 Sara Krulwich/The New York Times Review: Puppets and Power Make for a Marvelous 'Menagerie' The latest play from the Mad Ones finds the seeds of momentous social change in a 1979 focus group about a kids' television show. Theater · Apr 8 Kaley McKean A Modern Riff on an Old Testament Climate Catastrophe In "Naamah," an inventive first novel by Sarah Blake, Noah's wife recounts the trials — and surprising pleasures — of life on the ark after the Flood. Book Review · Apr 10 Jennifer Taylor Review: The Budapest Festival Orchestra Visits With Bartok Ivan Fischer led a two-night engagement at Carnegie Hall that featured celebrated touchstones and rarities by the Hungarian modernist. Music · Apr 7 Krista Schlueter for The New York Times 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows happening this weekend and in the week ahead. Arts · Apr 11 Jennifer Taylor Review: The Budapest Festival Orchestra Visits With Bartok Ivan Fischer led a two-night engagement at Carnegie Hall that featured celebrated touchstones and rarities by the Hungarian modernist. Music · Apr 7 Krista Schlueter for The New York Times 5 Comedy Shows to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows happening this weekend and in the week ahead. Arts · Apr 11 🤞 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? 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