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Mario Batali Charged With Assault and Battery in 2017 Case, Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Is Delayed Until Trump Leaves Office, Mnuchin Says, As Huawei Loses Google, the U.S.-China Tech Cold War Gets Its Iron Curtain, Alabama Historians: The Last Known Slave Ship Has Been Found

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 HBO 'Game of Thrones' Comes in for a Crash Landing The finale fell short of the series's heights, but delivered some reminders of the spectacular ride it had been. Television · May 21 HBO 'Game of Thrones' Comes in for a Crash Landing The finale fell short of the series's heights, but delivered some reminders of the spectacular ride it had been. Television · May 21 Washington State Archives, Puget Sound The Life and Crimes of America's Original 'Welfare Queen' In his new book, "The Queen," Josh Levin reveals that Linda Taylor was a scammer of epic proportions, a kidnapper and possibly even a murderer. Book Review · May 20 Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times Russia's Youth Found Rap. The Kremlin Is Worried. Streaming and social networks took music out of the hands of the country's cultural guardians and let a new generation of artists emerge. Music · May 21 Washington State Archives, Puget Sound The Life and Crimes of America's Original 'Welfare Queen' In his new book, "The Queen," Josh Levin reveals that Linda Taylor was a scammer of epic proportions, a kidnapper and possibly even a murderer. Book Review · May 20 Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times Russia's Youth Found Rap. The Kremlin Is Worried. Streaming and social networks took music out of the hands of the country's cultural guardians and let a new generation of artists emerge. Music · May 21 News You Might Have Missed Stories, analyses and explainers Mario Batali Charged With Assault and Battery in 2017 Case Mr. Batali, the celebrity chef, denies the accusations stemming from an encounter at a Boston restaurant two years ago. U.S. · May 23 Brent N. Clarke/Invision, via Associated Press Brent N. Clarke/Invision, via Associated Press Mario Batali Charged With Assault and Battery in 2017 Case Mr. Batali, the celebrity chef, denies the accusations stemming from an encounter at a Boston restaurant two years ago. U.S. · May 23 Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Is Delayed Until Trump Leaves Office, Mnuchin Says President Trump said in 2016 that the Obama-era decision to put Tubman on the bill was "pure political correctness.'' Now it won't be in circulation until 2028. U.S. · May 22 Universal History Archive/Getty Images Universal History Archive/Getty Images Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Is Delayed Until Trump Leaves Office, Mnuchin Says President Trump said in 2016 that the Obama-era decision to put Tubman on the bill was "pure political correctness.'' Now it won't be in circulation until 2028. U.S. · May 22 As Huawei Loses Google, the U.S.-China Tech Cold War Gets Its Iron Curtain The White House's hard-line approach threatens to speed up the development of two technology worlds, further isolating one-fifth of internet users. Business · May 20 Alabama Historians: The Last Known Slave Ship Has Been Found A found shipwreck fits the exact dimensions of the Clotilda, which carried 110 Africans to the U.S. in 1860, more than a half-century after importing slaves was declared illegal. U.S. · May 23 As Huawei Loses Google, the U.S.-China Tech Cold War Gets Its Iron Curtain The White House's hard-line approach threatens to speed up the development of two technology worlds, further isolating one-fifth of internet users. Business · May 20 Alabama Historians: The Last Known Slave Ship Has Been Found A found shipwreck fits the exact dimensions of the Clotilda, which carried 110 Africans to the U.S. in 1860, more than a half-century after importing slaves was declared illegal. U.S. · May 23 ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Commentary from some of the world's most provocative thinkers The Editorial Board Infecting People Isn't a Religious Right The measles outbreak makes it vital for New York lawmakers to end religious exemptions for vaccinations. May 21 Hayden Maynard Hayden Maynard The Editorial Board Infecting People Isn't a Religious Right The measles outbreak makes it vital for New York lawmakers to end religious exemptions for vaccinations. May 21 Sophie Mackintosh 'Feminine Weakness' Is a Scam Power is the strength necessary to live in a world rife with misogyny. May 22 Kj Dell'antonia How High School Ruined Leisure Will kids still do what they like when it won't help them get into college? May 18 Sophie Mackintosh 'Feminine Weakness' Is a Scam Power is the strength necessary to live in a world rife with misogyny. May 22 Kj Dell'antonia How High School Ruined Leisure Will kids still do what they like when it won't help them get into college? May 18 Discover Coverage on topics we think you'll like Mike Chase Pet Walruses, Hidden Bacon and Other Violations of Actual U.S. Law Mike Chase's "How to Become a Federal Criminal" is, as its subtitle promises, "an illustrated handbook for the aspiring offender." It's also very funny. Book Review · May 23 'Game of Thrones' Fans: We've Got Some Books for You Fantasy, romance, battles and intrigue — these seven series introduce you to new epic worlds. Books · May 21 Mike Chase Pet Walruses, Hidden Bacon and Other Violations of Actual U.S. Law Mike Chase's "How to Become a Federal Criminal" is, as its subtitle promises, "an illustrated handbook for the aspiring offender." It's also very funny. Book Review · May 23 'Game of Thrones' Fans: We've Got Some Books for You Fantasy, romance, battles and intrigue — these seven series introduce you to new epic worlds. Books · May 21 Universal Pictures Dwayne Johnson: Saving the World, Film by Film With "Hobbs & Shaw," the actor continues his action film career as the world's savior. Here's a look at how he does it. Movies · May 24 Christoph Niemann He's Not Ready to Move In. I'm Not Ready to Break Up. What's there to do when your significant other stalls on combining addresses? Style · May 24 Universal Pictures Dwayne Johnson: Saving the World, Film by Film With "Hobbs & Shaw," the actor continues his action film career as the world's savior. Here's a look at how he does it. Movies · May 24 Christoph Niemann He's Not Ready to Move In. I'm Not Ready to Break Up. What's there to do when your significant other stalls on combining addresses? Style · May 24 🤞 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 combines editorial curation with machine-learning algorithms to recommend the best Times stories based on what you have read. ➡️ To experience Your Weekly Edition at its best, stay logged in on NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe | Account Settings | Privacy Policy | Contact Us All Newsletters | Subscribe 2019 © The New York Times Company | 620 8th Avenue, 10036 NY, New York ADVERTISEMENT