For You: We’re Edging Closer to Civil War

Plus, As U.S. Nears 800,000 Virus Deaths, 1 of Every 100 Older Americans Has Perished

December 14, 2021 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll love. Let us know what you're interested in to improve your recommendations. Choose your interests WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY As U.S. Nears 800,000 Virus Deaths, 1 of Every 100 Older Americans Has Perished Across the World, Covid Anxiety and Depression Take Hold Supreme Court Allows Vaccine Mandate for New York Health Care Workers South Korea Has Long Wanted Nuclear Subs. A New Reactor Could Open a Door. Inflationary Wave Changes Political Terrain for Right-Wing Populists Go to homepage FROM OPINION Charles M. Blow We're Edging Closer to Civil War I see too many uneasy parallels between what was happening nearly 200 years ago and what is happening now over abortion. Charles M. Blow I'm Furious at the Unvaccinated They don't leave only themselves vulnerable to the virus; they make everyone more vulnerable. Ross Douthat What the New Right Sees Why an alienated movement sees American life more clearly than its rivals. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Juliet Macur Nassar Abuse Survivors Reach a $380 Million Settlement More than 500 girls and women abused by Lawrence G. Nassar, the former national gymnastics team doctor, or someone else in the sport, will be compensated. Gabe Cohn What's on TV This Week: 'American Auto' and 'MTV Unplugged' NBC debuts a sitcom about bumbling auto executives. And Tony Bennett sings with Lady Gaga on "MTV Unplugged." David Marchese Can We Have a Meaningful Life in a Virtual World? "It's clear to me that virtual worlds have a lot to offer," says the philosopher David J. Chalmers. "This doesn't make them a panacea." The New York Times Opinion Opinion | Postcards From a World on Fire These 193 stories show the reality of climate change. In every country in the world. Tyler Dunne What We Learned From Week 14 in the N.F.L. Kansas City's defense could give Patrick Mahomes the breathing room to grab home-field advantage, and Micah Parsons made good on the Cowboys' promise to beat Washington. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Soumya Karlamangla The Mystery of Imperial County's Vaccination Rate The southeastern pocket of California has one of the highest Covid-19 immunization rates in the state. Ana Swanson U.S. and Others Pledge Export Controls Tied to Human Rights A partnership with Australia, Denmark, Norway, Canada, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom aims to stem the flow of key technologies to authoritarian governments. James Poniewozik 'Sesame Street' Was Always Political The beloved children's show has been a recurrent culture-war target, but a documentary on HBO shows how social purpose was built into it. Kyle Buchanan Golden Globes Nominations 2022: The Complete List The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced a list that showed some improvement on its goal of diversifying the awards. But questions still hover over the ceremony. Maddison Connaughton Her Instagram Handle Was 'Metaverse.' Last Month, It Vanished. Five days after Facebook changed its name to Meta, an Australian artist found herself blocked, with seemingly no recourse, from an account documenting nearly a decade of her life and work. 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? Tiles Match visual elements and keep your chain going. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you. Choose your interests 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