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January 23, 2022 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 For Small Towns With Small Work Forces, Omicron Means Small Margins for Error Olympians Face a Daunting Final Qualifying Event: Staying Healthy An Abrupt Ending for Aaron Rodgers Brings a Rush of Uncertainty For Many Who Marched, Jan. 6 Was Only the Beginning Britain Pursues More Muscular Role in Standoff With Russia on Ukraine Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Kwame Anthony Appiah Can I Ask My Ex to Delete Those Nude Pics? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on how to make a delicate request without provocation, and more. Keith Romer How A.I. Conquered Poker Good poker players have always known that they need to maintain a balance between bluffing and playing it straight. Now they can do so perfectly. Alex McElroy Why Holding a Grudge Is So Satisfying A good grudge is watered down, drinkable and refreshingly effervescent, the low-calorie lager to resentment's bootleg grain alcohol. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Raphael Minder How a Nostalgic Novel About Spain's Heartland Joined the Political Fray Ana Iris Simón wrote "Feria" to depict a way of life she fears is vanishing. She didn't expect its message to be embraced by conservatives in her country. Alanis Thames The Bucs are down 14 points going into the final quarter. Asher Elbein This Ancient Crab Had Unusually Huge Eyes A study of fossils from Colombia suggests that a prehistoric shellfish hunted prey with remarkably sharp vision. Ben Rothenberg At the Australian Open, Taylor Fritz Finally Breaks Through The American has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career, and he credits believing in himself through good times and bad. Maya Salam Can Works Like 'Don't Look Up' Get Us Out of Our Heads? In the doomsday smash and Bo Burnham's pandemic musical "Inside," themes of climate change, digital distraction and inequality merge and hit home. 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 'I Asked a Woman on the Platform if She Had Any Tissues' Helping hands in the subway, a tug of war on the Upper East Side and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Ken Belson Bengals overcome sacks and seeding to shock No. 1 Titans on the final play. The Bengals kicked a field goal on the last play to beat Tennessee, 19-16, in a game that was mostly dominated by each defense. Isabella Grullón Paz Litter Boxes for Students Who Identify as Furries? Not So, Says School Official A Michigan school superintendent debunked the rumor after a video from a December school board meeting resurfaced in which a speaker airs concerns about students who "identify as cats." Charles M. Blow Opinion | Death Changed My Life I see now that life is a series of peaks and valleys, and it is a fool's errand to try to flatten them out. Brooks Barnes Documentary Critical of Disney, From the Disney Family A harsh portrait of pay inequality at the company, premiering at Sundance on Monday, was directed by the granddaughter of one of the founders. 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