For You: The Age of Anti-Ambition

Plus, Bond Between China and Russia Alarms U.S. and Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis

February 21, 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 Bond Between China and Russia Alarms U.S. and Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis New Twist in Pandemic's Impact on Schools: Substitutes in Camouflage One Dead in Shooting at a Portland Protest Against Police Violence People evacuating to Russia from eastern Ukraine are uncertain about what lies ahead. Justice Dept. Is Set to Modify Trump-Era Program Aimed at Fighting Chinese Threats Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Noreen Malone The Age of Anti-Ambition When 25 million people leave their jobs, it's about more than just burnout. Susan Dominus Tech Companies Face a Fresh Crisis: Hiring Recruiters in tech are desperate for workers. But candidates are the ones who hold all the power. Pete Tosiello 'Law & Order' Is Having an Identity Crisis The franchise has always portrayed the police as flawed but ultimately good. The latest spinoff does away with that ambivalence. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Sarah Bahr Marc Brown on the End of 'Arthur' and His Favorite Fan Theories With the beloved PBS children's show ending after 25 seasons, its 75-year-old creator answered some off-the-wall questions about his 8-year-old aardvark. David D. Kirkpatrick Who Is Behind QAnon? Linguistic Detectives Find Fingerprints Using machine learning, separate teams of computer scientists identified the same two men as likely authors of messages that fueled the viral movement. Talya Minsberg Jessie Diggins wins silver for the U.S., her third Olympic medal. The American cross-country skier took second in the 30-kilometer freestyle, a marathon race that is not one of her top events. Corinne Purtill College Seniors Prepare to Enter a Work World in Flux As workplaces transformed by the pandemic negotiate a "new normal," DealBook asked college seniors across the country what they hope it will look like. Jesse Drucker and Ben Hubbard Vast Leak Exposes How Credit Suisse Served Strongmen and Spies Leaked data on more than 18,000 accounts shows that the Swiss bank missed or ignored red flags. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS Science The wonders of humans and our world International News from around the world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT 'As the Adjustment Was Being Made, I Tapped the Woman on the Shoulder' Stocking up on a key ingredient, telling it to the judge and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Rick Rojas Britain defeats Japan for gold in women's curling. Curling was a bright spot for the British in Beijing, while Japan's strong showing reflects the sport's growing popularity in East Asia. The New York Times Coming Attractions: Seven Winter Olympians to Watch in 2026 As the Beijing Games end, we asked our writers to tell us about 2022 Olympians who might be expected to peak at the Milan-Cortina Games in four years. Chloe Williams Cold Water Plunges Are Trendy. Can They Really Reduce Anxiety and Depression? Early research suggests this age-old practice might benefit mental health, but more research is needed. Traci Carl Germany completes its sliding dominance with gold and silver in four-man bobsled. The country won a medal in every sliding event except monobob. 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