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February 18, 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 Vladimir Putin: Crafty Strategist or Aggrieved and Reckless Leader? Artillery Exchanges in Eastern Ukraine May Presage Invasion, U.S. Warns Bots and Fake Accounts Push China's Vision of Winter Olympic Wonderland In Nashville, a Gerrymander Goes Beyond Politics to the City's Core Why Chinese Americans Are Talking About Eileen Gu Go to homepage THINGS TO DO Mike Hale The Little TV Industry That Could Want a medical drama, a spy thriller, a snowy neo-noir? Finland has you covered. Sam Sifton What to Cook This Week It's time for Super Bowl recipes, whether you watch the game or not: carne asada, nachos and more. 12 New Books We Recommend This Week Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Amy Mevorach 'How Much of My Story Am I Supposed to Share?' When a former stripper marries a future minister, she goes silent about her past — for a while. Saki Knafo He Changed the Game, but 'Nobody Knows Who He Is' Connie Hawkins was destined for basketball stardom until his career was unjustly derailed. But a new effort to honor him is complicated by one fact. He's not the only legend in the neighborhood. Luke Broadwater and Michael S. Schmidt Material Recovered From Trump by Archives Included Classified Information In a letter to Congress, the National Archives confirmed that boxes taken from the White House by the former president included classified national security documents. Julianne McShane Here Comes the … Broom? The "bride" and "groom" portmanteau is just one of the terms being used by couples seeking less traditional ways to define their unions. Derrick Bryson Taylor and Amanda Holpuch Storm Eunice Slams Northern Europe With Dangerously High Winds A 122-mile-per-hour gust was recorded in England, where one weather official said the storm would be the worst the country had seen in 30 years. At least seven deaths were reported. 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 Callie Holtermann He Makes Economics Theories Wacky Enough for TikTok Jack Corbett creates videos for NPR's "Planet Money." David Brooks Opinion | The Dark Century Why our era has grown so ugly. Melissa Clark What's the Right Crumb Cake Ratio? This Recipe Tries to Find Out Melissa Clark argues the secret is in a base layer of cake that's delicious enough to eat on its own. Alix Wall Theirs Was a Hollywood Beginning Walter Wachter, a production manager, met James Pearse Connelly, a production designer, at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles, where both had moved to work in television. Tammy La Gorce How Marlon James, Novelist, Spends His Sundays The Jamaican-born writer likes to read in bed, watch 'tear-jerky' YouTube videos and cook for friends. 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