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February 28, 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 Climate Change Is Harming the Planet Faster Than We Can Adapt, U.N. Warns The West's Plan to Isolate Putin: Undermine the Ruble The ruble crashes, the stock market closes and Russia's economy staggers under sanctions. Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation U.S. escalates sanctions with a freeze on Russian central bank assets. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Thomas L. Friedman We Have Never Been Here Before Putin's war has ensured the world will never be the same. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Farah Stockman, Ross Douthat and Frank Bruni Four Times Opinion Writers Analyze Russia's Invasion: 'The World Has Changed Overnight' Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Farah Stockman, Ross Douthat and Frank Bruni discuss a dark moment for Ukraine, Europe and the world. The Editorial Board No Justification for a Brazen Invasion The magnitude of Mr. Putin's gambit in Ukraine is staggering. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Li Yuan Why the Chinese Internet Is Cheering Russia's Invasion As the world overwhelmingly condemns the assault on Ukraine, online opinion in China is mostly pro-Russia, pro-war and pro-Putin. Christopher Clarey Daniil Medvedev Intrudes on the Big Four's No. 1 Perch After nearly two decades of four men trading places at tennis's top slot, Russia's Medvedev put an end to their reign on Monday. Dave Itzkoff 'The Batman' and Matt Reeves: Emerging From the Shadow of Other Caped Crusaders Amid concurrent versions of the crime-fighter, this director aimed for something personal that would also serve a studio's needs. The result is a foreboding vision. Matt Stirn In Search of Panama's Elusive Spider Monkeys Environmental initiatives in the Azuero Peninsula offer hope for the future of a critically endangered subspecies. Jan Hoffman Were These Doctors Treating Pain or Dealing Drugs? The Supreme Court will hear from two convicted pill mill doctors in cases that could have significant implications for physicians' latitude to prescribe addictive painkillers. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Marian Bull Three Bedrooms, Two Roommates and a Patch of Dirt A landscape architect wanted his own garden, but that was going to be pricey. So he got a big apartment in Bed-Stuy and looked for flat mates online. David Gordon Online Dating Can Kill You. Literally. In Jane Pek's debut novel, "The Verifiers," an unlikely sleuth starts out researching digital Casanovas — and finds herself involved in a possible murder. 'Sway' Opinion | Maggie Gyllenhaal Wants to Tell the Transgressive Stories of Motherhood The director of 'The Lost Daughter' thinks Hollywood has only scratched the surface of women's storytelling. Sarah Bahr In 'Super Pumped,' the Uber Founder Disrupts His Own Rise A new Showtime anthology series starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt chronicles the rise of Uber — and the ruthless tactics of its ousted chief executive, Travis Kalanick. Gabe Cohn What's on TV This Week: 'After Yang' and the State of the Union Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith and Justin H. Min star in a new sci-fi movie on Showtime. And President Biden delivers a State of the Union address. 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