For You: How Simple Exercises May Save Your Lower Back

Plus, The miles-long Russian convoy headed for Kyiv has stalled, intelligence officials say.

March 4, 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 The miles-long Russian convoy headed for Kyiv has stalled, intelligence officials say. Fact and Mythmaking Blend in Ukraine's Information War Ukrainian forces are using their home-turf knowledge to stymie Russia, the top U.S. general says. Officer Acquitted of Endangering Breonna Taylor's Neighbors in Raid C.I.A. Black Sites Are State Secrets, the Supreme Court Rules Go to homepage FROM HEALTH Rachel Fairbank How Simple Exercises May Save Your Lower Back Back pain is common and complicated. But altering your workout to build control and stability can help prevent it. Gretchen Reynolds Stronger Muscles in 3 Seconds a Day Men and women who briefly contracted their arm muscles as hard as possible once daily increased their biceps strength by up to 12 percent in a month. Apoorva Mandavilli New C.D.C. Guidelines Suggest 70 Percent of Americans Can Stop Wearing Masks The agency issued a new set of recommendations intended to help communities live with the virus and get back to normal life. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Lisa Sanders, M.D. Her I.B.S. Was Misery. But What If She Actually Had Something Else? For two decades, the patient was told she had irritable bowel syndrome, and now there was little she was able to eat. Then her tests showed something strange. Philip Galanes I Refused to Switch Seats on a Plane. Twice. Was I Wrong? A reader seeks reassurance after declining to move for parents flying with children. Amy Nicholson 'Fresh' Review: First Date? Try the Veal. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan star in a dazzling (and very funny) cannibal romance from Mimi Cave. Andrew E. Kramer and Lynsey Addario 15,000 Are Sheltering in Kyiv's Subway People sleep three or four to a mattress and plastic food bags litter the scene, while mothers search endlessly on their phones for news of the war. Billy Witz Across Town, Tony Bland Is Adjusting to a Different World Bland, a former U.S.C. assistant coach arrested in 2017 as part of an F.B.I. investigation, is now coaching at a Los Angeles-area high school. He still hopes he can return to the college level. 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 Joyce Cohen Enough With the Street Parking: She Needed a House With a Driveway. Which Option Would You Choose? With two children in tow, a longtime renter braved a frenetic market, fearing she 'was never going to find anything.' Her perseverance paid off. Laurel Graeber Take a Look: 'Reading Rainbow' Goes Live, With New Friends to Know With a diverse young cast and a lot more dancing, a reboot of the beloved series will be livestreaming, inviting children to interact virtually. Margaux Laskey 19 Extremely Easy Recipes for When You're Burned Out Tired of … everything? These simple, delicious dishes won't wear you out. Lidija Haas Keep Calm and Go Quietly Mad Sarah Moss's "The Fell" takes on the claustrophobia of lockdown, and what happens when her characters crack. David Waldstein and Amy Chang Chien In Reversal, Paralympics Bars Athletes From Russia and Belarus Paralympics organizers citied athlete discontent, boycott threats and a fear of violence in ejecting the athletes on the eve of the opening ceremony. 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