For You: In the War Over Ukraine, Expect the Unexpected

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March 16, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll care about. Improve your recommendations by letting us know what you're interested in. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Why rates are going up. Refugee Crisis Will Test a European Economy Under Pressure Oligarchs Got Richer Despite Sanctions. Will This Time Be Different? Putin's War on Ukraine Is About Ethnicity and Empire As Russia Digs In, What's the Risk of Nuclear War? 'It's Not Zero.' Go to homepage FROM WIRECUTTER The Best Toilet Paper The average American uses an astounding 141 rolls of toilet paper a year. Choose wisely. $30 Earbuds That Tricked Our Testers These budget headphones are so good, our experts were sure they cost a whole lot more. Stop Putting Your Phone in Your Car's Cup Holder Our recommended mount not only holds your phone securely but also charges it faster than anything else we tried. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Billy Witz Her Video Spurred Changes in Women's Basketball. Did They Go Far Enough? Sedona Prince's viral TikTok from the 2021 N.C.A.A. women's tournament led to a gender equity review in college basketball and to changes in the women's event. Nina Siegal She Discovered What Happened to 400 Dutch Jews Who Disappeared In a new exhibition, Wally de Lang, a Dutch historian, has tracked what happened to each of the men rounded up in the first Nazi raids on Dutch Jews, whose fates have largely been a mystery for decades. Eric Kim The Pillowy Magic of Milk Bread Milk bread at its best is soft and almost sweet, with a wispy, ethereal texture. Trish Bendix Late Night Is Wowed by the Senate Actually Doing Something "Various politicians have been trying to do this for years but they kept getting clock blocked," Jimmy Kimmel said of the Sunshine Protection Act, which passed Tuesday in the Senate. Margaret Roach Why Gardening Offers a 'Psychological Lifeline' in Times of Crisis According to the English psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith, it was no accident that we had a run on seeds at the beginning of the pandemic. 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 Sean Malin Love Is in the Air. So Is Dander. When marriages between humans slowed because of the pandemic, ceremonies uniting two animals only became more popular. James Wagner Aaron Judge Sets a Deadline for His Yankees Future The slugging outfielder wants to stay with the team that drafted him, but he does not want to talk about a contract extension once the season begins. Thomas L. Friedman Opinion | In the War Over Ukraine, Expect the Unexpected Wars bring out the best and the worst of humanity. Surprises are the only constant. Adam Bradley and Nydia Blas The Artists Turning Nina Simone's Childhood Home Into a Creative Destination Rashid Johnson, Julie Mehretu, Adam Pendleton and Ellen Gallagher are working both to preserve and transform the North Carolina house where she was born. Ross Douthat Opinion | Will the Ukraine War End the Age of Populism? Populism's poor fit for this particular moment has given an opportunity to its enemies and critics. 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