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March 5, 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 How Ukraine's Military Has Resisted Russia So Far Fire at a Ukrainian nuclear plant is out, but Russian troops take control of the site. China's Slowing Economy to Top Agenda at Legislative Session Panel Suggests Trump Knew He Lost the Election, Eyeing Criminal Case ISIS Claims Bombing of Pakistani Mosque, Killing Dozens Go to homepage THINGS TO DO Jason Bailey Watch These 13 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in March It's awards season, and a bunch of great Oscar-winning and -nominated films are leaving this month. Check them out while you can. 10 New Books We Recommend This Week Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Margaret Lyons How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? Our critic recommends a flashy new show about the Showtime Lakers and a docu-series about stolen bugs. Also: One of the best '90s sitcoms is finally streaming in full. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Becky Miller Becoming a Woman Without Her In my mother's absence, I'm learning how to construct a sense of self — and femininity — from fragments, friends, music and memories. Jason Horowitz In a Run-Down Roman Villa, a Princess From Texas Awaits Her Next Act Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, formerly Rita Jenrette, is locked in a battle over the estate of her late husband, a Roman prince. Sopan Deb 'Winning Time': When the N.B.A. Went Pop A new HBO drama chronicles the 1980s Lakers, whose fluid style and Hollywood flair changed the game and the culture. An N.B.A. writer takes account. Alan Feuer 'Traitors Get Shot': Son Testifies Against Father in Jan. 6 Trial Guy Reffitt's 19-year-old son took the stand against him in federal court in a remarkable tableau that captured how one family was split by the attack on the Capitol. Melissa Eddy Tesla Wins Approval to Open European Assembly Plant German authorities cleared the plant, which was built near Berlin, to open for production. Tesla plans to build 500,000 electric cars a year there. 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 Anthony Ham Why Don't All Lions Climb Trees? Scientists believe that lions everywhere can climb up into branches, but they're just not very good at it and need help from the right kind of tree. David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes Washington's Newest Worry: The Dangers of Cornering Putin Surprised by the speed at which sanctions have been poured on Russia, Biden's top aides suspect that Putin's reaction will be to double down and lash out — and perhaps expand the war. Nicole Sperling In These Women's Hands, Dating Is Truly the Stuff of Horror The filmmakers behind "Fresh" worked to avoid being exploitative as they injected comedy into their commentary on the exploitation of women. Saki Knafo The Native American Bohemia in Brownstone Brooklyn Indigenous rodeo riders and Wild West actors all gathered at an unassuming townhouse in Boerum Hill. Listening to the grown-ups under the kitchen table, a future experimental theater director. Alix Strauss How a Boutique-Fragrance Expert Spends Her Sundays Kimberly Waters runs a perfume parlor, of sorts, out of her Harlem townhouse. 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