For You: U.S. Adds ‘Kamikaze Drones’ as More Weapons Flow to Ukraine

Plus, Jeff Zients to Leave as Biden's Covid Czar and Be Replaced by Ashish Jha

March 17, 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 Jeff Zients to Leave as Biden's Covid Czar and Be Replaced by Ashish Jha Inflation vs. Recession: The Fed Is Walking a Tightrope 'Finish Them Off': Aid Workers, Found on Battlefield, Executed by Soldiers Republicans Push Crackdown on Crime Wave That Doesn't Exist: Voter Fraud U.S. Adds 'Kamikaze Drones' as More Weapons Flow to Ukraine Go to homepage FROM HEALTH As Virus Data Mounts, the J.&J. Vaccine Holds Its Own Once dismissed as less effective, the vaccine now seems to be preventing infections and illness about as well as the two mRNA options. Help! How Do I Get My Sex Drive Back? Advice on how to restore a decline in sexual desire. 'Stealth' Omicron Is Stealthy No More: What's Known About the BA.2 Variant The subvariant of Omicron is becoming more common in the United States but probably won't cause another large spike. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS In Art and Tennis, Watch Out for the Backhand Jane Campion's comment about Venus and Serena Williams reminded our critic of his own night of 'botched fanciness' and racial slights. Australia's Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment The magpies showed their smarts by helping one another remove tracking harnesses that scientists carefully placed on them. N.C.A.A. Men's Tournament: Richmond Beats Iowa, Providing the First Big Upset Michigan also beat Colorado State, a higher-seeded team, but oddsmakers had favored the Wolverines. Providence held off South Dakota State and Memphis notched a big win. Curve-Edged Mirrors Worth Looking At Whether arched, ovoid or amorphous, the latest styles are assuming unexpected forms. Do I Really Need to Tip for Drip Coffee? A reader is turned off by a local shop's new gratuity-seeking efforts. 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 They Traded a One-Bedroom Condo for a Two-Family House in Brooklyn. Which Option Would You Choose? Unable to upgrade their space in Williamsburg, a couple found their way to the tree-lined residential streets of Stuyvesant Heights. Here's what they could afford. My Bracket Has a Final Score Tiebreaker. What Should I Write In? Here's a look at the average scores and average combined scores of recent college basketball national championship games. Where Jazz Lives Now The jazz club, with its dim lighting and closely packed tables, looms large in our collective imagination. But today, the music is thriving in a host of different spaces. A 'Lost City' Group Chat With Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe Their movie comedy will be under close scrutiny at the box office. But they aren't fazed and have lots to say about that Brad Pitt cameo, "Magic Mike" and "Harry Potter." The Secret Sounds of 'Dune': Rice Krispies and Marianne Faithfull Denis Villeneuve and his sound team explain how far they went to achieve an aural experience that would feel somewhat familiar, an unusual approach for sci-fi. 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