For You: The Boston Marathon’s Brainless Bigotry

Plus, U.S. Weighs Shift to Support Hague Court as It Investigates Russian Atrocities

April 11, 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 U.S. Weighs Shift to Support Hague Court as It Investigates Russian Atrocities China's Echoes of Russia's Alternate Reality Intensify Around the World A One-Woman Rescue Squad for Homeless Students Exiled by Russian Bombs, a Ukrainian Soccer Team Embraces Its Journey Biden Names Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead A.T.F. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Bret Stephens The Boston Marathon's Brainless Bigotry The race's organizers pull an Otter. David Brooks Globalization Is Over. The Global Culture Wars Have Begun. We're entering the age of red world versus blue world. Maureen Dowd Kim and Pete, or Vladimir and Volodymyr? Can America stay focused on Russia's evil in Ukraine? BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS What's on TV This Week: 'The First Lady' and 'Abbott Elementary' Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson star in a new series about first ladies in the White House. And "Abbott Elementary" airs its season finale. 'This Was Trump Pulling a Putin' Amid the current crisis, Fiona Hill and other former advisers are connecting President Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine to Jan. 6. And they're ready to talk. Elon Musk Will Not Join Twitter's Board, Company Says The announcement reverses a decision last week, when Twitter said Mr. Musk would become a board member after amassing a 9.2 percent stake in the company. The Shakespearean Tall Tale That Shaped How We See Starlings Researchers debunked a long-repeated yarn that the common birds owe their North American beginnings to a 19th-century lover of the Bard. Maybe this ubiquitous bird's story is ready for a reboot. $1.9 Million Homes in California A midcentury-modern home in Rancho Mirage, a two-bedroom condominium in San Francisco and a 1954 ranch house in St. Helena. 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 A Haitian Photojournalist Finds Safety in Manhattan Dieu-Nalio Chéry, who covered the strife that has plagued his country, became a target of the violence himself, but he and his family received help to settle in New York. Descending Into Florida's Underwater Caves The world's densest collection of freshwater springs is at the center of a slow-motion environmental tragedy. The Trick to Matzo Balls is Bubbles Seltzer keeps them light, but beer, cider or even Champagne can do the trick. 'Cheap as Chips' No Longer True in U.K. as Prices Soar for a Favorite Meal The costs for fish and chips, a working-class staple in Britain for well over a century, have rocketed as the war in Ukraine has made the main ingredients scarcer. Of 10,000 shops, 3,000 may close. Russian influencers are cutting up their Chanel bags in protest of the company's wartime policies. The iconic French brand is asking customers to attest that they will not use their newly purchased items in Russia, sparking a social media protest. 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