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April 24, 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 With Us or With Them? In a New Cold War, How About Neither. For Alabama's Only Gay Lawmaker, a Political Defeat Was Deeply Personal He Fuels the Right's Cultural Fires (and Spreads Them to Florida) Inside the Implosion of CNN+ Here's what you need to know about the elections. Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE I Lived the #VanLife. It Wasn't Pretty. The writer Caity Weaver's pursuit of the manifest destiny of the millennial generation ended up looking better in the photos. The War in Ukraine Has Unleashed a New Word In a creative play on three different languages, Ukrainians identify an enemy: 'ruscism.' Why Those Moments of Care for Liza Minnelli and Joni Mitchell Felt Different Awards shows are a natural setting for honoring aging legends. It's reassuring when they don't try to hide the frailty that aging can bring. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Fun, Free and Dangerous: Golden State Is Back Jordan Poole's emergence as a scoring threat has helped give Golden State the flow and feel of its championship teams. "They allow me just to be me," he said. This Man Married a Fictional Character. He'd Like You to Hear Him Out. Akihiko Kondo and thousands of others are in devoted fictional relationships, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the desires of a fervent fan culture. Orrin Hatch, Seven-Term Senator and a Republican Force, Dies at 88 Overcoming poverty and representing Utah, he became a powerful figure in Washington, helping to build a conservative majority on the Supreme Court. Tyson Fury, After Another Knockout Win, Hints at Retirement Fury finished Dillian Whyte with an uppercut in the sixth round and later reasoned he might not need to fight again. Then he teased a potential bout with Francis Ngannou. 'It's Life or Death': The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. For M, a 13-year-old in Minnesota, the despair was almost too much to take. 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 'I Just Couldn't See Hanging That Drawing on My Wall' A bit of thrift shop luck, venturing out to a Riverdale bakery and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Welcome to Sullivan's, Where Everybody Knows Your Name In "Marrying the Ketchups," Jennifer Close places a beloved Chicago watering hole in the hands of a big Irish family with lots of politics. Tripping Through the Universes A new cosmic kung fu film explores the meaning of existence in alternate realities. 'The Bad Guys' and the Crossroads Its Author Faced Unable to support his family with his children's books, Aaron Blabey was ready to give up. Then he came up with the concept that's now a best seller and an animated movie. 'His Effectiveness Did Not Go Unnoticed': On the Radical Politics of Walter Rodney An illustrated take on Leo Zeilig's new biography of the 1960s-70s revolutionary. 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