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Plus, Bristling Against the West, China Rallies Domestic Sympathy for Russia

April 4, 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 Bristling Against the West, China Rallies Domestic Sympathy for Russia A Flight Over China in Clear Skies, Followed by a Nosedive How the Recoil From Russian Gas Is Scrambling World Markets Stopping Climate Change Is Doable, but Time Is Short, U.N. Panel Warns 5 Takeaways From the U.N. Report on Limiting Global Warming Go to homepage FROM OPINION Thomas L. Friedman Putin Had No Clue How Many of Us Would Be Watching In World War Wired, virtually everyone everywhere can observe the fighting at a granular level, participate in some way or be affected economically. Maureen Dowd Going After That Pound of Flesh Why do people snap, as Will Smith did, when they seem to have everything? I look to Shakespeare, the master of revenge and self-destruction, to get some insight. Serge Schmemann Putin 'Just Threw Over the Chess Board,' and Russians Feel Shame and Dismay Once again, Russia has become a pariah spreading lies and death. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS What's on TV This Week: A Pair of New Docs, and 'Killing Eve' Major documentaries about Benjamin Franklin and Tony Hawk are on PBS and HBO. And "Killing Eve" airs its final episode. Leaky Black Has a Lot on His Mind, and That's OK Black, a Tar Heels player known more for other elements of his game besides scoring, has become more comfortable talking about his anxiety. Perfecting Neapolitan Pizza in Los Angeles, With Help From Tokyo At Pizzeria Sei, Sang Woo Joo uses global wisdom to nudge a rigid style into the future, one pie at a time. Flurry of New Laws Move Blue and Red States Further Apart A wave of legislation, particularly in the West, is making states "not only a little different but radically different," says one expert on government. Covid and Diabetes, Colliding in a Public Health Train Wreck After older people and nursing home residents, no group perhaps has been harder hit by the pandemic than people with diabetes. Experts hope policymakers will take notice, and finally get serious about tackling the nation's diabetes crisis. 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 California Law Requiring Board Diversity Is Struck Down In a blow to the state's efforts to deal with disparities in the workplace, a judge found the law unconstitutional. It's unclear whether the state will appeal the ruling. Opinion | Which 'Radioactive Republicans' Are We Betting On? It's sort of amazing how consistent our former president is in gravitating to the worst politicians imaginable. Still Going, Even as the Glory Fades Mike Montgomery once threw a "golden pitch" in a World Series, but at 32 he is in minor league camp for the Mets hoping for one more chance for things to click. New York City Keeps Mask Mandate for Kids Under 5 as Cases Rise Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement as a judge moved to strike down the requirement. Coronavirus cases are increasing again in New York, fueled by the Omicron subvariant BA.2. Gazing at the 'Black Sun': The Transfixing Beauty of Starling Murmurations Each spring and autumn, the skies in southern Denmark come to life with the swirling displays of hundreds of thousands of starlings, an event known locally as "sort sol." 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