For You: ‘This Was Trump Pulling a Putin’

Plus, 'They Are Gone, Vanished': Missing Persons Haunt Ukrainian Village

April 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 'They Are Gone, Vanished': Missing Persons Haunt Ukrainian Village Mar-a-Lago Machine: Trump as a Modern-Day Party Boss Days after the sinking of a Russian warship, questions linger. Fighting for Her Life, Far From Ukraine Disney, Built on Fairy Tales and Fantasy, Confronts the Real World Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE '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. He Was Remarkably Healthy Until Chronic Diarrhea Nearly Killed Him After weeks of having to rush to the bathroom day and night, the 77-year-old had lost 25 pounds. What was wrong? A.I. Is Mastering Language. Should We Trust What It Says? OpenAI's GPT-3 and other neural nets can now write original prose with mind-boggling fluency — a development that could have profound implications for the future. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Viola Davis, Inside Out How she drew on a life of private hardship to become one of the greatest actors of her generation. Where Russians Turn for Uncensored News on Ukraine Telegram is the platform of choice for Russians seeking to escape Moscow's propaganda web. But can it last? When the Uniforms Seem Not Quite Right In a series between N.L. heavyweights, Freddie Freeman will be in Dodger blue and Kenley Jansen will close for the Braves. Two months ago that idea seemed impossible. Is Covid More Dangerous Than Driving? How Scientists Are Parsing Covid Risks. The coronavirus remains new enough and its long-term effects unpredictable enough that measuring the threat posed by an infection is a thorny problem. The Man Who Made Thinking Erotic Jerry Z. Muller's "Professor of Apocalypse" tells the story of Jacob Taubes, who is largely forgotten today but was at the center of intellectual life after the war. 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 Asked Her If She Had a General Preference for Black Cats' A pet to match a personal style, fresh snow in Jackson Heights and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. A Visiting Team Like No Other A supportive crowd in Asheville, N.C., watched the Ukrainians nearly pull off an upset of the United States in a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier. In Cleveland, Some Fans Are Guardians Only of the Past Cleveland's baseball team adopted a new nickname, and their home opener was the first in years without Native American protests. That doesn't mean everyone was happy. Jury Awards $450,000 to Man Fired Over Unwanted Office Birthday Party The man asked a manager not to have a party because he had an anxiety disorder. What followed spiraled into a legal dispute over whether the man had a panic attack or a violent outburst. Where's the Party? Ask Benny Blanco. The Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter hosts a dinner series that has become one of the most coveted invites in Los Angeles. 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