For You: America May Be Broken Beyond Repair

Plus, A Russian Plane Crashed Into a House. Death Was Parceled Out Randomly.

May 30, 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 A Russian Plane Crashed Into a House. Death Was Parceled Out Randomly. A Church, a Gathering Place for Generations, Becomes a Hub for Uvalde's Grief From Sandy Hook to Uvalde, the Violent Images Never Seen Lawyer Who Plotted to Overturn Trump Loss Recruits Election Deniers to Watch Over the Vote Ukrainians are urged to flee Russian-held territories amid a counteroffensive. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Michelle Goldberg America May Be Broken Beyond Repair If our system can't respond to the slaughter of children, what can it do? Paul Krugman The G.O.P. War on Civil Virtue Catering to gun culture is only part of the story. Charles M. Blow The Hard Truth: Gun Safety Must Be Everything That Republicans Fear Republicans worry that gun safety laws could lead to national gun registries, insurance requirements and bans. I hope they do. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS States Rush Toward New Gun Restrictions as Congress Remains Gridlocked Democratic state leaders from California to New Jersey are demanding immediate action after the Uvalde shooting. What's on TV This Week: 'Julia' and the MTV Movie & TV Awards A documentary about Julia Child airs on CNN. And Vanessa Hudgens hosts an awards show on MTV. No Grandchild? Six Years After Son's Wedding, These Parents Are Suing A couple in India are demanding that their son and daughter-in-law have a child or pay them $650,000 in damages. "This is an Indian parent thing," their lawyer said. You May See a New Meteor Shower in Night Skies, or Nothing at All A comet's breakup three decades ago could produce a seldom-seen meteor storm on Monday night. Or it could be a complete dud. Boston Celtics Beat Miami Heat in Game 7 for Trip to N.B.A. Finals The Celtics led by 15 after the first quarter. Miami's Jimmy Butler fueled the Heat's comeback attempt, but it wasn't enough. 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 $2 Million Tabernacle Is Stolen From a Brooklyn Church, Police Say Someone apparently armed with a power saw broke into the church and walked off with the solid-gold, bejeweled tabernacle, the police said. How the 'Queen of Slag' Is Transforming Industrial Sites The landscape architect Julie Bargmann focuses on contaminated and forgotten urban sites. The results are both beautiful and socially conscious. The Sneaky, Subversive Thrills of David Sedaris The chronicler of dysfunctional families and oddball enthusiasms returns with a new essay collection, "Happy-Go-Lucky." $2.2 Million Homes in California A two-bedroom condominium unit in Santa Barbara, a 1937 Art Deco house in San Francisco and a 1994 retreat in San Juan Capistrano. Man Throws Pastry at Mona Lisa, Smearing Cream on Glass Case The painting was not harmed and the man, who officials said was in a wheelchair and had faked a disability to get close to it, was taken into custody. 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