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August 22, 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 An Unusual $1.6 Billion Donation Bolsters Conservatives Judge in Trump Search Case Issues Written Order Seeking Redactions Fauci Says He Will Step Down in December to Pursue His 'Next Chapter' The Question Menacing Brazil's Elections: Coup or No Coup? Eric Adams After Dark: A Private Table and Tarnished Friends Go to homepage FROM OPINION Charles M. Blow Mike Pence Is Spineless During the Trump years, Pence was an enabler and accomplice. He helped to sell Trump and defend him. Gail Collins and Bret Stephens The Biden Comeback. The Mar-a-Lago Blowback. The Cheney Takedown. Where Do We Start? With Trump, the line between the shambolic and the sinister is often blurred. David Brooks The Man Who Found His Inner Depths How Frederick Buechner learned to listen to his life. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS How a Storied Phrase Became a Partisan Battleground A touchstone of political and social discourse, the nearly 100-year-old phrase "the American dream," is being repurposed — critics say distorted — particularly by Republicans of color. How Quitting a Job Changed My Personal Finances We asked people who quit their jobs during the "Great Resignation" what sort of financial challenges it brought. This is what they told us. The Yankees Outlasted an Ace. Two More May Loom. After avoiding a sweep against Alek Manoah and Toronto, the Yankees are scheduled to face the Mets' Max Scherzer and possibly Jacob deGrom. What's on TV This Week: 'Katrina Babies' and the MTV Video Music Awards HBO airs its documentary on the youth affected by the 2005 hurricane and MTV hosts its annual award show. J. Kenji López-Alt's Summer Staple? Guacamole With Grilled Corn A restaurant dish melding the dip with creamy esquites loosely inspired the chef and cookbook author's new favorite. 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 Singapore to Repeal Ban on Sex Between Consenting Men In announcing the move, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong took a step long sought by gay rights advocates, but he said same-sex marriage would continue to be illegal. Serena Williams Brought New Fans to Tennis. Are You One of Them? Part of Williams's legacy can be seen in the stands of her matches, where the spectators are among tennis's most diverse. A Hot Streak Has 'Grandpa' Pujols Chasing 700 Homers Albert Pujols was hitting .189 on July 4. Since then, he has hit .408 with nine home runs. Could he join a club only occupied by Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth? Resurrecting the Forgotten Art of the AIDS Era In amassing work made by the mostly overlooked gay artists who lived and died during the crisis, a global group of collectors is redefining what the Western canon looks like. Joyce Carol Oates's 'Babysitter' Is a Serial Killer Her latest novel uses horror and a privileged white protagonist as vehicles for social critique. 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