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August 26, 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 In a Sweltering Texas Jail, Cool Towels but No Air-Conditioners Bills in Britain Will Soar 80% as Energy Crisis Crashes Into Europe Affirmative Action Was Banned at Two Top Universities. They Say They Need It. The Crypto World Can't Wait for 'the Merge' Alex Jones Accused of Hiding Assets From Sandy Hook Families Go to homepage THINGS TO DO 9 New Books We Recommend This Week Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now This month's picks include three found-footage oddities and thrillers about a contagion and a kidnapping that are not what they seem. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? Our TV critic's latest recommendations? Three terrific, highly specific comedies. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Moderna Sues Pfizer and BioNTech Over Covid Vaccine Technology Two lawsuits filed in Massachusetts and Germany claim the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine violated Moderna's mRNA patents. Britney Spears and Elton John's Mash-up, and 8 More New Songs Hear tracks by Margo Price, Julia Jacklin and Michael Kiwanuka. Fed Chair Signals More Rate Increases Ahead, Shaking Wall Street The Federal Reserve chair pledged to resolutely fight rapid price increases, arguing the bigger mistake would be allowing inflation to become entrenched. The Affidavit for the Search of Trump's Home, Annotated Read the affidavit that outlined the Justice Department's case for obtaining a warrant to search Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald J. Trump's Florida home and private club, on Aug. 8. At Chaotic Season's Close, PGA Tour Banks on Patience and Its Stars At the Tour Championship in Atlanta, the PGA Tour has rolled out a more muscular rebuttal to LIV Golf. The exodus may continue anyway. 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 Lockdown Was Our Romantic Bubble, but Bubbles Burst Our connection began behind masks, with eyes only, and grew so deep so fast that I began to dread a return to normal here in Shanghai. Opinion | The Two Big Questions About Student Debt Relief No, helping former students won't cause inflation to explode. 3 Party Pies You Can Eat With Your Hands Pie bars offer most of the same delights as their latticed counterparts, but are a lot more convenient, Melissa Clark writes. 'Me Time' Review: In Search of Lost Dad Jokes Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg star in this boys' night out comedy that fails to find its laughs. Opinion | Why Your Social Life Is Not What It Should Be You'll enjoy talking to strangers a lot more than you think you will. 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