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September 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 The Final Days of New York's 'Wild West' Outdoor Dining Scene Russia's Unfounded Claims of Secret U.S. Bioweapons Linger On and On Movie Theaters Had a Great Summer. But There's a Plot Twist. For Transgender Young People, a Haven From the Outside World.With S'Mores. How Russia Uses Low Tech in Its High-Tech Weapons Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE The Elderly Man I've Been Helping Turns Out to Be a Bigot. What Do I Do? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on helping someone whose views you find repugnant. A Baby Hadn't Gained Any Weight in Months. Why Was It Failing to Thrive? The 5-month-old boy's blood sodium levels were dangerously high. The parents were desperate for answers. A Catholic Podcasting Star Says Theocracy Is Not the Way "All of us get a say," says Father Mike Schmitz. "From the deeply religious to the convicted atheist and everyone in between." BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Seven Days That Closed Out a Career At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams laughed, rocked sparkly shoes, rang the bell at the stock exchange, beat two opponents, teared up and said goodbye. She didn't win, but she didn't lose. When the Family Business Is Crime, Some Women Thrive In Barbie Latza Nadeau's "The Godmother," we meet the women who have run the mob, and the new generation poised to take over. 'I Became a Regular at a Coffee Shop Around the Corner' Ordering unpredictably as a daily task, a subway intervention and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Why Aren't Student Loans Simple? Because This Is America. Instead of making higher education free, we subsidize it later through repayment plans and attempts at debt cancellation. The complexity is disrespectful. From Jamaican to Miamian, and All the Identities in Between Jonathan Escoffery's debut story collection, "If I Survive You," follows a young man through family tensions and personal struggles. 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 W.N.B.A. Semifinals Check-In: Can't. Stop. Candace. Parker. Both semifinals series are tied, 1-1. The Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm have shown offensive power, while the Connecticut Sun and Chicago Sky dig in on defense. Jonathan Majors Is More Than a Marvel Supervillain Inside​ ​the​ ​captivating​ ​mind​ ​of​ ​a new Hollywood star. Pennsylvania Stakes Its Claim as Center of the Political Universe Few states feature as many high-stakes, competitive races, each pulsing with the political currents that are shaping midterm campaigns across the country. Looking Like a Title Defender, Georgia Thrashes Oregon Before cruising, the Bulldogs built a 28-3 lead at halftime over the 11th-ranked Ducks. And Oregon didn't score again. Yeah, it was that ugly. Kane Brown Didn't Fit the Country Music Mold. So He Made His Own. Prejudice has followed the biracial singer from his earliest days as a performer. Now a proven hitmaker in a range of styles, he's releasing his third album, "Different Man." 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