For You: The Midterm Race That Has It All

Plus, The Dollar Is Strong. That Is Good for the U.S. but Bad for the World.

September 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 The Dollar Is Strong. That Is Good for the U.S. but Bad for the World. Factory Jobs Are Booming Like It's the 1970s At Least 15 Killed in School Shooting in Russia, Including Children White House Student Loan Forgiveness Could Cost About $400 Billion Why a Weak British Pound Matters Go to homepage FROM OPINION Michelle Goldberg The Midterm Race That Has It All This congressional race in Washington State shows the November elections in microcosm. Maureen Dowd Solo Soulless Saboteurs Putin and Trump, dragging the world down with them. Pamela Paul Do Not Bring Your 'Whole Self' to Work Beware the latest fad from Human Resources. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS 'Suddenly, a Sanitation Worker Jumped Out of the Truck's Cab' Finding relief on a hot day, taking the long way to the airport and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. An Anti-Muslim Symbol From India Is Paraded on Main Street, New Jersey The bulldozer has become a symbol of oppression in India. Its appearance in a New Jersey parade has exposed fault lines between the region's Hindu and Muslim communities. What's on TV This Week: 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Hostages' The sketch comedy show begins its 48th season. And HBO airs a documentary about the Iran hostage crisis. Two-Buck Chuck: Wine of the People or Cultural Wedge? Fred Franzia built a cult following with his Trader Joe's wine, but it comes at a cost to the wine business. A Homestand Full of Wins Left Yankees Fans Waiting Aaron Judge went five games without a home run and heads to Toronto one short of Roger Maris, but the Yankees won each game and Judge "was in the middle of all of it." IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT In Malibu, an Inflatable Bungalow for Robert Downey Jr. The actor's thin-shell home is at once an aerodynamic oddity and, perhaps, a harbinger of environmentally conscious architecture. Rihanna to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime The singer's highly anticipated return to the stage will include the first halftime show under the N.F.L.'s new sponsorship deal with Apple Music. Six-Figure Artworks, by a Fifth Grader Andres Valencia's paintings have sold for more than $125,000. And he's 10 years old. Elizabeth Banks Thinks This Interview Is Dangerous for Her "The studio head is going to read it and be like, 'Wow, that Liz Banks has got a lot to say.' " How U.S. Textbooks Helped Instill White Supremacy A new history by Donald Yacovone examines the racist ideas that endured for generations in educational materials. 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