For You: More Trans Teens Are Choosing ‘Top Surgery’

Plus, Ian's Next Stop: South Carolina, Again as a Hurricane

September 29, 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 Ian's Next Stop: South Carolina, Again as a Hurricane Britain's Gamble on Tax Cuts Has Economists Warning of Past Mistakes Justice Dept. to Seek Stiffer Sentences in Prisoner Abuse Cases Despite Iran's Efforts to Block Internet, Technology Has Helped Fuel Outrage China's 'Absurd' Covid Propaganda Stirs Rebellion Go to homepage FROM HEALTH More Trans Teens Are Choosing 'Top Surgery' Small studies suggest that breast removal surgery improves transgender teenagers' well-being, but data is sparse. Some state leaders oppose such procedures for minors. How Long Does It Take to Fix a Marriage? Give the Gottmans 7 Days. The renowned love researchers have been happily wed for decades. Would following the advice in their new book improve my own relationship? How a Hospital Chain Used a Poor Neighborhood to Turn Huge Profits Bon Secours Mercy Health, a major nonprofit health system, used the poverty of Richmond Community Hospital's patients to tap into a lucrative federal drug program. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Coolio, 'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper, Dies at 59 From a bookish, asthmatic child to mainstream hitmaker, the West Coast M.C. charted a distinctive path to hip-hop stardom. 61 Homers! Aaron Judge Ties Roger Maris With Another Monster Blast. In one of the greatest seasons in major league history, Judge, the Yankees outfielder, has matched Maris's American League record for home runs in a single season. Opinion | Dating Is Broken. Going Retro Could Fix It. Old-fashioned courtship is having a moment. Senate Passes Bill to Aid Ukraine and Avert Government Shutdown The stopgap spending measure was the final legislative deadline facing the Senate before the midterm elections. It heads to the House next, with a midnight deadline on Friday. The Kashmiri Chef Foraging on Precarious Soil For Prateek Sadhu, gathering native ingredients in the conflict zone where he grew up is the only way of asserting Kashmir's tenuous place in the world. 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 Buying a Westchester House 'for the Dogs,' but Could They Survive a Bidding War? With up to $800,000 to spend, a young couple with two new rescue dogs sought a starter house somewhere in southern Westchester County. They didn't realize how fierce the competition would be. 'What We Leave Behind' Review: A Father's Final Project At 89, Julián Moreno began building a home in Mexico for his children who had immigrated to the U.S. His granddaughter made the poignant documentary "What We Leave Behind." Pound's Swoon Echoes Declines in British Power, Past and Present The Bank of England had to step in Wednesday after markets deemed a new government economic plan unwise, but the pound has been on a longer slide. What a Woman Wants According to three debut novels: A house in the Hamptons, a mentor she can trust, to "be a slut." Midori Francis Is Among the New Class of 'Grey's Anatomy' A star of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" talks about queer and Asian representation on network TV. 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