For You: The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare

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September 11, 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 Iga Swiatek, U.S. Open Winner, Is Ready for Global Stardom Fed's Exit Puts World's Biggest Bond Market on Shakier Ground Marking 9/11, Biden Remembers the 'Precious Lives Stolen From Us' 'Very Dire': Devastated by Floods, Pakistan Faces Looming Food Crisis Just Bread and Noodles: China's Covid Lockdown Distress Hits Xinjiang Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare An argument at Arizona State's multicultural center spiraled into a disaster for everyone involved. Who was to blame? The Unusual Cool of Saabs A car whose peculiarities resist utility. The Campaign to Troll Dr. Oz for Living in New Jersey John Fetterman's race for Senate in Pennsylvania has employed an unusual campaign strategy. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS The Novel That Made Karen Armstrong Quit Her Reading Group "There was an upsetting aura of righteousness in the room" when the group read Iris Murdoch's "A Fairly Honourable Defeat," says the religious scholar, whose latest book is "Sacred Nature." "It did not deserve this response. I have never returned." Transfer Portal Sends U.S.C. Football Into a New Dimension With a roster rebuilt around 26 transfers, Coach Lincoln Riley is ushering in a "different era" for teams like U.S.C. that are willing to go that route. Stanford is not one of them. 'I Asked the Cabby to Pull Over at the Next Open Bodega We Passed' A late-night cat food emergency, a garage rock graduation and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Share Your Stories About Hasidic Schools The New York Times is researching Hasidic yeshivas. Tell us about your experiences. In Hasidic Enclaves, Failing Private Schools Flush With Public Money New York's Hasidic Jewish religious schools have benefited from $1 billion in government funding in the last four years but are unaccountable to outside oversight. 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 Redefining What Nerd Culture Looks Like Dragon Con has transformed from a niche science fiction convention into a diverse celebration of fandom. Opinion | Democrats' Black Male Voter Problem Stacey Abrams is concerned about Black male turnout in her race for governor in Georgia. She's not the only Democrat who should be worried. In 'The Fabelmans,' Steven Spielberg Himself Is the Star But it's Michelle Williams who burns brightest in this film based on Spielberg's childhood, which just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Ukrainian Officials Drew on U.S. Intelligence to Plan Counteroffensive Overcoming a reluctance to share their strategy, the Ukrainians were able to use U.S. resources to identify key Russian targets. Gun Violence Epidemic Looms Large Over a Swedish Election The far right has made strides by tying the longstanding issue of crime to immigration, while Sweden's center-left party is blaming failed integration, resulting in an exceptionally tight race. 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