For You: Sweden Is Becoming Unbearable

Plus, Justice Dept. Charges 47 in Brazen Pandemic Aid Fraud in Minnesota

September 20, 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 Justice Dept. Charges 47 in Brazen Pandemic Aid Fraud in Minnesota 'Very Harmful' Lack of Data Blunts U.S. Response to Outbreaks Videos Show Trump Allies Handling Georgia Voting Equipment How a Quebec Lithium Mine May Help Make Electric Cars Affordable In One Corner of Kosovo, Cheers Still Ring Out for Putin Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Elisabeth Asbrink Sweden Is Becoming Unbearable The idea of Sweden as a land of equal opportunity, safe from the plagues of extreme left or extreme right that haunt other countries, is gone. Alec Wilkinson Math Is the Great Secret If human beings invented numbers and counting, then how is it that there are numbers such as primes that have attributes no one gave them? Francis Sanzaro The Next Walk You Take Could Change Your Life Walking in my neighborhood taught me what running wild in the mountains couldn't. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS 'She Was Not a Talented Singer, but I Enjoyed It Nonetheless' Walking the dog to a favorite tune, rush hour on the No. 2 and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. For New Yorkers, 6 p.m. Is the New 8 p.m. Why are restaurants in the city filling up at hours that were once unfashionably early? It's Never Too Late to 'Fly' on a Trapeze Tom Moore made a name for himself as a film, TV and theater director. But his dream has always been to "fly" on the trapeze, high in the air. And that's what he is doing at age 79. Opinion | Yvon Chouinard Is the Founder of Patagonia. He's Also My 'Dirtbag' Friend. Yvon Chouinard has given away his company in his fight to save the planet. In His Vancouver Home, a Lighting Designer Embraces a Natural Glow By combining soft illumination with bold furniture, Omer Arbel creates unexpected energy in the small rooms of his bungalow. 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 Opinion | Mental Health Is Political Many in power would prefer to kick questions like "What caused the mental health crisis?" and "Who benefits?" out of sight. Don't let them. Arrests at Southwestern Border Exceed 2 Million in a Year for the First Time The historic pace of undocumented immigrants entering the country continued as the Biden administration tried to steer clear of immigration issues with the midterm elections approaching. Opinion | We Have Reached Peak 'Mental Health' Has the term become so expansive as to be meaningless? Virginia Dwan, Behind-the-Scenes Force in the Art World, Dies at 90 At her galleries and with her financial resources, she supported artists working on art's frontiers and later donated works to museum collections. The Gamification of Humanity In "You've Been Played," a self-identified gamer warns against the dangers of imposing artificial incentives on all aspects of our lives. 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