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October 9, 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 How California's Bullet Train Went Off the Rails Weinstein Sex Crimes Trial in Los Angeles to Begin With Bigger Stakes Judge Narrows Trial of Analyst Who Reported Salacious Claims About Trump An American in Ukraine Finds the War He's Been Searching For Another Challenge to New York's Gun Law: Sheriffs Who Won't Enforce It Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Am I Obligated to Look After My Insufferable Mother? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on not helping family members who make it difficult to help. What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay No greater challenge faces humanity than reducing emissions without backsliding into preindustrial poverty. One tiny country is leading the way. There's a Better Way to Wipe: With a Bidet We all deserve one. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS In Trump Case, Texas Creates a Headache for Georgia Prosecutors A Texas court is thwarting Georgia prosecutors' attempts to compel testimony from Texas witnesses as part of a criminal investigation into former President Donald J. Trump. In Montauk, N.Y., an Indoor-Outdoor House Emerges From the Landscape They brought in earth to make one of the highest sites overlooking Block Island Sound even higher. Then they built down into it. How a Scottish Moral Philosopher Got Elon Musk's Number In a few short years, effective altruism has become the giving philosophy for many Silicon Valley programmers, hedge funders and even tech billionaires. With Their Season on the Line, the Mets Come to Life Jacob deGrom kept things close early and the Mets' offense exploded late, forcing the only decisive Game 3 of the new wild-card round. How Chloe Cherry Got Cast in 'Euphoria' Since her TV debut, the former porn actress has appeared in fashion ads and recorded rap songs, and will star in two films. 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 'The Cash Monster Was Insatiable': How Insurers Exploited Medicare for Billions By next year, half of Medicare beneficiaries will have a private Medicare Advantage plan. Most large insurers in the program have been accused in court of fraud. 'Exactly What I Wanted': With Anna Sorokin on Her First Night of House Arrest In a late-night interview in her new Manhattan apartment, the fake heiress discussed her big plans, possible deportation and the glam potential of an ankle monitor. N.F.L. and Players' Union Agree to Change Concussion Rules The league and the union said the concussion protocol was followed after Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit his head two weeks ago. But his return to that game has prompted a change in the protocol. The Global Might of the Tiny Chip Silicon chips power everything from cars and toys to phones and nukes. "Chip War," by Chris Miller, recounts the rise of the chip industry and the outsize geopolitical implications of its ascendancy. Decades of Nuclear Reactor Strikes Predate Ukraine Power Plant Crisis Analysts say the legacy of military attacks highlights the urgency of finding new ways to limit the rising dangers and prevent a repeat of the Zaporizhzhia takeover. 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