For You: Leslie Jordan, Comic Actor and Instagram Star, Dies at 67

Plus, Democrats, on Defense in Blue States, Brace for a Red Wave in the House

October 25, 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 Democrats, on Defense in Blue States, Brace for a Red Wave in the House With Ads, Imagery and Words, Republicans Inject Race Into Campaigns Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West at a Considerable Cost Cortez Masto, the Senate's Most At-Risk Democrat, Fights to Hang On in Nevada New York's Governor's Race Is Suddenly Too Close for Democrats' Comfort Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Craig Spencer We May Have Only a Few Months to Prevent the Next Pandemic The window to act is closing fast. Alec MacGillis Tim Ryan Is Winning the War for the Soul of the Democratic Party The Democrats are doing almost exactly what he said they should to save their political fortunes in the Midwest. But is it enough to win Ohio? Peter Oborne The Ruination of Britain The Conservative Party has brought chaos to the country. Jill Bolte Taylor What Everyone Should Know About the Brain's Ability to Heal What society can learn from John Fetterman's stroke. Noam Shuster Eliassi Trauma Is the Best Comedy Material, but April 7 Was Not Funny Comedy helped me to process the Israel-Palestine conflict. Then I was in a terrorist attack. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Ashton B. Carter, Defense Secretary Under Obama, Dies at 68 Trained as a physicist, he opened the U.S. military to transgender service members and removed barriers to women in combat roles. 31 New Yorkers You Should Know About but Don't A new book by the veteran New York Times journalist Sam Roberts recounts the lives — and a few deaths — of some of the city's history-making but unheralded residents. Tom Brady and Ron DeSantis Are Said to Be on Texting Terms The Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, Tim Michels, told supporters recently that while DeSantis was watching a Packers game at Lambeau Field, he was texting the Buccaneers quarterback. 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 Leslie Jordan, Comic Actor and Instagram Star, Dies at 67 Shows like "Will & Grace" made him a familiar face, then the pandemic brought new fame. He was killed in a car crash in Hollywood. Prosecutors Pressure Trump Aides to Testify in Documents Case The Justice Department's effort to win the witnesses' cooperation shows how the investigation stemming from the classified materials found at Mar-a-Lago is entering a new phase. A Russian court upholds Griner's sentence, adding to pressure on the U.S. to negotiate her release. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Will Submit to Government Oversight The church reached a settlement with the New York attorney general after a lawsuit accusing officials of a yearslong cover-up of sexual abuse. Madhur Jaffrey's Undefinable Roles The chef, author and actress, whose children's book, "Seasons of Splendour," was reissued this month, refuses to be boxed in. 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? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. 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