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Plus, Republicans Denounce Inflation, but Few Economists Expect Their Plans to Help

October 26, 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 Republicans Denounce Inflation, but Few Economists Expect Their Plans to Help Rishi Sunak, New U.K. Leader, Delays Major Economic Plan How Elon Musk Became a Geopolitical Chaos Agent U.S. Officials Had a Secret Oil Deal With the Saudis. Or So They Thought. Russia Intensifies Its Propaganda Campaign Against Ukraine Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES The One Where Matthew Perry Writes an Addiction Memoir In "Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing," the actor gets serious about sobriety, mortality, colostomy bags and pickleball. The Mysterious Patient in Room 23: The Hermit Baroness Birgit Thyssen-Bornemisza led a life of eccentric anonymity and shabby gentility. Then her money got cut off. Then she had a stroke. She's Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away. Marlene Engelhorn, 30, heir to a fortune, isn't interested in philanthropy, believing it only perpetuates existing power dynamics. She's calling for structural change to how the ultrarich are taxed. James Corden and the Dangers of Likability No one knows what an egg yolk omelet is, but we all know that TV hosts should be relatable. Or should they? That didn't do Ellen DeGeneres any favors. Kanye West's Offensive Behavior Makes Corporate Partners Squirm The antisemitic outbursts and provocations by the artist now known as Ye have raised questions about how much offensive behavior companies are willing to tolerate from a proven moneymaker. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Democrats, on Defense in Blue States, Brace for a Red Wave in the House "Reality is setting in": With two weeks to go, Republicans are competing in Democratic bastions like New York, California, Oregon and even Rhode Island. A Former W.W.E. Wrestler Taps In Against Concussion Deniers Using a confrontational style honed in the ring, Dr. Christopher Nowinski challenges sports leagues to acknowledge the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Chasing Spirits: Mexico City's House Museums Curiosity about the daily lives of the famous draws us to the places they lived. In Coyoacán it's possible to commune with the ghosts of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Leon Trotsky and more. 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 Astros and the Phillies in a Big Series? We've Seen This Before. The 1980 N.L.C.S. between Houston and Philadelphia has endured as one of the greatest postseason series in history. This year's World Series has big shoes to fill. This Thanksgiving, Make a Jell-O Salad Instead of Cranberry Sauce This throwback is good enough to replace the canned stuff. Some Breast Cancer Patients Could Skip Surgery, Study Suggests In a small trial, chemotherapy alone was sufficient to treat women with certain kinds of tumors. With Ads, Imagery and Words, Republicans Inject Race Into Campaigns Running ads portraying Black candidates as soft on crime — or as "different" or "dangerous" — Republicans have shed quiet defenses of such tactics for unabashed defiance. Jury Convicts Men of Supporting Plot to Kidnap Michigan Governor The trial in state court followed mixed results in federal court for others accused of scheming to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. 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