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October 18, 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 Voters See Democracy in Peril, but Saving It Isn't a Priority The Fed, Staring Down Two Big Choices, Charts an Aggressive Path Denmark says 'powerful explosions' caused the Nord Stream pipeline leaks. Teacher at Center of Hijab Uproar Sues Olympic Medalist for Defamation Today's Politics Divide Parties, and Friends and Families, Too Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Tanya Gold Liz Truss Is Finished Britain's prime minister may limp on, powerless, but she will fall. Anand Giridharadas The Uncomfortable Truths That Could Yet Defeat Fascism In the longer contest to tell the better story about America and draw people into that story, there is a great worry among organizers that the left is badly falling short. David M. Perry Why That John Fetterman Interview Caused a Furor It is our accommodations, often but not exclusively technological in nature, that make it possible for many of us to do our jobs. Thomas B. Edsall The 'Sleeping Giant' That May Decide the Midterms The choices made by Latino voters will be crucial to the outcome in a disproportionate share of Senate battleground states and key House races. Steven Paulikas Same-Sex Marriage Is a Religious Freedom If the law allows same-sex couples to be treated differently from other couples, then our religious freedom to be married is not complete. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Alan Rickman's Diaries: Bread Crumbs of a Fast-Moving Life "Madly, Deeply" recounts the English actor's greatest years of fame. Acquittal of Russia Analyst Deals Another Blow to Trump-Era Prosecutor John H. Durham, the special counsel looking into the origins of the Russia investigation, had accused Igor Danchenko of lying to the F.B.I. Needing a Leader, San Diego Found a $300 Million Bargain Manny Machado is a star on and off the field, and his unflinching presence, day in and day out, helped lead the Padres past the Dodgers and into the N.L.C.S. 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 Game 5 has been postponed until Tuesday because of rain. Opinion | The U.S. Thinks 'It Can't Happen Here.' It Already Has. We don't need foreign models to understand America's authoritarian tendencies. 'You Don't Look Anorexic' New research shows that our assumptions about eating disorders are often wrong — and that many larger-bodied people are starving themselves. Philadelphia Embraces a Star Who Embraced the City Back Bryce Harper is on a roll for the Phillies, and is deeper into the playoffs than he has ever been. The bond between him and his team's home city continues to deepen. 'Mama's Boy' Review: Mother and Son Pave the Way Forward In this documentary, the Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black looks at how his relationship with his mother motivated his L.G.B.T.Q. activism. 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