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October 17, 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 Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds Warnock Hammers Walker in Senate Debate, Gesturing to an Empty Lectern Democrats in Tight Races Turn to Jill Biden on the Campaign Trail In Xi's China, the Business of Business Is State-Controlled Russia winds down its draft process, according to officials in Moscow and over 30 other regions. Go to homepage FROM OPINION Pamela Paul Wait, Who Did You Say Is Middle-Aged? Boomers didn't appreciate getting long in the tooth. But as a Gen Xer, I have to assume it's worse for us. Frank Bruni Why Herschel Walker May Win His performance in the Georgia Senate debate on Friday is a warning to Democrats who've found hope in the blunders of Republican candidates. Jesse Wegman Donald Trump Has Told Americans Exactly Who He Is Even without his testimony, the Jan. 6 committee has revealed what we need to know about the former president. Charles M. Blow Herschel Walker, Butcher of Language The Republican Senate candidate is devastatingly inarticulate. David Brooks This Is What Happens When Race Is Everything Stop turning public life into a brutal struggle of group against group. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Can Start-Ups Significantly Lower the Cost of Gene Sequencing? Companies like Ultima Genomics say they have the technology, which could lead to medical breakthroughs. But similar promises in the past have fizzled and barriers remain. Trump Hotels Charged Secret Service Exorbitant Rates, House Inquiry Finds Records obtained by the House Oversight Committee show the former president's properties charged more than $1.4 million to agents protecting him and his family. What's on TV This Week: 'The Vow' and 'American Horror Story' HBO airs a second season of the documentary on the Nxivm cult and Ryan Murphy's show begins its 11th season, set in New York City. 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 Here's what we know about the attacks on Kyiv. Fencing Can Be Six-Figure Expensive, but It Wins in College Admissions How niche sports offer a pathway to the Ivy League and other elite schools. Alan Rickman's Diaries: Bread Crumbs of a Fast-Moving Life "Madly, Deeply" recounts the English actor's greatest years of fame. Abrupt Reversal of Tax-Cut Plan Deepens Crisis for Liz Truss Jeremy Hunt, the new finance minister, dropped almost all of Ms. Truss's planned cuts, a deeply humbling reversal for Ms. Truss. The Greatest Generation In "Half American," Matthew F. Delmont tells the stories of the Black Americans who helped win the war abroad while battling racism at home 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