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November 28, 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 As Gen X and Boomers Age, They Confront Living Alone After a Deadly Blaze, a Surge of Defiance Against China's Covid Policies He Never Denied Selling Drugs. But Britain Says He's a Slave Master, Too. Cheer, Chant, Clean: Japan Takes Out the Trash, and Others Get the Hint Giant Wind Farms Arise Off Scotland, Easing the Pain of Oil's Decline Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Could I Survive the 'Quietest Place on Earth'? Legends tell of an echoless chamber in an old Minneapolis recording studio that drives visitors insane. I figured I'd give it a whirl. The Judge and the Case That Came Back to Haunt Him In 1981, Anthony Kline helped send a juvenile offender to prison for four decades. This year, in a twist of fate, he had a chance to decide her case again. A Mystery Hidden in a Family Photograph A Times journalist wanted to find out where his great-grandfather had grown up in Italy. He ended up stumbling down an art-world rabbit hole. How Noah Baumbach Made 'White Noise' a Disaster Movie for Our Moment When the world shut down in 2020, the filmmaker found solace in Don DeLillo's supposedly unadaptable novel — and turned it into a film that speaks to our deepest fears. I'm Going to Ukraine. Do I Have to Tell My Parents? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on the conversations we must have with our loved ones, even when they're difficult. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Walkers in the City During the pandemic, the New York Times architecture critic, Michael Kimmelman, toured parts of New York on foot with architects, urban planners and other experts. His book "The Intimate City" is a record of what they saw. They Were Unjustly Imprisoned. Now, They're Profit Centers. Many former prisoners are broke until state settlements arrive. Tiding them over has become a niche market for finance firms. An investment can reap 33 percent interest. Mexico's View From Last Place: 'We Still Have Some Hope' Its streak of advancing to the knockout stage in seven straight World Cups is dangerously close to ending. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Innovation The big ideas and new trends TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Füllkrug preserves Germany's World Cup with a late goal. Where Words Fail, Humor Glimmers In his memoir, "A Heart That Works," Rob Delaney recalls the unthinkable — his son's death — with honesty and levity. 9 Months. 100 People. Inside the Making of a Holiday Window Only a handful of department stores in New York City still create them — but the ones that do go all out. Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs President Biden's pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don't apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation. Can Responsible Travel to Hawaii Be Fun? We Gave It a Try. It turns out that farm stays and eco-friendly snorkeling trips really are more entertaining than sitting on a beach with a mai tai. Here's one approach to thoughtful travel in an overtouristed place. 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