For You: As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It

Plus, U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia

December 29, 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 U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It China's Easing of Travel Rules Met With Joy, and Some Anxiety Southwest's Woes No Longer 'Weather-Driven,' Transportation Secretary Says As Remote Workers Flock to Mexico City, Airbnb and Housing Prices Soar Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES George Santos's Early Life: Odd Jobs, Bad Debts and Lawsuits Representative-elect George Santos, who is under scrutiny over potentially misrepresenting key parts of his campaign biography, had other undisclosed troubles in his early career. One Final Twist in the Rev. Louis Gigante's Colorful Life: A Son Father Gigante, a towering figure in the Bronx, left a $7 million fortune entirely to the son he had while he was a priest. The Mysterious Case of the Doctor Who Disappeared at Sea Dr. Marvin Moy was facing federal prosecution and a bitter divorce, and his life had been in limbo for months. Some immediately wondered if what looked like a boat crash was actually something else. Why Dickens Haunts Us He is the man who brought fantasy to Christmas. Did the Mother of Young Adult Literature Identify as a Man? Louisa May Alcott felt a strong affinity with manhood. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Stream These 7 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in January Among the gems leaving for U.S. subscribers next month are two irreverent TV adaptations and the last movie from one of the most successful filmmakers of the 1970s. Man Receives Nearly 20 Years in Prison for Plot to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Barry Croft planned to use guns and explosives to abduct Michigan's governor, prosecutors said. He was the final federal defendant to face sentencing. After Retiring at 25, Ashleigh Barty Is Comfortable in a Life Outside Tennis Barty exited the sport while ranked No. 1, but she says she has "slipped quite seamlessly into this life that's just like everyone else." 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 China's New Covid Chapter The end of the country's restrictions has exposed two major vulnerabilities. 5 Dead as 'Atmospheric River' Pounds Western U.S. With Rain and Snow The fast-moving storm system is bringing flooding and mudslides to northwest California and Oregon, and Oregon authorities said felled trees caused three fatal car crashes. 'Treasure Planet' at 20: Disney's Failed Space Odyssey Deserved to Soar This maligned flight of fancy contains a trove of underrated accomplishments worthy of reappraisal. Day 28: How I Lost My Head on New Year's Eve The writer recalls how his parents held painting re-creation parties on New Year's Eve. Friends would work feverishly for hours to become a live Renaissance painting — a tableau vivant — by midnight. Occasionally, it would demand a beheading. How Do You Make Your New Year Even Better? Dumplings. Revisiting and reimagining the Korean tradition of tteok guk. 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