For You: The Best Way to Comfort Someone When They’re Sad

Plus, Moscow on the Med: A Faraway War Transforms a Turkish Resort Town

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 Moscow on the Med: A Faraway War Transforms a Turkish Resort Town Israel's Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds With Allies Southwest Says It Plans to Restore Normal Flight Schedule Friday How Hasidic Schools Reaped a Windfall of Special Education Funding Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82 Go to homepage FROM HEALTH The Best Way to Comfort Someone When They're Sad A limited yet growing body of research suggests that one of the most powerful ways to support someone is also the simplest: Start a conversation. Why Does My Sleep Become Worse as I Age? Research has found that sleep quality does indeed get a little rusty as you grow older, but it's not a fate you have to live with, experts say. Small Steps to Improve Your Mental Health in 2023 Well's most popular mental health stories of 2022 are full of insights and guidance to usher you into the new year. The F.D.A. Now Says It Plainly: Morning-After Pills Are Not Abortion Pills Labels of Plan B One-Step had previously said, without scientific evidence, that the pill might block fertilized eggs from implanting in the womb. Congressional Inquiry into Alzheimer's Drug Faults Its Maker and F.D.A. The report said the F.D.A.'s approval process for Aduhelm was "rife with irregularities" and criticized Biogen for setting an "unjustifiably high price." Tomorrow: Things To Do Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS 'A Man Called Otto' Review: Tom Hanks Learns Life Lessons Going against nice-guy type (at first), the star plays a misanthrope who's pulled into caring for a neighboring family in need. They Wanted a Versatile One-Bedroom in Chicago for About $200,000. Which Option Did They Choose? As their son moved to the city for college, a couple figured that buying a modest condo near campus could save money in the long run and offer appealing options for the future. Here's what they found in Chicago's South Loop. What Can the House Do to Address George Santos's Falsehoods? The representative-elect's long list of fabrications has raised questions about whether he will even be allowed to take his seat next week. But House Republicans have shown little appetite for punishing him. 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 10 Months Into Job, Southwest's C.E.O. Faces a Giant Crisis Bob Jordan, the airline's top executive, heralded the company's performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations. For Black South Africans, Apartheid Was a 'House of Bondage' In a newly reissued photo book from 1967, Ernest Cole surveys the ever-present atrocities of European oppression. 'Wildcat' Review: Rescue and Rewild This documentary follows a couple's efforts to reintroduce an ocelot, headed to a zoo or worse, into its home in the Peruvian Amazon. 'Annual Animation Show of Shows' Review: A Mix of Whimsy and Dread This festival's 22nd edition covers themes of crisis, both personal and planetary, with short works from the likes of Gil Alkabetz and Frédéric Back. Rick Rubin Wants You to Read Sherlock Holmes Before You're 21 "The earlier the better," says the record producer and author of the forthcoming book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being." "The stories are engaging and they train readers to look deeply into all they see. A great primer for awareness practice." 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