For You: Bill Barr’s Image Rehab Is Kaput

Plus, Russia Sidesteps Western Punishments, With Help From Friends

February 1, 2023 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 Russia Sidesteps Western Punishments, With Help From Friends At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse's Business Ties A Risky Trade in Ukraine Grows Riskier Amid the War Faked-Evidence Case Collapses as Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Evidence Why Black Families Are Leaving New York, and What It Means for the City Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION James Sasso Donald Trump Isn't the Only One to Blame for the Capitol Riot. I'd Know. Only by understanding how the rioters lost faith in government can we figure out how to protect our democracy from future attacks. Robert Zaretsky Are French People Just Lazy? French workers are outraged by raising the retirement age. But is laziness driving the outrage or something deeper? Linda Greenhouse The Latest Crusade to Place Religion Over the Rest of Civil Society The Supreme Court appears ready to overrule a decision that has stood for nearly five decades on religion in the workplace. Janai Nelson Ron DeSantis Wants to Erase Black History. Why? This disturbing attempt to erase history is one of the most visible examples of performative white supremacy since the presidency of Donald Trump. Virginia Sole-Smith Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me The guidelines are rooted in a premise that should have been rejected long ago: that weight loss is the best path to health and happiness. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Bobby Hull's Golden Hockey Career Diminished by His Troubling Dark Side Once a star player in Chicago who changed goal scoring and how players were paid, Hull, who died Monday at 84, will rightly be remembered more for his misdeeds. U.S. Plans to End Public Health Emergency for Covid in May The end of the emergency, planned for May 11, will bring about a complex set of policy changes and signals a new chapter in the government's pandemic response. Europe's Economy Edges Higher, Heading Off Forecasts of Recession The eurozone economy grew 0.1 percent late last year, a reflection of modestly rising optimism as energy prices have eased, but risks remain. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Health & Fitness Health news and expert advice TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Opinion | Bill Barr's Image Rehab Is Kaput The Durham investigation was a failed attempt by Mr. Barr to rewrite the sour truths of Donald Trump's history. In 'Reckoning,' Eve Ensler Unveils a New Name but Familiar Targets Writing now as V, the creator of "The Vagina Monologues" tackles racism, colonialism and sexual violence in a raw and free-associative collection. How The Times reports on war. Explaining the policies and processes that define our journalism. Thrive Capital Said to Lead Potential Investment in Stripe Thrive has committed $1 billion, which would value the payments provider Stripe at about $55 billion to $60 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said. Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos The police report was the latest instance in which video evidence offered a starkly different account of police violence than what officers had reported themselves. 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