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January 4, 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 Powerful Storm Threatens California With More Flooding Meta's Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under E.U. Law McCarthy Scrounges for Votes on 2nd Day of Speaker Fight Salesforce to Lay Off 10% of Staff and Cut Office Space Benedict Leaves Behind a Conflicted Legacy on Clerical Sexual Abuse Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES The Invention of Elise Stefanik To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough? Brazilian Authorities Will Revive Fraud Case Against George Santos A 2008 court case had been suspended because Brazilian law enforcement officials could not find Mr. Santos. Anthony Fauci Quietly Shocked Us All An ACT UP veteran remembers the doctor's AIDS legacy. The Etiquette Guru Who Broke Up With a Boyfriend Over Text Sara Jane Ho offers practical manners for a new, global world. On His Way to the N.F.L., Damar Hamlin Was Determined to Give Back Hamlin, a Buffalo Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest during a game Monday night, asserted himself as a leader in high school — and kept going back to help others after he graduated. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Meet the Newer, Bolder Michelle Williams With "The Fabelmans," the Oscar-nominated actress moves from minor-key naturalism to more stylized performances: "I wanted to make work that an audience member had to deal with." Live Vote Count: Tracking the House Speaker Votes Follow live to see how each representative voted for House speaker on each ballot. A Celebratory Afghan Dish Dripping With Sunshine Candied orange peel and saffron liven up lamb with rice. 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 Breaking Out of the #MeToo Movie Formula How "Women Talking" and "Tár" make the discourse around the movement feel thrillingly unfamiliar. A House Divided House Republicans are struggling with a test of governing. Rick Singer, Mastermind of Varsity Blues Scandal, Is Sentenced to 3½ Years in Prison The ruling is a final chapter in the cheating scandal. But the cynicism over college admissions, athletics and fund-raising is not going away. How Far Right Are the 20 Republicans Who Voted Against McCarthy? Most denied the 2020 election, are members of the ultraconservative Freedom Caucus, or both. Speaker Fight Reveals a Divided and Disoriented House Majority In failing to coalesce around Kevin McCarthy for speaker, Republicans showcased divisions that portend real difficulties in governing. 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