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January 3, 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 How Russia's War on Ukraine Is Worsening Global Starvation McCarthy's Bid for Speaker Remains in Peril Even After Key Concessions Here Are the House Republicans to Watch if McCarthy's Bid for Speaker Falters A Heavily Armed Man Caused Panic at a Supermarket. But Did He Break the Law? Why China's Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery Go to homepage FROM OPINION Zeynep Tufekci The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest's Failure The recent meltdown was avoidable, but it would have cost them. David Brooks The Sad Tales of George Santos What lies within someone so eager to invent a new self? Paul Krugman Did the Tesla Story Ever Make Sense? "Cool" doesn't necessarily deliver sustained advantage. Michelle Cottle The 2022 High School Yearbook of American Politics Most egregious nepo couple, most stylish exit, top con man and more. Paul Krugman How to Destroy a Brand, Musk Style Does Elon know who buys his stuff? Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS They Got an Apartment They Liked, but Had to Wait for the Happy Ending A couple found a rental apartment in Manhattan on the first day they searched. But there were weeks of snags and delays before they actually moved in. What's on TV This Week: 'Finding Your Roots' and 'Mayfair Witches' Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s genealogy series returns on PBS. And a TV adaptation of an Anne Rice trilogy debuts on AMC. California Town Rattled by Earthquake a Second Time Rio Dell was still recovering from a 6.4-magnitude quake that hit on Dec. 20, when it was jolted again on New Year's Day. 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 A Russian proxy official calls the attack in Donetsk a 'massive blow.' Wes Bentley Was at Rock Bottom. Now He Is on 'Yellowstone.' Years of addiction and struggle followed his breakout role in "American Beauty." He lived to tell the tale, and get a major role on TV's biggest show. Islamic Extremism Drove Suspect in Times Square Attack, Official Says Trevor Bickford, a 19-year-old from Maine, had recently become radicalized and traveled to New York to attack the police, according to a law enforcement official. How Central Ohio Got People to Eat Their Leftovers The average U.S. household wastes nearly a third of the food it buys. This community is nudging its residents to change their habits. Lashana Lynch Challenges the 'Strong Black Woman' Cliché, Softly She plays a ferocious warrior in "The Woman King," but in her performance, vulnerability and humanity were what she sought to convey. 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