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February 16, 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 As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast Biden's I.R.S. Nominee Is Grilled About $80 Billion Overhaul U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years In Bleak Russian Cemetery, Sea of Crosses Signals War's True Toll Senate Race in California Reflects Fight for Democrats' Future Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair? I learned hard lessons when my oldest friend, Pete, plunged into depression. No More Spring Trainings John Jaso walked away from Major League Baseball at 34, potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table. The sea was calling. A Duggar Revisits Her Religious Upbringing Jinger Duggar Vuolo, who was one of 19 children on a popular reality show, becomes a powerful voice in a trend of young adults re-examining their own conservative Christian childhoods. Fetterman, Recovering After Stroke, Labors to Adjust to Life in the Senate The first-term Democrat, who was released Friday after two days in the hospital, is coping with the lasting effects of a near-fatal stroke last year, and Congress is adapting to accommodate him. A Yale Professor Suggested Mass Suicide for Old People in Japan. What Did He Mean? Yusuke Narita says he is mainly addressing a growing effort to revamp Japan's age-based hierarchies. Still, he has pushed the country's hottest button. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Why Are We Living With Such Ugly Succulents and Cactuses? Lumpy and weirdly shaped plants are a reminder of what can still grow under harsh conditions. Raquel Welch, Actress and '60s Sex Symbol, Is Dead at 82 Beginning with a doeskin bikini in "One Million Years B.C.," she built a celebrated show business career around sex appeal and, sometimes, a comic touch. Justice Dept. Won't Bring Charges Against Gaetz in Sex-Trafficking Inquiry, Lawyers Say An investigation had examined whether Representative Matt Gaetz broke federal laws, focusing on his relationships with women recruited online, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl. 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 Sturgeon says she will remain in her role until a successor is in place. Ms. Sturgeon has Opinion | Netanyahu's Judicial Coup Could Destroy His Start-Up Nation The greatest risk to Israel in the prime minister's radical judicial plan is now coming into focus. Buffalo Gunman Sentenced to Life in Emotional and Dramatic Hearing During a statement from a victim's relative, a member of the court audience had to be restrained after lunging at the gunman. Pasta That's Almost Too Pretty to Eat Plus: illuminated sculptures inspired by Indigenous motifs, elegant ballet slippers and more from T's cultural compendium. Oldest Nearly Complete Hebrew Bible Heads to Auction The Codex Sassoon, believed to date from the late ninth or early 10th century, is set to be sold by Sotheby's for an estimated $30 million to $50 million. 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