For You: The Mean Life of a ‘Midsize’ Model

Plus, What's a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team.

February 9, 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 What's a Japanese Mobster to Do in Retirement? Join a Softball Team. Syrian Refugees Who Died in Earthquake Are Returned Home 7 Takeaways From Biden's State of the Union Address Biden Aims to Win Back White Working-Class Voters Through Their Wallets In Rural Ukraine, Medicine and Hope Roll In on a Truck Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES The Mean Life of a 'Midsize' Model On TikTok, a midsize movement is forming, but models like Jill Kortleve are rarely cast in glossy brand campaigns or on the catwalks. Why not? Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt's Picture-Perfect Life The author has long been surrounded by fame. Still, she keeps some things private. The Teenager Leading the Smartphone Liberation Movement Logan Lane gave up her smartphone. That changed her life. The Blurred Lines Between Goldman C.E.O.'s Day Job and His D.J. Gig David Solomon brushes off D.J.ing as a minor hobby that has little to do with his work at the bank, but his activities may pose potential conflicts of interest. They Were Proud Houston Homeowners. Then It All Fell Apart. Five years after Hurricane Harvey destroyed their home, Becca and Sergio Fuentes are still rebuilding their lives. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's N.B.A. Scoring Record James, the Los Angeles Lakers star, scored the record-breaking 38,388th point that had eluded generations of superstars. After Shouts of 'Liar' and Worse, Biden Takes on His Detractors in Real Time His State of the Union address was not exactly a celebration of a unity agenda. But the president seemed to relish the scrimmage. Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed Throughout Pregnancy The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force warned of a rise in hypertensive disorders among pregnant women, particularly women of color. 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 Mapping the Damage From the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria See where the earthquake caused major damage across dozens of cities. Spring Fashion That Lights Up the Night Mirrored paillettes, iridescent beads and eye-catching chain mail shine bright after dark. The Story of LeBron James's 38,390 Points, by Those Who Were There Teammates. Competitors. Victims of his memes. They each have a story about James's road to breaking the N.B.A. career scoring record. At the State of the Union, Republicans Give Biden the Gift of Heckling A presidency that's been short on galvanizing TV gets an infusion of energy from a feisty speech. Why New York City Is Buying Bus Tickets for Migrants Headed to Canada Some of the migrants who were bused to New York City are now seeking asylum in Canada, where they hope to have an easier time getting work permits and health insurance. 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