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April 28, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Fed Slams Its Own Oversight of Silicon Valley Bank in Post-Mortem A 'Rocky and Bumpy' Economy Where Wages Are Up and Inflation Persists Higher Food Prices Bring Bigger Profits, but Consumers Start to Resist Wages Continue to Grow, Good for Workers but a Worry for the Fed Worried About a Recession? Patient Investors Can Ride It Out. Go to homepage THINGS TO DO Three Great Documentaries to Stream This month's picks spend time on farms, in a courtroom and with an artist-activist. 9 New Books We Recommend This Week Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Five Action Movies to Stream Now From orphans turned assassins to martial artists seeking redemption, this month's action picks are a feast of retribution. 9 New Books We Recommend This Week Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. What's on TV This Week: 'Tom Jones' and 'Couples Therapy' PBS's literary adaptation series tackles Henry Fielding's classic, and the Showtime docuseries returns with Dr. Orna Guralnik and a new group of couples. Tomorrow: From Style Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER I Had to Stop Asking Why When my aunt died by suicide at 39, I blamed myself. Strange as it sounds, I needed David Schwimmer to help me heal. Two Americans Take a Chance in Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Which Condo Did They Buy? Feeling restless in Portland, Ore., a couple drove south to their favorite vacation spot and looked for a two-bedroom close to the sea for less than $300,000. Here's what they found. 'Learn From Pain': Why Germany Protects Soviet War Memorials Such monuments have been toppled across Eastern Europe, particularly since Russia invaded Ukraine. But in Germany, they are seen as a way to honor Nazi victims and grapple with history. Go Ahead, Judge This Book by Its Cover. There's Nothing Inside. Already the norm for film sets and commercial spaces, fake books are becoming common fixtures in homes, but if you see one, you might never know. Why Is My Boyfriend Pursuing Other Options After Planning a Summer With Me? A reader is left to make new arrangements after learning that her boyfriend, who had agreed to live with her for the summer, was jockeying for an internship in Washington. Tweets Become Harder to Believe as Labels Change Meaning The elimination of check marks that helped authenticate accounts has convulsed a platform that once seemed indispensable for following breaking news. U2's Music Shaped My Life. Then It Helped Save It. While I was undergoing treatment to eradicate a tumor, listening to songs from the band's long career became its own vital form of medicine. Inflation Cooled in March, but Signs of Stubborn Price Increases Persist The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, slowed in March. But signs point to staying power. 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 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