For You: At 81, Martha Stewart Is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Star

Plus, For Biden, Crisis at Home Complicates Diplomacy Abroad

May 17, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED For Biden, Crisis at Home Complicates Diplomacy Abroad The Speaker Gets His Chance to Go Toe-to-Toe With the President Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China's Benefit Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine's Hopes of a Turning Tide Heat Will Likely Soar to Record Levels in Next 5 Years, New Analysis Says Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES At 81, Martha Stewart Is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Star The domestic diva talks about shedding her inhibitions, and (most of) her clothes, for the cover shoot. He Told Followers to Starve to Meet Jesus. Why Did So Many Do It? Hundreds were drawn to a remote wilderness in southeastern Kenya by the End Times preaching of pastor Paul Mackenzie. Relatives and ex-members tried to intervene, but some did not want to be rescued. How Chris Messina Forced Matt Damon to Up His Game in 'Air' The "actor's actor" ad-libbed so many funny threats that the movie star couldn't keep a straight face and resorted to improvisation to keep up. Manchin Clashes With Biden Administration Over Climate Law Senator Joe Manchin III, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who faces re-election next year and is flirting with a presidential run, has threatened to repeal the measure he helped write. Millions of People Watched Her Grow Up Online. What Did It Cost Her? Whitney Bjerken has been a YouTuber for as long as she can remember. At 18, she's taking stock of her viral childhood. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems. Burning Man Becomes Latest Adversary in Geothermal Feud Festival organizers are trying to block plans to build a clean energy plant in the Nevada desert, highlighting the struggle to combat climate change and the cost of clean power. They Watched Jordan Neely Die. Did They Have a Duty to Intervene? New York does not require bystanders to act when someone is in danger, but the killing on the F train has residents debating when they should step in. Baseball Returns to the 'Hallowed Grounds' of a Negro Leagues Stadium Saved from demolition, Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey underwent a $100 million renovation. It will now serve as a minor league ballpark and a Negro leagues museum. My Boyfriend Wants a Prenup. Can I Say No? Put off by her fiancé's request for a prenuptial agreement after years of paying her own way, a reader is finding that resentment is crowding out her excitement. As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian Forces The problems that have hindered Russia's 15-month war are still festering: stretched resources and disunity in the ranks. Still, Mr. Putin's resolve augurs a willingness to prosecute a long war. What If Instead of Trying to Manage Your Time, You Set It Free? The cultural critic Jenny Odell sees a way out of our obsession with personal efficiency. Microsoft Says New A.I. Shows Signs of Human Reasoning A provocative paper from researchers at Microsoft claims A.I. technology shows the ability to understand the way people do. Critics say those scientists are kidding themselves. 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