For You: Travis Kelce Was a Star. Taylor Swift Put Him in Another Orbit.

Plus, With a Shutdown in View, McCarthy Plays a Weak Hand

September 29, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED With a Shutdown in View, McCarthy Plays a Weak Hand Dianne Feinstein, 90, Dies; Oldest Sitting Senator and Fixture of California Politics Most National Parks Will Close in a Shutdown, Federal Officials Say A Sri Lankan Baker's Baguette Conquers France Adams Criticized Again for Response to Severe Weather as City Is Deluged Go to homepage THINGS TO DO Five International Movies to Stream Now This month's picks include an Argentine documentary about reproductive justice, an uproarious Tamil riff on superhero movies, a visual essay about Ireland and Britain, and more. 'Stan & Ollie,' 'Resurrection' and More Streaming Gems Wildly original comedy-dramas, hair-raising horror and modest examinations of male tenderness are among the highlights of this month's off-the-grid streaming recommendations. The Best True Crime to Stream: Women Who Do Wrong By and large, women and girls are the victims of violent crimes, not the perpetrators. But not always. Here are four picks across TV, film and podcast that turn the tables. Three Great Documentaries to Stream This month's picks look at the art of directing, the joy of walking and the complexities of racial identity. Just Like Mom Used to Make Lidey Heuck's new recipe for goulash is a great use of old spices (hear us out). Tomorrow: From Style Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Watch Out for This Common Intimacy Killer For couples in long-term relationships, the "bristle reaction" can make physical connection difficult, experts say. When Will the Saltwater Wedge Reach New Orleans? We Mapped It. The drought-stricken Mississippi River can no longer hold back the saltwater creeping upstream, contaminating drinking water. Travis Kelce Was a Star. Taylor Swift Put Him in Another Orbit. Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has won two Super Bowls and hosted "Saturday Night Live." But nothing compares to his brush with the Swift aura. This Vegetarian Dinner Party Menu Lets the Host Relax A smoky eggplant salad, a squash pie inspired by Moroccan b'stilla and saffron-poached pears can all be made ahead, with minimal fussing, David Tanis writes. 'Unpredictability in the System,' and Other Travel Lessons From the Summer of '23 Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing. A Silvery, Shimmering Summer of Beyoncé The Renaissance tour is a blueprint for how to cultivate pleasure and hold onto it at all costs. Insecticides Can't Stop These Mosquitoes. Now What? With mosquitoes evolving to evade bed nets and common insecticides, scientists are experimenting with new ways to block them. From I.P.O.s to Inflation Data: What's at Risk in a Shutdown Important economic data could be delayed, as could regulators' decisions on mergers and new public listings. 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