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September 18, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED U.N. to Meet Amid Growing Divisions, and Demands From the Global South Iran Releases 5 Americans as U.S. Unfreezes Billions in Oil Revenue for Tehran Crisis and Bailout: The Tortuous Cycle Stalking Nations in Debt In U.S., Zelensky Will Make Case for More Aid, and Offer Thanks With a New Formula, U.S. News Rankings Boost Some State Universities Go to homepage FROM OPINION David French The Most Interesting Element of the Hunter Biden Indictment An otherwise ordinary case involving the president's son lands at a moment of constitutional chaos regarding firearm regulations. Maureen Dowd Go With the Flow, Joe! The White House handlers need to be a little more hands-off. Thomas L. Friedman A Trip to Ukraine Clarified the Stakes. And They're Huge. Ukraine is a game-changer for the West, rivaling the importance of German unification, and the European Union is the key. Nicholas Kristof The One Privilege Liberals Ignore We can't have a serious conversation about poverty and inequality without contemplating the breakdown of marriage and family. David Brooks Mitt Romney Has Given Us a Gift You can't negotiate with narcissism. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER ​Mark Meadows's Testimony in Georgia Case May Have Done Him No Favors Mark Meadows, a former top Trump aide, took the witness stand in hopes of having his election interference case moved to federal court. So far, the strategy has not paid off. How to Cool Down a City Singapore is rethinking its sweltering urban areas to dampen the effects of climate change. Can it be a model? Whales, From Above The photographer Sutton Lynch is documenting a dramatic turning point off the coast of Long Island — a resurgence of sea life after decades of depletion. The Game of Their Lives Every week, a group of former pros gathers for what may be the best pickup soccer game in the world. The appeal is a chance to engage with the sport on their terms. Windows Installed in Skulls Help Doctors Study Damaged Brains Some neurosurgeons are testing an acrylic prosthesis that lets them peer into patients' heads with ultrasound. The Talk Shows Have Labor Pains The Hollywood strikes and the trouble at "The Tonight Show" are a reminder that hosts are not just your TV friends. They're also people's bosses. What Happens When Wall Street Buys Most of the Homes on Your Block? As Wall Street investors pluck up starter homes and convert them to rentals, first-time buyers are being squeezed out and residents are being forced to grapple with what the changes mean for their lives and their communities. In Ukraine, a Rosh Hashana Party Not Even War Can Stop Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader. 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