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October 9, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Scalise, a McCarthy Rival, Seeks to Unite Republicans in Taking His Place Russia's Economy Is Increasingly Structured Around Its War in Ukraine Israeli Father Tells of Moment His Wife and Children Became Hostages Across the Mideast, a Surge of Support for Palestinians as War Erupts in Gaza Vermont Utility Plans to End Outages by Giving Customers Batteries Go to homepage FROM OPINION Thomas L. Friedman Israel's Worst Day at War The shock waves of the Hamas attack on Israel will reach Iran, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine. David Brooks Can We Talk About Joe Biden? As worried as many of us are about the president's chances, he is our best shot at beating Trump. David French The Hidden Moral Injury of 'OK Boomer' I can't remember the last time our country had a longer or more agonizing conversation about age. Peter Coy This Is Why Trump Keeps Antagonizing the Judge in His Fraud Trial He's not just seeking publicity. He's laying the groundwork for his eventual appeal — and for 2024. Ross Douthat How Gerontocracy Explains the Matt Gaetz Clown Show Chaotic debates over fiscal policy are part of what you get when a democracy becomes a gerontocracy. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Grizzlies Are Coming to Town. Can the West Live With Them? Montana and its neighbors are adopting new strategies to deal with the increasing number of bears and attacks on humans. A Shaken Israel Is Forced Back to Its Eternal Dilemma The attack by Hamas forces Israel once again to confront the conflict that has haunted it since the creation of the modern state. 16 Dishes to Make for Someone Going Through a Hard Time Divorce, death, a big move, illness: Food may not fix anything, but a lovingly prepared meal can bring some much-needed comfort and nourishment. The Remaking of The Wall Street Journal Emma Tucker, the top editor, is moving away from some of the organization's traditions. They Accidentally Bought the Wrong House. So They Made It the Right House. After becoming the inadvertent owners of a crumbling building in rural Scotland, a couple spent five years reviving it. With a little help. Amid Strikes, One Question: Are Employers Miscalculating? UPS, the Hollywood studios and the Detroit automakers appear to have been taken aback by the tactics and tougher style adopted by new union leaders. Investing Has Been Ugly. Stick With It Anyway. Most people have lost money in the markets over the last several months, but people who have held on have prospered, our columnist says. The Wager That Betting Can Change the World A coterie of tech insiders believe that "prediction markets" can fix social ills. Are they right? 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