For You: Best Movies of 2023

Plus, Ego, Fear and Money: How the A.I. Fuse Was Lit

December 4, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Ego, Fear and Money: How the A.I. Fuse Was Lit Who's Who Behind the Dawn of the Modern Artificial Intelligence Movement The Climate Summit Embraces A.I., With Reservations Israeli Mothers Knew Their Sons Would Serve. But They Didn't Expect War. 5 Dead, Including Suspect, and 2 Officers Wounded in Queens Stabbing Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Michael Stipe Is Writing His Next Act. Slowly. How do you reinvent yourself after being a global superstar? The former R.E.M. frontman is still figuring that out. Why Anonymous Sperm Donation Is Over, and Why That Matters Activists are trying to end secrecy for sperm and egg donors — a campaign that troubles some L.G.B.T.Q. families. Behind the Scenes of the Most Spectacular Show On TV Months of preparation, hundreds of staff, convoys of cutting-edge gear: inside the machine that crafts prime time's most popular entertainment. Finding a Moral Center in This Era of War "The idea that we must close our eyes to suffering that is not ideologically useful is morally degrading," says the acclaimed author and military veteran Phil Klay. My Dead Relative May Have Been a Racist Gangster. How Can I Help His Kids? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on how to support family amid troubling circumstances. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Best Movies of 2023 It was a terrific year for film, whether art house or mainstream, even if the main subject the movies wrestled with was deeply pessimistic. From Roommates to Friends to 'Turbo Twins' Verity Elks and Benjamin Riches found that while they looked alike, they had opposite, and complementary, personalities. (For starters, one is a big Britney Spears fan.) The Weekender Meet Progressive's Flo. Also: Longevity drugs for dogs and the best books of 2023. Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, December 3, 2023 Can you sort 8 historical events? The hot air balloon, the N.F.L., and the vacuum cleaner. Before You Buy a Christmas Tree, Can These Converts Sell You on a Fake? The popularity of faux firs is soaring as the look becomes more convincing. But it isn't necessarily good news for the environment. Hostages Freed From Gaza Recount Violence, Hunger and Fear Hostages who have returned to Israel in the past week have come home malnourished, ill, injured and bearing psychological wounds. They Charge $6 to Clean Your Shirt. They Make 13 Cents On It. The humble cotton button-down helps power New York City, through its presence in practically every office in town. But few people understand the shirt's transformation from dirty to clean, which at Kingbridge Cleaners & Tailors will run you $6. McCarthy, Laboring to Adjust to Life After the Speakership, Eyes Exiting Congress The California Republican is still angry at his ouster and has struggled to acclimate. His colleagues expect him to retire, but he has taken his time deciding. 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