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December 20, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Poll Finds Wide Disapproval of Biden on Gaza, and Little Room to Shift Gears Red Sea Attacks Pose Another Threat to Global Economy Trump Mixes Grievance Politics With Bread-and-Butter G.O.P. Issues 'Where Is Navalny?' A Search Is On for the Missing Russian Dissident. Chinese Traders and Moroccan Ports: How Russia Flouts Global Tech Bans Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Matthew Schmitz The Secret of Trump's Appeal Isn't Authoritarianism It's moderation. Jennifer Weiner Oprah Proves Diet Culture Spares No One Oprah's legacy will include the ideas that every woman's body is a battleground and that our appetites are to be mistrusted and subdued. Hans Kundnani Europe May Be Headed for Something Unthinkable Beneath the surface, a disturbing development is taking place. Greer Donley What Happened to Kate Cox Is Tragic, and Completely Expected It's very hard to determine when a pregnancy is medically necessary. Margaret Renkl What Happens When the Happy Memories Fade Flashes of joy, enchantment, mirth — somehow they always shine in the ashes. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Inside the Booming Business of Cutting Babies' Tongues Dentists and lactation consultants around the country are pushing "tongue-tie releases" on new mothers struggling to breastfeed. Israelis Abandon Political Left Over Security Concerns After Oct. 7 Disenchanted by the prospect for peace after a devastating terrorist attack, Israelis are becoming more conservative in their politics. Vase Bought at Goodwill for $3.99 Sells for More Than $100,000 When Jessica Vincent bought a vase at a Goodwill store in Virginia, she had no idea it was designed by Carlo Scarpa, a renowned Italian architect. Is It an Octopus? a 4-Year-Old Asks. No, a Shipwreck From 1871. Tim Wollak and his daughter Henley spotted a mysterious object on their boat's sonar. Experts say they most likely discovered the George L. Newman, which sank during the Peshtigo fire in 1871. A Ski Resort Rebrands as Ultraexclusive, and Some Locals Feel Left Out The Windham Mountain Club, with $200,000 memberships, is looking to seize on the potential of luring the wealthy from New York City. Notable Deaths of 2023 Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor, Henry Kissinger, Rosalynn Carter, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Jim Brown, Tina Turner, Dianne Feinstein, Pat Robertson, Jimmy Buffett, Silvio Berlusconi, Norman Lear, Cormac McCarthy, David Crosby, Matthew Perry and many others who died in 2023. Man With No Ticket or Passport Flew From Copenhagen to Los Angeles, F.B.I. Says The man, believed to be a Russian citizen, was charged with being a stowaway on an aircraft, federal prosecutors said. Florida Sex Scandal Shakes Moms for Liberty, as Group's Influence Wanes The conservative group led the charge on the Covid-era education battles. But scandals and losses are threatening its power. 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