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December 26, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Ukraine Hits Major Russian Warship, but Loses Ground in the East Holiday Spending Increased, Defying Fears of a Decline A Natural Gas Project Is Biden's Next Big Climate Test In Letter Heavy With Irony, Navalny Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison Downturn or Not? At Year's End, Wall St. Is Split on What's Ahead. Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Andy Kroll The Unsettling Truth at the Heart of the Giuliani Case If admitted liars like Rudy Giuliani can avoid having to pay up, what does accountability even look like now? Peter Wehner This Is Why Jesus Wept What do we make of a God who cries? Samuel Moyn The Supreme Court Should Overturn the Colorado Ruling Unanimously Barring Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot would be a mistake. Polly Smythe It's Christmas, and England's Priests Have Had Enough Labor unrest has reached the Church of England. Karen Kicak I Used to Write Jokes About How Parenting Is Terrible. Then I Had My Daughter. We're long past the point where complaining about parenting feels taboo. In fact, now it's the joy of raising a child that we need to share more freely. Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER As World's Gaze Shifts to Gaza, Israel's Psyche Remains Defined by Oct. 7 Attack Hamas's brutal raid and taking of hostages has left Israelis deeply traumatized and is expected to reshape the country for years to come. This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out. A legal dispute in a tiny Texas town unexpectedly reveals how Chinese nationals can move money to the U.S. without drawing the attention of authorities in either country. How America's Diet Is Feeding the Groundwater Crisis As dinner tables and snack menus feature far more chicken and cheese, farms are expanding where water is scarce. Sondheim Was a Critical Darling. Since His Death, He's a Hitmaker, Too. The musicals of Stephen Sondheim often struggled at the box office during his lifetime, but since his death several have become huge hits on Broadway. A Wave of Violence Terrorizes Mexico as Criminals Kill With Impunity The latest killings have left dozens of Mexicans dead and few held accountable despite insecurity being the public's top priority going into next year's presidential election. The Lives They Lived Remembering Tina Turner, Rosalyn Carter, Jerry Springer, Sinead O'Connor, Harry Belafonte and more. How College Football Is Clobbering Housing Markets Across the Country Short-term rentals are taking over college towns, fueled by wealthy fans and investors who turn homes into hotels for a few weeks out of the year. In This Mexican Neighborhood, Locals Say ¡Viva el Beetle! A northern community in Mexico City cannot give up on the famous 1960s hippie-favorite Volkswagen. 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