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February 22, 2024 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Russian Forces Press On With Attacks in Southern Ukraine U.S. Warns Allies Russia Could Put a Nuclear Weapon Into Orbit This Year China's Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Breaking Up With China An Election Shatters the Image of Pakistan's Mightiest Force Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES How Two First Ladies Weathered a Most Unusual Presidential Transition Jill Biden wanted to keep teaching. Melania Trump just wanted to go home. In nearly every way, the two women are a study in contrasts in their approach to the role of first lady. The 'Daddy' Will See You Now The success of Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast has birthed a new media company. Can this millennial solve the riddle of what Gen Z wants? Ode to a Punk Rock 'Sex God' "A Year on Earth With Mr. Hell," a first-time author's account of her affair with Richard Hell, has become a cult hit. He's not happy about it. One Haley Who Isn't Afraid to Let Insults Fly Nikki Haley's 22-year-old son, Nalin, has hit the campaign trail and is taking shots at his mother's political attackers. Is She Joking With These Clothes? Penelope Gazin of Fashion Brand Company has built a fan base by straddling a line between pranks and product merchandising. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER $89 Million Can't Fix Her Mistakes After a dramatic rise in business and society, the art-world mogul Louise Blouin finds herself unloading a Hamptons dream home in bankruptcy court. Opinion | Trump's G.O.P. Is a Confederacy of Fakers Lindsey Graham, J.D. Vance, Mike Johnson and other Republicans are waving the white flag of surrender on Ukraine, all at Trump's behest. How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America He turned last year's season of 'Vanderpump Rules' into the best in reality TV's history — and ruined his life in the process. In Alaska, the Rare Thrill of 'Wild' Ice Skating When a two-week, high-pressure window of cold, clear weather froze lakes south of Anchorage, adventurous skaters, including our writer, were ready. Quick, Cozy Soups That Taste Like They Simmered All Day Clever cooking tricks add tons of body and flavor to Ali Slagle's chicken and rice soup and Ham El-Waylly's vegetable tortilla soup. Are We in a Productivity Boom? For Clues, Look to 1994. Thirty years ago, the U.S. entered an era of productivity gains that enabled healthy growth. Experts are asking if it could happen again. Supreme Court Won't Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions The decision, along with an order this month declining to block West Point's admissions program, suggests that most justices are not eager to immediately explore the limits of its ruling from June. Boeing 737 Max Official Is Out as Questions Linger on Mishap The head of the factory making Max jets is leaving the company as it faces scrutiny of an incident that left a hole in a plane's fuselage in flight. 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