For You: The Road to 1948, and the Roots of a Perpetual Conflict

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February 4, 2024 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED What Does Being Sober Mean Today? For Many, Not Full Abstinence. After the Quake: One Turkish Family's Struggle Fear and Ambition Propel Xi's Nuclear Acceleration 'They Come in Waves': Ukraine Goes on Defense Against a Relentless Foe Providence Officials Approve Overdose Prevention Center Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE The Road to 1948, and the Roots of a Perpetual Conflict How the decisions that led to the founding of Israel have brought unending conflict to the region. Recruited to Play Sports, and Win a Culture War Many New College athletes had no idea they were part of Ron DeSantis's attack on "woke ideology." Then the semester began. 'We Are Not Very Far From an Explosion' As the war grinds on in Gaza, settler attacks are rising — and Palestinian anger is growing. If I Read a Vintage Dr. Seuss to My Son, Do I Skip the Racist Part? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on how to contend with the racism in an old children's book. What Your Laundry Says About Your Life What you've gone through and how you wear it, one wash cycle at a time. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER S.N.L. Brings Nikki Haley Into the Mix Ayo Edebiri hosted in a show that focused much of its energy on politics, along with Taylor Swift conspiracy theories and a "Dune" popcorn bucket. A Leading Memory Researcher Explains How to Make Precious Moments Last Our memories have "knowledge and imagination and, sometimes, wisdom​" says Charan Ranganath​, a neuroscientist. Portraits of Gazans A photojournalist followed some Palestinians whose lives were ripped apart in one of the deadliest wars of the 21st century. The New York Times News Quiz, Feb. 2, 2024 Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers. The Year Flaco the Owl Roamed Free He fled the Central Park Zoo and made the rest of Manhattan his new home. What has he been up to? 'It Turned Out That We Lived About 10 Blocks From Each Other' An impromptu East Village lunch date, a shared morning routine and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. N.F.L.'s Rapid Embrace of Gambling Creates Mixed Signals The league is pushing to popularize and benefit from sports betting while still trying to guard against the potential pitfalls for its players, employees and fans. Biden has ordered further retaliation over the killings of U.S. soldiers, officials say. 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