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March 5, 2024 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Millions Head to Polls on a Day That Will Shape the November Vote Do Americans Have a 'Collective Amnesia' About Donald Trump? The Maldives Is a Tiny Paradise. Why Are China and India Fighting Over It? Why Bicycle Deaths in New York City Are at a 23-Year High China's New Economic Agenda, a Lot Like the Old One: Takeaways Go to homepage GUEST ESSAYS FROM OPINION Mark Harris How Bad Can It Get for Hollywood? It's time to find out what the film industry's new normal looks like. Linda Greenhouse Let's Thank the Alabama Supreme Court Its decision that embryos are people offers a warning of the future toward which America may be heading. Robinson Meyer China's Electric Vehicles Are Going to Hit Detroit Like a Wrecking Ball Do we really want America to become a backwater of bloated, expensive, gas-guzzling cars? Brian Deese, Jonathan Gruber and Ryan Cummings The Miracle Weight-Loss Drug Is Also a Major Budgetary Threat Ozempic threatens to bust the national budget. That may finally force the government to address the problem of overly expensive medical treatments. David Grossman Israel Is Falling Into an Abyss Will exhaustion and despair lead to some kind of resolution for Palestinians and Israelis? Tomorrow: From Personal Profiles Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Justice Amy Coney Barrett Stakes Out Distinctive Stance in Trump Case The justice distanced herself from the majority, saying it had gone too far, and from the three liberals, saying their tone sent the wrong message. Are We in the 'Anthropocene,' the Human Age? Nope, Scientists Say. A panel of experts voted down a proposal to officially declare the start of a new interval of geologic time, one defined by humanity's changes to the planet. Why Are Pants So Big (Again)? And what the latest swing from skinny to wide tells us about ourselves. D.C. Is Raising Restaurant Pay. What Does That Mean for the Rest of Us? Higher prices? Fewer places? As several states consider lifting wages for tipped workers, here's how the shift is already playing out in the nation's capital. Shift in Russian Tactics Intensifies Air War in Ukraine Moscow's recent gains in the east have been aided by more aggressive air support on the front lines. But that also has helped Ukraine shoot down enemy planes in the past two weeks. The Incredible Expanding $150,000 House: It's Not 500 Square Feet Anymore. Even a quarter of a century ago, the one-bedroom house was a bargain in Los Angeles. Several renovations later, it's the home of their dreams. Opinion | The Key to Better Math Education? Explaining Money. More schools and colleges are discovering the benefits of incorporating personal finance into their curriculums. Go Behind the Scenes of All 10 Best Picture Oscar Nominees In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their Academy Award-nominated films. 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