For You: The Best Films of 2024, So Far

Plus, Even as Violent Crime Drops, Lawlessness Rises as an Election Issue

May 26, 2024 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Even as Violent Crime Drops, Lawlessness Rises as an Election Issue Russia Steps Up a Covert Sabotage Campaign Aimed at Europe Fetterman, Flashing a Sharper Edge, Keeps Picking Fights With the Left Foster Children Fight to Stop States From Taking Federal Benefits Some U.S. Weapons Stymied by Russian Jamming in Ukraine Go to homepage FROM OUR SUNDAY MAGAZINE Who Was Abdul Raziq? Uncovering the brutal career of a crucial American ally — and the hidden truths of the war in Afghanistan. I'm a Retired Psychiatrist. Is It OK to Befriend a Former Patient? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on professional boundaries. The Netflix Chief's Plan to Get You to Binge Even More Ted Sarandos helped lead Netflix to victory in streaming, but the war for your attention isn't over. A Dreamy Bean Dip in Under 30 Minutes Topped with deeply browned onions, this snack is as simple or complex as you make it. The Hard Problem of Bringing Trump Into Focus For all the news that the former president makes, the Biden team is struggling to make the campaign about him. Tomorrow: From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Trump Tells Libertarians to Nominate Him, and Mocks Them When They Boo Former President Donald J. Trump's appearance before the Libertarian Party on Saturday was without modern precedent: the presumptive nominee of one party addressing the convention of another. How a Profane Joke on Twitter Spawned a Legal Army A litigation team built from the sharpest, funniest tweeters is suing Elon Musk. The Best Films of 2024, So Far Our critics pick nine films that they think are worth your time on this long holiday weekend. Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up. In a small English village, a group of dedicated locals has unearthed the remains of a long-vanished palace that had been home to Henry VIII's grandmother. 'I Had Gotten a Fantastic Deal on a Floor-Model Cruiser Bike' A helper's quick comeback, tying up loose ends on the No. 4 and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Come On Over, I Just Installed a Pond Backyards that feature natural pools trade chlorine for plants, don't need to be closed for winter and may feature kois with names like Cutie. Savoring the Summer at 5 Waterside Hotels Whether it's by a lake or an ocean, or in a castle or a cottage, here are places where the water is never far. 12 Injured After Turbulence on Flight From Qatar to Ireland The Dublin Airport said that a Qatar Airways flight from Doha landed in Ireland after a dozen people were injured by turbulence. 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