For You: How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy

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August 14, 2024, 4:38 p.m. Eastern time News you may have missed Ukraine's Surprise Attack Forces Russia to Divert Forces in Response China's Extreme Fan Culture Makes Olympic Gold a Mixed Blessing As Famine Deepens in Sudan, U.S. Leads New Push for Cease-Fire Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian Over Nord Stream Explosion What to Know About Ukraine's Cross-Border Assault Into Russia Go to homepage From Personal Profiles How an Instagram-Perfect Life in the Hamptons Ended in Tragedy Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and vacations. The money to sustain it did not exist. Gwen Walz, the Coolheaded, Ultracompetent Political Spouse Early in her husband's political career, she stepped in to help. Some wondered: Why isn't she running? Bari Weiss Knows Exactly What She's Doing The founder of The Free Press has built a new media empire by persuading audiences that she is a teller of dangerous truths. Downsizing With $700,000 on the East Side of Manhattan, Where 'Charm Is More Expensive' To find the right one-bedroom, a couple eschewed prewar style in favor of a cookie-cutter co-op. Walz in the National Guard: A Steady Rise Ending With a Hard Decision In a military career that spanned three decades, Tim Walz achieved one of the highest enlisted ranks in the Army. Some peers took issue with the timing of his retirement. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. More to discover They All Got Mysterious Brain Diseases. They're Fighting to Learn Why. Doctors in Canada have identified dozens of patients with similar, unexplained symptoms — a scientific puzzle that has now become a political maelstrom. Ilhan Omar, a Vocal Critic of Israel and 'Squad' Member, Wins Her Primary Two other House Democrats who are part of the left-wing "squad" lost primary contests this summer after an influx of spending by pro-Israel groups. Peggy Moffitt, 86, Dies; Defined '60s Fashion With a Bathing Suit and a Bob She became famous for posing in the fashion designer Rudi Gernreich's topless swimsuit. But she saw herself more as a performer than as a model. She Suspected She Was Adopted. It Turned Out She Was Right. A Florida woman was determined to find the birth family she never knew she had. The trail led to the New York area, where she and her girlfriend now live. Makers of Snickers and Pringles to Merge in $36 Billion Food Deal Mars is acquiring Kellanova in one of the largest deals in the industry in years, creating a new global giant with a stable of well-known brands. New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy Police were racing to recover the fake sweets, each of which contained up to 300 doses of methamphetamine. Three people sought medical attention. Can I Tell My Sister That Her Estranged Son Is a New Father? A reader is unsure whether to insert herself into three years of icy silence by sharing a major development in her nephew's life with his mother. Judge Denies Trump's Recusal Bid, Rebuking Him for Claiming Harris Ties Justice Juan M. Merchan, who oversaw the trial that led to Donald J. Trump's conviction, declined for a third time to step aside from the case, dismissing claims from defense lawyers that he had a conflict of interest. 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 Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for For You from The New York Times. To stop receiving For You, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018